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The Organization

About New Voices for Reproductive Justice

For nearly two decades, New Voices for Reproductive Justice has built a powerful, growing, and thriving social change movement that has made a measurable and positive difference in the health and well-being of Black women, femmes, girls and gender-expansive folx in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and across the country.

The community organizing and policy advocacy work of New Voices and its influence on issues can be felt at the national, state and local levels. In addition, their vision is to expand the Reproductive Justice movement – which is rooted in the fundamental Human Right of all to control their bodies – across the Rust Belt and Mid-Atlantic. Their long-term social impact goal is for Black Women, Femmes, Girls and Folx to live long, healthy and joyful lives.

New Voices currently operates across both Pennsylvania and Ohio with offices in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Cleveland. For more information on New Voices for Reproductive Justice, please visit New Voices’ website.

The Opportunity

New Voices for Reproductive Justice is looking for a culturally aware, inclusive, and innovative candidate with experience in movement-building to lead this dynamic and high-functioning organization as Executive Director. The Executive Director is responsible for bringing leadership, vision, collaboration, and creativity to the ongoing growth and sustainability of the organization while leading New Voices to/through its next chapter.

The Executive Director will bring proven non-profit management expertise with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) experience in leadership development programs, community organizing, policy advocacy, culture change, and Reproductive Justice. The Executive Director must be a hands-on leader, a strategic and analytical thinker, they must align deeply with the core values of New Voices and be a solutions-oriented leader who responds to challenges proactively and effectively, with sound judgment and the highest level of integrity.

The Executive Director will work in a fast-paced environment that requires a management style that facilitates intersectional and cross-team collaboration. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission, organization‐wide development, and financial objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Vision

• Providing movement-building vision and direction for New Voices for Reproductive Justice’s future growth, working with the Board and Staff to implement and refine the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Ensuring that a Reproductive Justice lens, including an end to reproductive, race and gender oppression, is applied to organizational operations, including internal processes and infrastructure.
• Ensuring organizational focus; clear goals, tactics, milestones, and quantitative metrics for success; and the necessary systems to track and share critical programmatic, operational, and financial data and information across the organization.
• Developing operational efficiencies of systems, structures, processes, and personnel designed to accelerate growth objectives.

Board Engagement

• Partner with the Board of Directors in the development of long-term strategies consistent with New Voice’s mission, theory of change, and strategic plan.
• Provide timely and transparent information to the Board of Directors on the operational and financial condition of the organization and any important factors influencing it.
• Work with the Board Chair and Executive Committee to ensure strong board leadership, partnership, and collaboration, ensuring open lines of communication, high levels of engagement including fundraising, and the advancement of the mission.
• Support the Board in managing meeting schedules, committee establishment, setting annual board goals – both operational and financial – and conducting an annual board evaluation.

Finance and Administration

• Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices, including review of financial statements, management of cash flow, and knowledge of internal control systems with Finance Staff.
• Work with the Staff and the Board in preparing an annual budget; provide financial oversight to ensure that the organization operates within budgetary guidelines.
• Jointly, with the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership Team, conduct official correspondence of the organization and execute legal documents.
• Ensure official records and documents are maintained, and ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations.

Program Leadership

• Provide leadership in developing program, organizational, financial, learning and evaluation, and communication plans with the Board, staff, and stakeholders, and carry out plans and policies authorized by the Board.
• Stay up to date on significant developments and trends in the field of Reproductive Justice.

Fundraising and External Communications

• Ensure that adequate funds are available from diverse funding sources to support the organization to carry out its work over the intermediate and long-term.
• Provide strategic direction and work with Development Staff to annually prepare a fund development plan with clear goals, activities, delegation of responsibilities, and timeframes for accomplishing goals.
• Serve as the spokesperson of the organization and primary liaison for foundations and major donors, maintaining and prospectively cultivating positive relationships with funder-partners, and staying current on developments in the funding landscape that might impact the organization.
• Ensure the promotion of organizational activities to advance New Voices programs and goals.
• Ensure the establishment of mutual working relationships, partnerships and alliances with local, statewide and national organizations that support Reproductive Justice, Health Care Access, and Human Rights as well as Racial and Gender Justice.

Organizational and People Management

• Provide strategic direction and work with the Human Resources Staff to ensure that Staff roles and procedures are clear, including development of job descriptions, work plans, regular performance evaluations, and maintenance of sound human resources practices, such as a staff policies and procedures manual, grievance policy, and crisis management plan.
• Maintain a workplace culture that attracts, retains, empowers, and motivates a diverse Staff representative of those we serve, deepening and strengthening a culture of health and well-being, justice, and equity within the team and across the entire organization.
• Ensure alignment between Staff work plans and organization-wide goals and strategies.

