Category: Job Posting

The Organization

Facing History and Ourselves is an international non-profit education organization headquartered in Massachusetts. We empower teachers to help their students to think critically about history and to understand the impact of their choices. We provide professional development, coaching, and resources, through seminars and online courses that support the needs of educators worldwide who share the goal of creating a more informed, active and thoughtful society. With 9 offices around the globe, we reach almost 4.8 million students each year through our worldwide network of more than 48,000 trained educators. More than 30 years of research has documented our positive impact on teachers and students.

The lifeblood of democracy is the ability of every rising generation to be participatory, responsible decision-makers. From the disturbing lessons of the Holocaust and other genocides to struggles for civil rights from Birmingham to South Africa, we trust students to wrestle with complex moments in world history. Our lessons help them understand the range of human behavior and allow them to make essential connections between history, their own moral choices and how historical events impact contemporary times.

Position Overview

As a member of Facing History’s development department, the Senior Events Manager will support the overall needs of the department by executing events ranging in size from small gatherings to large benefit dinners, with the overall goal of expanding the revenue base of the organization and meeting its public engagement goals.

This role will have significant responsibilities for the production and management of the Annual Benefit Dinner and will work with the Director of Development, NY and the New York Development team on smaller scale events, including house parties, corporate engagement opportunities, board meetings and retreats, and cultivation dinners.

The Organization

Headquartered in Oakland, California, Akonadi Foundation is a family foundation working to support and nurture a racial justice movement to end structural racism. Since 2000, with an asset base of $29.6 million and six staff, Akonadi has distributed more than $30 million in grants to over 1,300 racial justice organizations focused on communities of color in Oakland working for racial equity through community and youth organizing, advocacy and cultural strategies. Akonadi engages in the ecosystem of social justice philanthropy in the Bay Area and nationally and participates in public-private partnerships with the City of Oakland.

Akonadi has two main grantmaking programs: the Arc Toward Justice Fund, which gives grants to organizations working to end the criminalization of youth and young adults of color, end the school-to-prison pipeline and support the wellbeing of youth and young adults of color in Oakland; and the Beloved Community Fund, which supports cultural events and activities that celebrate and support the culture of communities of color in Oakland. Through these and other discretionary funds supporting related grantmaking and program activities, Akonadi strives to distribute approximately $3 million annually.

Position Overview

Akonadi seeks a passionate and strategic Program Officer to manage the Beloved Community Fund, which supports cultural events and activities that celebrate and support the culture of communities of color in Oakland and seeks to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations engaged in this work. The new Program Officer will join a small diverse team working in support of Akonadi’s vision of equity and racial justice in Oakland. The Program Officer will report to the Vice President of Programs and is expected to begin work no later than June, 2017.

The Program Officer will assist in the planning, development, implementation and assessment of Akonadi’s grantmaking programs, most directly, the Beloved Community Fund. The Program Officer will also manage additional grantmaking and program activities that relate to these areas of work. Working with the board and staff, the Program Officer helps Akonadi fulfill its mission by nurturing deep relationships with grantee organizations and leaders and maintaining a breadth of knowledge about current trends, emerging issues, policy and cultural interventions and innovations in philanthropy and the field of racial justice in Oakland.

KEY DUTIES

• Lead the Beloved Community Fund: Conduct ongoing grantmaking, solicit and evaluate new proposals, conduct site visits, analyze the impact of the work and develop strategy for the fund
• As a member of the program team, analyze, strategize, plan and develop grantmaking and related programs for all of Akonadi’s programs
• Prepare written funding recommendations, evaluation summaries and participate in board meetings as requested
• Launch and provide management and oversight for all facets of the Hewlett Foundation-Sponsored Beloved Community Fund Capacity Building Initiative
• Lead research, organizational learning and strategy around key questions related to Akonadi’s grantmaking in support of communities of color in Oakland
• Maintain a working knowledge of best practice in the issues that grantees are addressing
• Cultivate strong working relationships with current and prospective grantees, outside advisors, experts in the field, public sector partners and colleagues in philanthropy
• Develop deep relationships and connections with leaders and communities in Oakland
• Develop collaborative relationships with funder colleagues and other philanthropic institutions to extend the impact of Akonadi’s grantmaking
• Represent the foundation at various venues
• Work with the Grants Manager to ensure timely, efficient and accurate grantmaking

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Deep understanding of, and strong commitment to, the values and mission of Akoandi Foundation
• Strong racial justice analysis and understanding of movement building strategy
• Understanding of the racial and economic justice organizing landscape in Oakland
• Familiarity with Oakland organizations, leaders and communities, including those in fields related to Akonadi’s areas of work
• Personal experience with and/or genuine empathy with the issues confronting the communities Akonadi works with
• Experience in arts and cultural strategy preferred, either as a grantmaker, organizer or practitioner
• Strong analytical capability; ability to analyze, conduct strategic research and relate findings
• Strong project and time management skills; an ability to thrive working under deadlines and handle multiple tasks without sacrificing attention to detail
• Prior experience with foundation-sponsored capacity building initiatives
• Working knowledge of expenditure responsibility requirements for private foundations
• Three to five years of post-college experience developing and managing a program in philanthropy, nonprofits, corporations, government or a related field
• Experience in social change philanthropy a plus
• A desire and competence to work in diverse communities across race, class and ethnic boundaries
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create positive long-term working relationships
• Competency in core computer skills and comfort with technology
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in areas such as social justice, public policy, business or political science required; Master’s degree is a plus

The Organization

At the Bay Area’s doorstep are some of the most beautiful and diverse parklands anywhere. The Golden Gate National Parks extend from San Mateo in the south to Marin County in the north, and include iconic places like Muir Woods, Alcatraz, Ocean Beach, the Presidio, and Crissy Field. The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (Conservancy) is the nonprofit organization that has worked for 35 years to help preserve these parks and enhance the public’s awareness and enjoyment of these areas.

Position Overview

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy seeks a new Executive Vice President, Programs and Partnerships to deliver the “For All” aspect of the organization’s “Parks For All Forever” vision—a vision that invites and delights in having diverse communities use the parks and participate in the Conservancy’s public programs, working in partnership with government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses and other community stakeholders. With oversight of all departments and programs focused on communicating with and serving the Bay Area community, the role is responsible for ensuring the Parks Conservancy remains on the leading edge as a renowned innovator in park programs and partnerships.

The Organization

ABOUT WELLSPRING
Established in 2001, Wellspring is a private philanthropic consulting firm that coordinates grantmaking programs that advance the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices in New York, NY, and Washington, DC.
Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:
 Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential, and should be accountable to these ends.
 The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.
 Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals, and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.
 As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

The firm’s services include: working with donors to develop, implement and administer giving programs that meet their philanthropic goals; conducting research and education tailored to the interests of our donors; managing programs, administering grants and monitoring grantee performance; and working to promote the effectiveness of programs that receive donor funding.

Wellspring Advisors, LLC, hires, promotes and retains employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Firm’s service needs and business requirements. Wellspring welcomes individuals with diverse experience and backgrounds.

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

Position Overview

Job Title: Special Projects and Communications Assistant
Department: Special Initiatives
Reports to: Special Projects Program Officer
Location: NY
Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status (OT eligibility): Exempt