Candidate Profile

For this pivotal role, New Voices seeks a visionary leader who is deeply and demonstrably committed to the mission of securing the fundamental Human Right to Reproductive Justice focused on Black women, femmes, girls and gender-expansive folx. The Board welcomes a visionary leader who is authentic, confident, and intersectional while unafraid to take calculated risks and make difficult choices.

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

• Five to seven years of leadership-level experience with non-profit administration, which includes team leadership, program management, and/or organizational development demonstrating senior-level responsibility in a closely related grassroots, social justice field.
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget with an equity lens, including a racial justice focus.
• Demonstrated track record of leading with creativity and innovation.
• Demonstrated experience leading and building teams to develop and implement tactical plans to fulfill broader mission, vision and social impact goals.
• Proven track record in fundraising across multiple disciplines and varied income streams, with a commitment to incorporating an organizational culture of philanthropy.
• Strong emotional intelligence and self-motivation, with the ability to lead with and foster an environment and culture that generates constructive problem-solving, transparent communication, flexibility, and a “can-do” attitude.
• An independent, confident leader who is comfortable supporting a deeply committed Staff and Board of Directors.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders by building trust, buy-in, and effective, authentic relationships, including managing conflict and providing consistent constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Strong financial literacy and experience managing program budgets and expenditures.
• Superior oral, written and presentation skills with special attention to detail required.
• Experience in serving as an organizational liaison for policymakers, influential leaders, press and media, at conferences and public platforms, and other highly visible opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

New Voices for Reproductive Justice offers a competitive salary and benefits package for employees. Consistent with its mission, New Voices reaffirms its moral and legal commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities and shall not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, class, color, creed, culture, education, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, language, marital status, military status, national origin, place of birth, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and veteran’s status in its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring, promotion and firing of Staff, selection of volunteers and vendors and provision of services. New Voices is committed to providing an affirming and welcoming environment for all.

How To Apply

Contact

Liz Lombard and Angie Sessoms of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials here or to Angie directly at asessoms@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a part of the Diversified Search Group firm, is dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world. At Koya, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team, our clients, and the communities we serve.

Koya is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to creating an environment and team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, styles, and experiences. We encourage all to apply because we believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. Koya does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

The Organization

About The Center for Reproductive Rights

The Center for Reproductive Rights (The Center) is the premier global litigation and legal policy organization using the power of law to advance reproductive rights as fundamental human rights around the world. Headquartered in New York City, the non-profit, non-partisan organization has regional offices in Bogota, Geneva, Kathmandu, Nairobi, and Washington, DC; a staff of approximately 200 diverse professionals; an annual budget of approximately $40 million with an additional $22 million in donated services from leading law firms around the globe.

The Center’s game-changing litigation and advocacy work, combined with its unparalleled expertise in constitutional, comparative, and international human rights law, have transformed how reproductive rights are understood by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide. It has played a key role in securing landmark legal victories in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the United States on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, safe abortion services, and comprehensive sexuality information, as well as the prevention of forced sterilization and child marriage. It has brought groundbreaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies, led the development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights, and has built the legal capacity of women’s rights advocates in more than 60 countries.

The Center for Reproductive Rights Mission, Principles, & Core Values:

Mission:

Our Purpose is to use the power of law to advance reproductive rights as a fundamental human right around the world

Core Principles:

• Every person has the right to make decisions about their reproductive life.
• Reproductive health services and decisions require a person’s full and informed consent based on comprehensive, unbiased, and evidence-based information and services.
• Governments must ensure that reproductive health services are available, accessible, appropriate, and of good quality.
• Laws and policies concerning reproductive health services must not discriminate, including on grounds such as gender, age, race, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, class/caste, or disability.
• Reproductive health services should not be criminalized.

Core Values:

• Integrity:  Integrity is the foundation of mutually respectful relationships.
• Globally Inclusive:  Understanding and embracing differences are essential for our work.
• Excellence:  Because we care deeply about what we do, we are committed to high quality work
• Impact:  We have the power to make change because we are strategic and focused.

To learn more about The Center for Reproductive Rights, please visit  www.reproductiverights.org.

The Opportunity

The Senior Federal Policy Counsel, Maternal Health will report directly to the Senior Director, U.S. Federal Policy and Advocacy and will work closely with the U.S. Human Rights team and the rest of the U.S. Policy & Advocacy program. This position will play an integral role in The Center’s domestic federal advocacy work, developing and implementing strategies to ensure all birthing people have access to safe, respectful and high-quality maternal health care, free from discrimination. Leading the federal maternal health policy work includes conducting legal and policy analyses and working with coalition partners and members of Congress and the Administration.

While the Senior Federal Policy Counsel, Maternal Health will primarily work on developing federal maternal health law and policy, they might also occasionally work on other reproductive rights and/or reproductive health equity issues, consistent with The Center’s Strategic Plan.