JOB SUMMARY
The Special Projects and Communications Assistant (SPCA) reports to the Special Projects Program Officer (SPPO) and supports Wellspring’s Special Initiatives’ grantmaking portfolio and communications functions. The SPCA will help with the planning, development, and implementation of communications vehicles to share our work with internal and relevant external audiences. The SPCA will work closely with several departments, including IT, Learning & Evaluation, among others.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications:
o Provide administrative, editorial support for the design and development of the annual report and monthly and quarterly e-newsletter.
o Update and maintain Wellspring’s website and selected intranet sections.
o Assist IT with reporting and monitoring of website traffic using Google Analytics.
o Support the SPPO in overseeing compliance of the Anonymity/Communications protocols.
o Design presentation slides, including by incorporating new tools and graphics to improve presentations.
o Design internal communication materials, including production of print materials as needed.
o Maintain inventory of communications supplies; facilitate ordering and distribution as needed.
o Participate in client presentations when appropriate.
o Develop and apply consistent branding and styling across a range of communications products.
 Administrative/Programmatic/Grants Management
o Assist the SPPO with tasks such as taking notes, coordinating meetings, workshops and convenings; making travel and other logistical arrangements; and taking on other tasks as needed.
o Coordinate the Special Initiatives grant portfolios as needed.
o Assisting the SPPO with drafting of summaries of grant proposals, conducting due diligence and writing analysis as needed; tracking grantee work and outcomes, reviewing grant reports, participating in meetings with grantees, and reading and tracking news and research that relates to the work.

Research:
o Conduct research as needed, and write donor-education materials and other materials for internal Wellspring use, such as client presentations, staff meeting presentations, work plans, etc.
o Collect, curate and edit programmatic and field-related news for in-house communications.
External representation
o Coordinate calls and meetings and assist with the development of materials for funder education efforts, such as for conferences, affinity groups and donor collaborative funds.
o Represent Wellspring at conferences or other relevant meetings.
o Participate with other departments’ staff on internal Wellspring committees/working groups outside.

Other responsibilities, as requested.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in communications, journalism, or related field preferred.
 Some work experience demonstrating a familiarity with, and/or commitment to social-justice.
 Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a professional (communications experience highly preferred).
 Excellent English language writing, synthesizing, editing and proofreading skills.
 Exceptional judgment and ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.
 Comfortable working at a fast pace environment, independently and as part of a team.
 Ability to meet deadlines, adjust to unexpected tasks, and to work extra hours as schedules may require.
 High attention to detail and strong project management skills.
 Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 Experience in a nonprofit grantmaking, advocacy or social-justice environment.
 Knowledge of online email-marketing software (i.e., MailChimp, Constant Contact) and SharePoint.
 Experience with managing a website CMS such as WordPress or Drupal desired.
 Graphic design, video production/editing experience, and knowledge of Google Analytics.
 Understanding of HTML and CSS.
 Knowledge of data visualization tools such as R and Tableau a plus.
 Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The team member may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary range: $50,000 – $55,000 based on experience. Wellspring offers a very generous benefits package including payment of 100% of the health insurance premiums for employees (and 80% of the premiums for spouses, domestic partners and qualified family members). Wellspring also offers other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

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 backyard. 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.

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Philanthropy is responsible for managing a portfolio of 60-100 individual, corporate and foundation donors and prospects, and for raising gifts and pledges of (primarily) over $100,000 for The Nature Conservancy’s priorities both locally in Washington and around the world. They help shape and communicate the case for support in a donor-centric way, developing proposal budgets and translating complex information. They centrally manage their donors’ and prospects’ relationships with the organization, including engaging directly as well as facilitating personal connections with staff and volunteer leadership. The Associate Director of Philanthropy works with volunteer trustees to help advance their fundraising work on behalf of The Nature Conservancy. They apply knowledge of fundraising principles to identify and engage new donor prospects with the capacity to give 6-figure gifts or greater, as well as steward long-standing donors and increase their future giving. They ensure solicitations of gifts of cash, stock and other assets, as well as planned gifts, through direct personal asks, written proposals and through other staff or trustee peer solicitation. They frequently work within teams, and will be required to use The Nature Conservancy’s central relationship management system database (Blackbaud CRM).

The Organization

Wellspring Advisors, a private philanthropic consulting firm, seeks a Program Associate to join its Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Program (SOGI). The mission of the SOGI Program is to end discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. It is rooted in the belief that laws, policies and social norms must be changed in order to improve LGBTI people’s lives.