This position is based in The Center’s Washington, D.C. office.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain expertise in the area of federal maternal health policy issues and advance legislative and administrative strategies, under the umbrella of The Center’s Maternal Health & Rights Initiative, work to advance federal legislation, regulations, policies, and guidance that will improve access to safe, non-discriminatory maternal health care for individuals and communities disproportionately affected by human rights violations in U.S. maternal health, including Black and Indigenous pregnant, birthing, and postpartum people.
• Sustain The Center’s position as a leader go-to resource on maternal health law and policy and continue to cultivate, build, and sustain relationships with, the Administration and relevant federal agencies, Congress, and national partners on issues involving racial equity in maternal health in order to advance proactive laws and policies to protect the rights and health of birthing people;
• Conduct research and analysis on federal maternal health law and policy issues and Identify creative solutions to policy problems;
• Provide legal and substantive policy expertise and technical assistance to the Administration, Congress, agencies, partners, and other key decisionmakers on federal bills, regulations, and policies that impact U.S. maternal health;
• Monitor and respond to federal policy developments and activities that may impact maternal health, including relevant hearings/testimony, markups, staff briefings, rule changes, and other events;
• Work in meaningful coalition with a broad spectrum of maternal health stakeholders, and amplify the leadership and priorities of Black and Indigenous birth workers and maternal health experts from communities most affected by maternal health harms;
• Maintain thought leadership and partnership in core federal coalition spaces, and sustain key institutional relationships;
• Develop, analyze, and advance federal policy that supports The Center’s mission in coordination with coalition partners
• Translate complex policies and practices into accessible communications for diverse audiences
• Cultivate messengers, allies, and spokespeople on federal policy issues within The Center’s mission in part by identifying and developing opportunities for partnership on intersectional or overlapping progressive initiatives
• Draft materials for use in advocacy activities and public education efforts, including fact sheets, talking points, legal analyses issue briefs, public comments, IG complaints, and FOIA requests
• Work with the communications department as a partner and resources on communications strategies to support The Center’s maternal health goals and objectives
• Design and develop strategies to promote The Center’s priorities, and manage the implementation of those strategies by staff attorneys, interns, and fellows
• Lead federal advocacy work on high priority, emerging, or sensitive issues
• Build and maintain relationships with senior policy staff counterparts at progressive, national ally organizations both in the reproductive health, rights, and justice and birthing justice spheres and beyond
• Represent The Center at public events, conferences, and coalition meetings and demonstrate excellent oral advocacy skills to deliver engaging speeches and presentations in a variety of public and private forums;
• Participate actively in program planning and budgeting
• Supervise staff attorneys, legal fellows, and interns *Not all Senior Attorneys will have direct reports but will be expected to supervise other attorneys on projects, cases, and other areas of program work
• Work closely with colleagues across the organization to ensure a coordinated approach to maternal health advocacy and contribute where appropriate to cross-department efforts, including human rights advocacy, litigation, state policy advocacy, messaging engagement with donors and legal networks, and strengthening internal systems to support the U.S. maternal health work.
• Participate and play leadership role with Global Maternal Health project team.

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to The Center’s mission, purpose, core principles and values;
• J.D. required;
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar Required.  If not currently admitted to the DC Bar, candidate must be admitted to the bar of another state and agree to become admitted to the DC Bar within eighteen months.
• Minimum of 7-8 years legal experience
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Outstanding legal analysis skills, including the ability to develop complex legal arguments, analyze legislation and regulations, and develop complex legal arguments to respond to and improve legislation, administrative actions, and/or litigation strategy/arguments, consistent with role
• Experience in working or building coalitions; leadership within coalitions of social justice and/or human rights movements strongly preferred;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills including ability to self-motivate, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and provide quick turnaround of assignments while collaborating in a team
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the relevant subject matter
• Superior communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including strong public speaking skills and an ability to engage with reporters
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ability to work collaboratively with internal colleagues and external partners to co-create strategies and solutions, share information, trust, and decision-making, and advance priorities through principled, collective effort, including an ability to recognize when others should lead and an ability to prioritize centering the voices of those most impacted by our work
• Ability to juggle own workload and help manage and supervise the workload of junior attorneys
• Excellent people management and supervisory skills
• Ability to prioritize, triage, and delegate work responsibilities when necessary
• Uplifts and supports program specific work and goals while balancing with The Center’s strategic priorities and mission
• Ability to find synergies among the different teams across USP and The Center
• Ability to provide guidance and direction to staff attorneys, interns, and fellows to support their professional development and career growth
• Demonstrate ability/capacity to foster/support DEI in a professional setting and a track record on being able to apply a racial justice lens in analysis, advocacy and in partnerships

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time position based in Washington, D.C. The Center offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a retirement plan including employer match; and generous paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, along with paid parental leave.