The Program Associate provides both programmatic and administrative support for the team of four working on a diverse set of issues both domestically and internationally. In addition, the Program Associate will be tasked with managing some grantee relationships, which includes soliciting and reviewing proposals and monitoring grants.

Position Overview

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative
  • Assist team with planning and coordinating meetings, travel, workshops and convenings; make logistical arrangements as needed; manage consultant contracts.
  • Lead on tracking budget spreadsheets and grant calendars, and coordinating grant workflow.
  • Support strategic planning, reflection and learning processes, including through research, analysis and evaluation.
• Programmatic
  • Conduct research related to field developments, opportunities related to grant-making, and other topics requested by team.
  • Participate in all aspects of grantmaking, including initial screening of potential grantees, analyzing background information; soliciting and developing funding proposals; preparing grant recommendations; and conducting site visits.
• Client Communications
  • Research and prepare client education materials and other information for Wellspring internal use, including presentation slides and regular client updates.
• External Representation
  • Coordinate calls and meetings with peer funders and funder affinity groups.
  • Represent Wellspring at site visits and conferences.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Familiarity with and commitment to LGBTI rights.
• Knowledge of a range of human rights and social justice issues.
• Three or more years working in a human rights or social justice organization.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Excellent and demonstrated English-language writing and editing skills.
• Strong research, analytic and organizational abilities.
• Knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
• Comfort with quantitative information, budgets and databases.
• Ability to remain flexible, work independently and as a team player, and manage one’s own time.
• Ability to handle confidential client information with complete discretion.
• Willingness to learn, be open to new ideas, and have fun.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in Spanish.
• Experience in nonprofit grantmaking.
• Experience working or studying in a developing country.
• Ability to approach issues intersectionally, especially with regard to race and class and gender.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The team member may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary range: XXXX $60-$65,000 based on experience. Wellspring offers a very generous benefits package including payment of 100% of the health insurance premiums for employees (and 80% of the premiums for spouses, domestic partners and qualified family members). Wellspring also offers other benefits including life insurance, long‐term disability protection, a group 401(k) retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing education, and is committed to providing transgender‐inclusive healthcare.

ABOUT WELLSPRING

Established in 2001, Wellspring is a private philanthropic consulting firm that coordinates grantmaking programs that advance the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices in New York, NY, and Washington, DC.

Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:

• Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential, and should be accountable to these ends.
• The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.
• Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals, and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.
• As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

The firm’s services include: working with donors to develop, implement and administer giving programs that meet their philanthropic goals; conducting research and education tailored to the interests of our donors; managing programs, administering grants and monitoring grantee performance; and working to promote the effectiveness of programs that receive donor funding.

Wellspring Advisors, LLC, hires, promotes and retains employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Firm’s service needs and business requirements.

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

The Organization

Wellspring Advisors, a private philanthropic consulting firm, seeks a Program Officer responsible for the strategy and implementation of an initiative focused on advancing human rights in the global economy as part of its International Human Rights program.

Economic globalization poses opportunities and challenges to human rights. There are significant gaps in the existing human rights mechanisms to ensure that dominant economic actors, particularly corporations and development finance institutions, are not held accountable for human rights abuses that directly or indirectly result from their activities. It is also imperative that States raise and allocate public resources necessary to promote and sustain socio-economic rights including through taxation, the prevention of illicit financial flows and corruption, and effective use of budgets and economic policies. To advance accountability for economic actors, the program focuses on strengthening norms and access to remedy for two main advocacy targets: corporations and development finance institutions. In addition, the program invests in emerging efforts to advance fiscal governance and human rights.

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Program Officer will participate in developing grantmaking priorities and manage the grantmaking program designed to address the issues posed by economic globalization. The work of the Program Officer will consist of staying abreast of relevant issues, trends, and policy developments, building and maintaining close relationships with grantee organizations, soliciting and reviewing proposals, recommending and evaluating grants, and participating in funder collaboratives. Additional responsibilities include development and implementation of funding strategies and grantmaking best practices, among other activities.