The salary range for this opportunity is $97,000- $120,000, which will be benchmarked on The Center’s career ladder, taking into account years of experience and internal equity.

The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.

How To Apply

Contact

Liz Lombard and Angie Sessoms of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials here or to Angie directly at asessoms@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a part of the Diversified Search Group firm, is dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world. At Koya, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team, our clients, and the communities we serve.

Koya is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to creating an environment and team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, styles, and experiences. We encourage all to apply because we believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. Koya does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

The Organization

About The Kennedy Center

“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy

The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.

Mission Statement: As the nation’s performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The Kennedy Center is a welcoming and inclusive culture where everyone benefits – we do it in a way that honors everyone’s humanity. We are able to advance our mission because of committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. Through honest discussion, our focus on DEI, and the creation of a D&I council, we are committed to always being the best versions of ourselves.

Position Overview

Job Description

Salary: $115-125,000

The Director of Planned Giving reports to the Vice President of Individual Giving, and must also work collaboratively with the Manager of Planned Giving & Endowments and other Development senior staff.

The Director will lead the department’s planned giving efforts through research, cultivation, acquisition, stewardship and management of the Kennedy Center’s Legacy Societies, including partnering with other team members to steward the Center’s Legacy Society members.

The Director is responsible for a significant portion of the Kennedy Center’s income targets through planned giving gifts. The position requires a dedicated focus on building the planned giving pipeline while effectively maintaining and advancing existing programs, and designing and implementing a multi-year growth strategy.

The Director is also responsible for leading planned giving operations, maintaining systems and accuracy of critical data and reporting. The incumbent manages his/her time, resources, and work load to maximize productivity and financial results; exercises discretion; evaluates complex internal and external relationships; and regularly takes initiative to advance the objectives and goals of multiple campaigns. This position oversees one Manager, who in turn oversees one Assistant Manager.

Duties & Responsibilities

35%   Direct the Planned Giving Portfolio

• Effectively identify, secure, and steward fundraising for planned giving across the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and Washington National Opera.
• Ensure prompt and appropriate donor stewardship of the Legacy Society members and prospects by overseeing the accurate tracking of gift intentions, bequests, or gift vehicles.
• Educate donors, development, and other Kennedy Center staff on the creation of planned gift vehicles, their benefits, and the implementation thereof.
• Work with the Strategy and Special Projects team to build donor pipelines by identifying and cultivating new planned gift opportunities.
• Collaborate with other directors and team members to deepen relationships and identify new revenue opportunities and offerings as appropriate to grow the planned giving portfolio.

20%   Support the administration of Trust & Estate Management gifts

• Oversee the accurate reporting of estate gifts in process; ensure the completion of moves management across legal, finance, and development departments.
• Serve as Kennedy Center representative to executors and legal representatives in progressing bequests and estate gifts.
• Educate donors, development, and other Kennedy Center staff on trust and estate management gifts and processes.

20%   Management and Strategic Planning

• Manage and develop planned giving team’s best practices in all areas of fundraising, including written and verbal communications, prospect research, proposals, meetings, events, and donor engagement
• Provide team leadership and coaching through regular feedback and performance management, align priorities to meet revenue and goals, and appropriately delegate tasks to ensure a high-performing team that regularly meets or exceeds goals
• Oversee the accurate record-keeping of commitments, forecasting and pipeline development, implementation of marketing efforts or analytics, and budgets by working with the team and collaborating with other development departments (e.g., strategy and special events, communications and stewardship, systems, etc.)
• Work across the development department and across the Kennedy Center as appropriate, to develop, implement, and evaluate short and long-term goals and strategies for meeting the goals in development’s strategic plan
• Identify operational/process innovations as appropriate that would optimize the team’s work efforts

15%   Oversee Legacy Society Events

• Collaborate with the PG&E, special events, and other teams to conceive and design thoughtful and strategic engagement events to cultivate and educate donors on gift planning.
• Coordinate the strategy and execution of the annual Legacy Luncheon benefit event.

10%   Communications & Marketing

• Coordinate the direct mail campaigns including working with planned giving vendors.
• Collaborate with the donor communications team, assist in generating the messaging for newsletters, brochures, and ongoing email campaigns.

N/A   Responds to the needs and requests of Kennedy Center management and staff in a professional and expedient manner; Adheres to all employer policies and procedures.\

N/A   Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct experience in planned giving; additional relevant experience in estate planning, tax advising, or other legal experience welcome.
• Track record of success in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects in the planned giving and/or trust and estate gift management arena required.
• Experience managing others, through effective goal-setting, prioritization, delegation, and team-building.
• Ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization to leverage the expertise of other departments, work together to effect change and achieve shared goals.
• Knowledge and training in planned giving and accounting principles, trends, and understanding of planned giving in a large cultural institution or non-profit environment is beneficial.
• Experience developing and implementing specific fundraising strategies with timeliness and success while maintaining flexibility as the needs of donors and the priorities of the Kennedy Center changes.
• Experience with Tessitura and PG Calc software preferred.
• Careful attention to detail and knowledge of standard accounting procedures.