Position Overview

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy

• Under the guidance of the Program Director, develop grant making priorities and strategic approaches, proactively researching emerging issues and opportunities.

• Monitor issues, strategies, and funding in the field through literature reviews, research, and engagement with thought leaders and relevant conferences or meetings.

• Prepare strategy and background memos to present clusters of grants and levels of funding.
• Work with Wellspring’s Chief Learning and Evaluation Officer and other staff to integrate measurement and evaluation as well as capacity‐building and technical assistance throughout the program, internally and among grantees.

Grantmaking

• Manage a portfolio of grants, from solicitation through assessment, recommendation and monitoring.
• Meet with grantees and conduct site visits to monitor their performance.
• Use internal data systems to track budgets and grants.

External Relations

• Build collaborative relationships and engage as a thought leader with donors, academics and NGOs working to advance human rights.
• Engage in creative use of convenings, co-funding, partnerships, pooled funds or other tools with different actors to promote a common agenda and advance field learning.

  Organizational engagement and learning

• Participate in human rights team learning, presentations, strategy development, reporting and program evaluation efforts, including collaborative work on additional themes in the Human Rights program.
• Educate clients on emerging trends and funding strategies related to human rights and the global economy.
• Engage in cross-program learning and collaboration on issues that intersect with other Wellspring programs where collaboration might advance common program goals.
• Contribute to Wellspring task forces, committees and special projects that advance the organization’s mission and effectiveness.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum seven years program experience in a human rights or grant making organization working on issues related to human rights in the global economy.
• Graduate degree or equivalent experience in law, social sciences, business or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in issues related to rights in the global economy domestically and internationally: corporate accountability, economic rights, natural resources, and/or development and rights.
• Deep knowledge of the ecosystem of organizations and actors working to advance human rights in the global economy, and how local, national, regional and global efforts link together to achieve larger goals.
• Experience working in or with human rights organizations or funding institutions.
• Strong understanding of human rights campaigns, how strategies and actions of different actors join together to advance human rights and social justice.
• Understanding of the power differential in the funder-grantee relationship and ability to handle relationships with humility and respect.
• Sense of humor and strong team orientation.
• Excellent judgment and ability to synthesize information.

• Excellent research, analytical, problem solving and writing skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with people outside the human rights field.

• Experience working on a small team in a collaborative environment (we make our own copies).

• Close attention to detail, and ability to drive several projects forward simultaneously.

• Ability to exercise effective and inclusive leadership in cross-cultural settings.

• Experience writing or reviewing grant proposals, engaging in strategic planning, and evaluation.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25% of the year.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

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

ABOUT WELLSPRING

Established in 2001, Wellspring is a private philanthropic consulting firm that coordinates grantmaking programs that advance the realization of human rights and social and economic justice for all people. Wellspring has offices in New York, NY, and Washington, DC.

Wellspring’s work is rooted in respect for the dignity and worth of every human being and is informed by the following beliefs:

• Social institutions and structures should promote the full realization of human rights and human potential, and should be accountable to these ends.
• The rights of all people are advanced when the rights of the most marginalized and vulnerable peoples are protected.
• Social justice movements should employ means that are consistent with their ideals, and should give agency to the people whose interests they seek to advance.
• As responsible stewards, we must strive to maximize the impact of our charitable investments.

The firm’s services include: working with donors to develop, implement and administer giving programs that meet their philanthropic goals; conducting research and education tailored to the interests of our donors; managing programs, administering grants and monitoring grantee performance; and working to promote the effectiveness of programs that receive donor funding.

Wellspring Advisors, LLC, hires, promotes and retains employees based on their professional qualifications, demonstrated abilities and work performance, as well as on the degree to which these qualities are required in the employment positions made available by the Firm’s service needs and business requirements.

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

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 backyard. 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.

Position Overview

Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Maine team! Chartered in 1956, The Nature Conservancy in Maine has helped conserve more than 2 million acres of land in Maine and restored over 1,000 river miles. We are proud to be connecting land, water, wildlife, and people for over 50 years. We are seeking a dynamic professional to serve as our full-time Director of Development. This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable, individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.
This position will play a critical leadership role in leading a team of seasoned, collaborative and results-oriented professionals to raise financial support for local, regional and international conservation priorities.

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated professional with proven success in relational philanthropy and the capacity to embrace and effectively communicate the Conservancy’s mission and its relevance to the environment, the economy, and the health of human communities. Our ideal candidate will have experience, sincere interest and pleasure in developing fundraising talent in professional staff and volunteers and will lead by example as an active fundraiser with personal responsibility for managing donor relationships aimed at securing seven and eight-figure gifts. They will motivate, coach, and encourage growth and strategic creativity. They will be one of the primary strategists behind advancing TNC in Maine’s network of business and philanthropic leaders within and beyond the Board. Knowledge of Maine’s philanthropic community and networks of social and professional relationships within it would enhance a candidate’s potential for success.

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

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of professional fundraising experience in major gifts and/or capital campaigns, including experience working at a senior level, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Experience asking for and closing major gifts.

· Experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with fundraising constituents such as major donors, foundations, and corporations.

· Knowledge of current and evolving trends in major gifts giving and solicitation and capital campaigns.

· Experience in planning and delivering budgetary responsibilities.

· Experience managing and supervising a multidisciplinary team.

· Experience working in a large, complex, non-profit environment.

· Experience, coursework, or other training in in the basics of charitable gift planning

· Experience fundraising for multiple strategies that are deployed at a local, regional, and global scale.

· Demonstrated success supervising a major gift program.

· Extensive management experience including ability to motivate, lead, set objectives and manage performance of a large multi-disciplinary team and to foster an environment of creativity and professional growth and to give and receive timely, constructive feedback.

· Demonstrated ability to inspire through presentations, conversations, and written communications.

· Experience working with volunteer leadership and senior staff leadership in fundraising, including the ability to motivate, lead, and build the confidence of partners who may be less experienced in the field;

· Experience with annual and long range strategic planning, goal setting and performance management.

The Organization

UJAMAA PLACE is a rapidly expanding nonprofit organization that serves a very specific role in the social service continuum – to work with young African American men, many of whom have been involved with the criminal justice system, lack a GED or are currently testing at a grade school level educationally, and/or are homeless, unemployed, have mental health issues, chemical health issues, etc.

Position Overview

The Gift Manager, working with the Advancement Director, will be responsible for the development and execution of a comprehensive annual giving program to increase Ujamaa Place’s individual giving portfolio and support. He/she will be extremely organized and will manage all aspects of the giving process, including the strategy for donor/prospect retention and acquisition through broad based appeals that generate significant revenue.

The ideal candidate will be accustomed to a culturally diverse population and will have excellent communication and project management skills. He/she will have a full understanding of how to leverage relationships, special events and other systems (database, communications, website, blog etc.) to develop and maintain a donor prospect pipeline.

He/she will oversee internal systems related to key individual appeals, including maintaining moves management records, developing and integrating key fundraising messages within fundraising collateral, supervising prospect strategies and timelines, coordinating deliverables, ensuring a robust stewardship tracking process and participating in revenue projection and budgeting based on opportunities.

A full description can be located here

The Organization

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10–12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry.

Position Overview

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the Direction of the Executive Director of Development, the Director of Annual Giving will be responsible for leading a multifaceted annual giving program.

This position will be responsible for developing and sustaining a robust annual giving program centered on unrestricted and restricted gifts of support from Alumni, Parents, Current Students, Friends, Faculty, and Staff.

This position will support IMSA’s Diversity Stance by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive constituent-centered support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Annual Giving

Evaluate, implement, and direct the IMSA Fund’s annual giving program, including identifying and soliciting lapsed and current donors (some directly and others through volunteers), soliciting new prospects, retaining and cultivating higher levels of engagement with current donors, to increase their giving participation rates andoverall fundraising.