Skills & Knowledge Qualifications

• Possession of these competencies would indicate strong potential for success in this role: growth mindset, self-aware, disciplined, results-driven and accountable.
• Sensitive, inclusive of others.
• Ability to foresee development needs, anticipate the needs of superiors, and multitask efficiently.
• A clear understanding of the Kennedy Center mission, and a nuanced understanding of the ways in which a fundraising operation works within a large and complex institution.
• Ability to deftly manage many relationships and personality types, both internal among staff members, and external among constituents.
• Ability and confidence to work without close supervision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and on the telephone.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel in order to operate computer keyboard, office equipment, and other essential tasks.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.  This position infrequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is minimal.

A hybrid remote work schedule is possible.

Travel up to 15% may be required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, and a matching 403(b) Retirement Plan (employees are eligible for organization match after 1 year of employment).

How To Apply

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The Organization

About The Kennedy Center

“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy

The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra.

Mission Statement: As the nation’s performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

The Kennedy Center is a welcoming and inclusive culture where everyone benefits – we do it in a way that honors everyone’s humanity. We are able to advance our mission because of committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. Through honest discussion, our focus on DEI, and the creation of a D&I council, we are committed to always being the best versions of ourselves.

Position Overview

Job Description

Salary: $120-135,000

The Director, Major and Leadership Gifts reports to the Vice President of Individual Giving, and must also work collaboratively with other Development senior staff, members of the Board of Trustees, the Office of the President, Government Affairs, and other departments.

The Director is responsible for a significant portion of the Kennedy Center’s individual contributed income targets through the Major Gifts and Leadership Gifts (Trustees and Committee fundraising programs) as well as other institution-wide and endowment giving efforts. This position requires a dedicated focus on building new and innovative fundraising strategies and relationships, as well as effectively maintaining and advancing existing programs.

The incumbent manages their time, resources, and work load to maximize productivity and financial results; exercises discretion; evaluates complex internal and external relationships; and regularly takes initiative to advance the objectives and goals of multiple campaigns. This position oversees a staff of five including two Managers, who in turn oversee an Assistant Manager and two Assistants.

Duties & Responsibilities

50%   Management: effectively manage a dynamic team to identify, secure, and steward multiple fundraising programs in Major Gifts, Trustees, and Committees, as well as other special and institution-wide campaigns.

• Provide team leadership and coaching through regular feedback and performance management, align priorities to meet revenue and goals, and appropriately delegate tasks to ensure a high-performing team that regularly meets or exceeds goals
• Manage and develop team’s best practices in all areas of fundraising, including written and verbal communications, prospect research, proposals, meetings, events, and donor engagement
• Oversee the accurate record-keeping of commitments, forecasting and pipeline development, implementation of marketing efforts or analytics, and budgets by working with the team and collaborating with other development departments (e.g., strategy and special events, communications and stewardship, systems, etc.)

25%   Relationship building: initiate and build relationships with prospects and donors; as well as creating portfolios and pipelines for growth for members of the team to manage.

• Create opportunities with the team to secure undesignated funds as well as designated opportunities when they have the potential for attracting major gifts
• Collaborate with other fundraising teams (e.g., membership, corporate, Circles, etc.) to deepen relationships and identify opportunities for cross-selling
• The Director may also serve in an advisory role on special Board Committees

25%   Strategy and Growth: working across the development department and across the Kennedy Center as appropriate, to develop, implement, and evaluate short and long-term goals and strategies for meeting the goals in development’s strategic plan

• Maximize the efforts of senior leaders, including the Office of the President, the Senior Vice President of Development, and the Vice President of Individual Giving, in the most effective and efficient way to move major and leadership gift opportunities through clear communication and partnership
• Collaborate with other directors and team members to identify new revenue opportunities and offerings as appropriate to grow the major and leadership gift portfolios
• Identify operational/process innovations as appropriate that would optimize the team’s work efforts

N/A   Responds to the needs and requests of Kennedy Center management and staff in a professional and expedient manner; Adheres to all employer policies and procedures.

N/A   Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 7 years in development, with a minimum of 3 of those years in a supervisory capacity managing development team members that are responsible for identifying, securing, and stewarding a portfolio of donors.
• Experience managing a high-performing team that met or exceeded goals, through effective goal-setting, prioritization, delegation, and team-building.
• Ability to collaborate across a matrixed organization to leverage the expertise of other departments, work together to effect change and achieve shared goals
• Knowledge and training in fundraising principles, development trends, and non-profit management or Board engagement. Understanding of large cultural institutions is beneficial.
• Experience developing and implementing specific fundraising strategies with timeliness and success while maintaining flexibility as the needs of donors and the priorities of the Kennedy Center changes.
• Experience with Tessitura or nonprofit experience with a CRM database is preferred.
• Careful attention to detail and knowledge of standard accounting procedures.

Skills & Knowledge Qualifications

• Possession of these competencies would indicate strong potential for success in this role: growth mindset, self-aware, disciplined, results-driven and accountable.
• Sensitive, inclusive of others.
• Ability to foresee development needs, anticipate the needs of superiors, and multitask efficiently.
• A clear understanding of the Kennedy Center mission, and a nuanced understanding of the ways in which a fundraising operation works within a large and complex institution.
• Ability to deftly manage many relationships and personality types, both internal among staff members, and external among constituents.
• Ability and confidence to work without close supervision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and on the telephone.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel in order to operate computer keyboard, office equipment, and other essential tasks.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach with hands and arms.  This position infrequently lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is minimal.

Flexible work arrangements may be considered for this position after 6 months of employment, with a set amount of days per week in-office.

Travel up to 15% may be required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, and a matching 403(b) Retirement Plan (employees are eligible for organization match after 1 year of employment).

How To Apply

https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=THEKENNC&cws=38&rid=1124

The Organization

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations 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. Join us to create a greater impact for these communities by helping grantmakers grow along with the nonprofits they serve. To learn more, visit www.geofunders.org.

Position Overview

The executive assistant and board liaison partners with the CEO, board and senior leadership team to advance GEO’s mission. The executive assistant provides exceptional support, including coordinating board meetings, calendar management and meeting preparation for the executive office, and communicating with other staff teams. With excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and a commitment to responsive service, the executive assistant is proactive in anticipating needs and balancing multiple priorities. They can handle confidential and time sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and are willing to support advancement of GEO’s culture and work on racial equity. The executive assistant reports to the executive vice president and works closely with the CEO and board. This position involves 5-10% travel.

If you were working with us, here are some of the things you would have done last week:

·         Worked with the executive vice president and board executive committee to draft an upcoming board meeting agenda

·         Talked with the director of programs about an invitation the CEO received to keynote a conference to see if the opportunity helps GEO meet our speaking engagement goals

·         Worked with a partner organization to schedule an upcoming meeting between the CEO and their leadership

·         Reviewed a list of member organizations in need of board/staff outreach to identify opportunities for GEO to deepen relationships with our members

·         Coordinated a prospective member meeting with the CEO and director of membership & development

·         Crafted an outline for the CEO’s end of year message to GEO members for review by the communications team

·         Responded to a member inquiry directed to the CEO

·         Compiled receipts for monthly credit card expense reports

Qualifications

·         Minimum of five years of experience working with executive leaders, preferably in non-profit or philanthropic organization(s)

·         Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members, GEO members, external partners and others

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills

·         Organizational skills that reflect ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail and timelines, and ability to adapt to changing circumstances

·         Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with decision-making capability

·         Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and demonstrate high level of customer service and responsiveness

·         Willingness to support an organization in the midst of transformation to center racial equity in our culture, practices and work

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Salesforce experience a plus

·         Interest in GEO’s mission and vision to improve philanthropic culture and practice.

GEO offers a competitive salary ($70Ks) and a generous benefits package, including 100 percent employer paid health insurance, three weeks of vacation, twelve sick days, a 7 percent employer retirement contribution, a commitment to (and funding for) professional development and growth, along with a Metro accessible location in downtown D.C.

 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 must be included with your application. We will accept applications until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by November 1, 2021. In your cover letter, please share the following:

·         Why are you a good fit for this position?

·         Tell us about your experience working with organizational leaders

·         How do you build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders?

·         What appeals to you about working at GEO?

Preference for candidates based in the DC region.

The Organization

Director
Nurture NJ
Trenton, NJ

About Nurture NJ

New Jersey’s maternal mortality rates are among the worst in the nation, ranking 47th in maternal deaths according to America’s Health Rankings. Forty-seven women die, on average, for every 100,000 live births in New Jersey, compared to 20 nationally. For women and babies of color, the statistics are even more dire. A Black mother in New Jersey is seven times more likely to die than a white mother due to pregnancy complications, and a Black baby is three times more likely to die than a white baby in their first year of life. This is one of the widest racial disparities in the nation.

First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy officially launched Nurture NJ in early 2019 as a statewide initiative committed to ensuring equity in maternal and infant health outcomes for Black and brown women, and to reducing overall maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in the state. Nurture NJ is a multipronged, multi-agency initiative that aims to make New Jersey the safest place in the nation to give birth and raise a baby. Improved maternal and infant health outcomes for the state overall will be possible when the racial inequities in health are eliminated. Health equity, in turn, can only occur when racial equity in the social, political, and economic arenas occurs.