Collaborate with Executive Director, Fund Board and others on the strategy to identify and facilitate the cultivation/solicitation of major annual gift prospects.

Design and execute informational, solicitation and recognition materials, hard copy and online, for the IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education.

Manage direct mail and telemarketing program and interface with direct mail and telemarketing vendor. Develop in house annual giving or email campaigns. Analyzes direct mail and phonathon campaign and make recommendations about future mailings and calls based on results from the analysis.

Collaborate with IMSA administration, faculty, and staff leaders to identify initiatives of interest to IMSA, donors, and sponsors.

Evaluate resource development strategies and opportunities, keeping abreast of current trends, and offer, develop and lead new ideas to achieve goals.

Partner with IMSA Alumni Association-sponsored activities and Parents Association Council to ensure activities are planned and leveraged in ways that capture data and information needed for current and future development activities.

Manage annual budget for annual giving.

Manage, research, expand, and provide support for department technology including online donor engagement research and software, such as IMSA Fund website, EverTrue, RE NXT Online Express (donations), MailChimp, alumni and IMSA Fund Facebook and LinkedIn. Collaborate with the Office of Public Affairs on redevelopment/development of IMSA website and IMSA Fund marketing materials.

Cultivate a portfolio of 5 -10 major gift prospects among closest constituencies, including solicitation of these prospects

Staff and Volunteer Planning

Grow the number of fundraising volunteers; recruit, train, direct, supervise, and staff these volunteers.

Partner with IMSA staff to identify alumni for existing opportunities and create new volunteers activities.

Analyze and track volunteers academy-wide .

Oversee regional Alumni and assist with their event planning and Alumni engagement in their respective city.

Recognition and Stewardship

Design, develop, and direct the implementation of a comprehensive donor recognition program, to thank and recognize annual giving donors, lifetime major giving donors, and sponsors.

Engage closest constituents – alumni, students, parents, staff members, board members, friends, – to recognize, thank, and involve private sector donors, and sponsors.

Other

Manage assigned Development team members.

Serve as a contributing member of the Development team and larger IMSA community.

Contribute to the overall success of the Illinois Math and Science Academy’s strategic plan.

Ability to work irregular schedules, including periodic evening and/or weekend hours.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree with five (5) years of professional experience in development or other relationship-oriented field required or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of Master’s degree.

Experience using Raiser’s Edge (RE). Certification in RE is preferred.

Annual campaign management experience including planning, recruiting and managing volunteer leadership, staff and the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts on an annual basis

Three (3) years’ experience managing staff

Demonstrated ability to interact with all levels of staff, volunteers and the public including governing boards, volunteer leadership and committees

Strong commitment to the values and purposes of IMSA.

Strong understanding of IMSA’s closest constituencies, their motivations and needs

Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to establish, build, and sustain strong relationships

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to be creative, innovative, flexible, and decisive

Excellent project and event management skills, including keen attention to detail

Experience in recruiting, organizing and managing volunteers

Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals and diverse populations

Ability to use good judgment and discretion with confidential information

Ability to work independently, resolve issues, seek help when needed, and work on concurrent projects.
Must possess a valid drivers license.

Ability to work irregular schedules, including periodic evening and/or weekend hours.

Ability to travel as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The preferred qualifications for this position include:

Development experience in a higher education or specialized school setting.

Experience using EverTrue platform, and everydayhero.

Bilingual, Spanish

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in an office setting with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent working on a computer. This role requires the following physical activities: talking, hearing and visual acuity, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, loading, unloading and moving materials/boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

COMPENSATION:

This position is a full-time, exempt, employment-at-will position. The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement benefits. The State Universities Retirement System (SURS) is reciprocal with other Illinois public retirement systems such as the Teachers’ Retirement System of Illinois (TRS) and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).