The disparities in maternal and infant outcomes are not the result of differences in genes or behaviors but are mostly explained by the differential historical, social, economic, and health environments experienced by Black and brown women. These economic and social differences matter for health; they are determinants of health, and as long as they exist, so will the disparities in maternal and infant health.

Nurture NJ recognizes that addressing these disparities and changing outcomes will require nothing less than the transformation of health, social, economic, and political contexts, systems, and mindsets. As such, Nurture NJ has three primary objectives:

1. Ensure all women are healthy and have access to care before pregnancy, whether or not an individual is actively seeking parenthood.

2. Build a safe, high-quality, equitable system of care and services for all women during prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care.

3. Ensure supportive community environments and contexts during every other period of a woman’s life so that the conditions and opportunities for health are always available.

About the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan

To advance Nurture NJ and achieve its strategic goals, the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan provides an evidence-based, comprehensive, and actionable plan focused on equity and improved outcomes for all women and infants. The Plan is designed to be an organizing force for government, private stakeholder and community partnership action focused on ensuring women are healthy before pregnancy, building a system of equitable pregnancy-related care, and designing supportive community environments and contexts for mothers and their babies. In order to achieve these proximal outcomes, and the ultimate goal of Nurture NJ, the Plan recommends transformation through nine domains of action that prioritize racial equity, community engagement, and shifts in statewide mindset and ideology.

A Note on Language:

This document and the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan use language conventions that are intended to be universal and inclusive. We use the phrase “maternal and infant health” to refer to the health of pregnant individuals, which can include cisgender females, non-binary individuals, and transgender men, and their biological infants. We do not assume that all individuals that give birth to a child will care for that child, so we refer to caregivers, partners and spouses, and the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan intends to address their wellbeing as well.

For more information on Nurture NJ and the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan, please visit https://nurturenj.nj.gov/

About the NJ Birth Equity Funders Alliance

In the fall of 2020, four New Jersey private grantmaking foundations – the Burke Foundation, Community Health Acceleration Partnership, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and          The Nicholson Foundation – formed the NJ Birth Equity Funders Alliance to support New Jersey in becoming a national leader in maternal, infant and reproductive health, racial justice, and health equity. The Alliance, now also consisting of The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation and housed at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, will create an efficient and equitable way to further the Nurture NJ efforts and ensure that community members and community-based organizations are at the heart of this work. Specifically, an initial investment will include the provision of funds for the salary for a Nurture NJ Director (“Director”).

Position Overview

The Director Opportunity

We are seeking an exceptional candidate to share their expertise with the State of New Jersey, leading and coordinating statewide efforts to support New Jersey in becoming the safest and most equitable place to give birth and raise a baby. The Director will advance systemic change by building an inclusive process and engaged community around the initiative. As the primary representative for the initiative, the Director will build and foster relationships across sectors, listening deeply and centering the voices of those most impacted. Through these relationships, they will align and activate individuals, organizations, and communities to transform the systems and structures that impact mothers and infants in New Jersey.

The Director will serve as a key leader in supporting all of the activities of the Nurture NJ initiative, including implementing the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan, which seeks to reduce maternal mortality and eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes; an annual Black Maternal and Infant Health Leadership Summit; the First Lady’s Family Festival event series; and quarterly interdepartmental maternal and infant health meetings, among other initiatives advancing the Nurture NJ agenda. The Director will work closely with leaders within government, community members and organizers, leading funders, and others to move this work forward and transform the ecosystem around maternal and infant health in New Jersey. Specifically, the Director will:

·      Oversee implementation of the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan, including:

o   Working with state, local, and community members to reduce maternal mortality and eliminate racial disparities in birth outcomes through policy development, innovative training, service delivery reform, and research;

o   Cultivating meaningful relationships with government officials, community constituents, and other stakeholders in New Jersey and supporting infrastructure for power-building and engagement;

o   Developing detailed implementation plans, including responsible parties, action steps, and time lines to further the goals of the Plan;

o   Coordinate and plan quarterly meetings, convened by the First Lady of New Jersey, among state departments and agencies to further the achievement of the strategic objectives of the Plan;

o   Defining, collecting, monitoring, tracking, and reporting progress on the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan performance measurement data; and

o   Writing and disseminating quarterly reports on the status of the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan objectives to the Office of the First Lady of New Jersey, NJ Birth Equity Funders Alliance, New Jersey Department of Health, and other interested parties as appropriate.

·      Develop and chair an advisory group composed of sector-specific, state, and community leaders to participate in and guide the implementation of the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan, in cooperation and coordination with existing advisory groups within the Department of Health. This will include:

o   Building and regularly convening meetings of an advisory group with diverse representation, including community members, mothers of color, clinicians, birthing professionals, researchers, policy experts, and funders;

o   Identifying and pursuing effective maternal and child health programming for replication and scaling;

o   Supporting the development of a health inequities policymaking agenda;

o   Facilitating discussions and learning opportunities for advisory group members; and

o   Presenting and promoting advisory group recommendations to the Office of the First Lady for implementation in the Nurture NJ Strategic Plan

·      Develop the Nurture NJ evaluation plan and criteria, including:

o   Contributing to and advising on Nurture NJ Strategic Plan evaluation metrics;

o   Building evaluation processes with partners and ensuring evaluation;

o   Aggregating and reporting ongoing learning and evaluation findings quarterly or as appropriate; and

o   Preparing quarterly budget and expense reports.

·      Ensure public and private stakeholders have the infrastructure required to meaningfully engage the community to address racial inequities in maternal and infant health;

·      Coordinate initiatives to shift ideology and mindsets around racial equity, including the development of statewide marketing campaign to build support for racial equity in maternal and infant health;

·      Identify grassroots/community-led maternal health efforts across New Jersey and the nation, offer partnership and support, and provide opportunities to coordinate with the statewide Nurture NJ Strategic Plan;

·      Catalyze new initiatives to prevent maternal and infant deaths and promote healthy beginnings; and

·      Represent and communicate about Nurture NJ and related initiatives at meetings, conferences, and public events in New Jersey and nationally.

Candidate Profile

The Director will possess many of the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

·      Active engagement with work on maternal health at the national or state level and familiarity with research, interventions, and evaluation related to maternal and infant health and health equity;

·      Recognized leadership as a change agent and movement builder who can engage and activate a wide range of constituents and communities toward a shared vision;

·      Deep understanding of the needs and intrinsic resources of communities that are facing the biggest disparities in outcomes related to health and well-being;

·      Demonstrated ability to form and manage relationships defined by respect and collaboration with public, private, and community leaders; build leadership capacity among other constituents; and thoughtfully incorporate feedback into their work;

·      Proven success as an organizational leader, likely with at least ten years’ experience leading and administering social or health programs;

·      Demonstrated ability to facilitate complex change processes and manage long-term and large-scale projects;

·      Ability to synthesize complex information quickly and present to and engage diverse audiences;

·      Excellent oral and written communication skills (bilingual skills considered a plus);

·      An advanced degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Social Work, Nursing, Medicine, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

The NJ Birth Equity Funders Alliance provides a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, for this position. The Director will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package through Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

Additional Considerations

·      The position will be a two-year contract with the NJ Birth Equity Funders Alliance and the Director will function as an Executive on Loan assigned to the New Jersey Department of Health and the Office of the First Lady of New Jersey within the Office of the Governor of New Jersey.

·      The position will be based in Trenton, NJ, with frequent travel throughout the state.

·      The Director shall be advisory and he or she shall have no financial decision-making authority while working on behalf of the State of New Jersey.

·      The Director must comply with all New Jersey confidentiality requirements.

·      While the Director is working with the State of New Jersey, the Administration shall be mindful of any potential conflict of interest involving the loaned executive and executive branch agencies.

·      The Director shall not be employed by, nor represent any entity that is a vendor to or plans to become a vendor to the State of New Jersey.

·      Salary, including expenses, are to be paid by the NJ Birth Equity Funders Alliance.

·      Eligible candidates must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation.

How To Apply

Contact

The NJ Birth Equity Funders Alliance has engaged Cassie Scarano and Kirstin Griffiths of Koya Partners to help in this hire. Inquiries and referrals can be emailed via nurturenj@koyapartners.com. To apply for this position, please submit a compelling cover letter and resume via https://talent-profile.diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/78AD7DA0-9DF3-4684-9F29-7A0D97C38353.

All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors values diversity in all senses – people, viewpoints, and approaches – and recruit staff and board members who reflect the communities in which we live, work and serve. We strive to be an organization where talented people flourish and promote a healthy work environment that respects our colleagues’ professional and personal lives.

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a part of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

The Organization

The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund (the Federation) of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties is a philanthropic catalyst, connecting Bay Area Jews – of all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives – to the power we have as a community to improve the world. We partner with donors, organizations, and foundations to address the pressing issues facing our community and develop innovative strategies that result in a deep and lasting impact.

Our vision is a vibrant, connected, and enduring Jewish community that is a force for good locally, in Israel, and around the world. Our work is guided by the timeless Jewish values of kehilla (community), tzedakah (giving with just intention), and tikkun olam (repairing the world).

The Federation seeks highly motivated individuals with a variety of skill sets to build the next generation of Federation engagement. We are especially interested in forward-thinking, collaborative, and open-minded candidates who are willing to take risks, possess a high level of integrity, and model a positive attitude that inspires confidence.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Federation helps donors make their philanthropy more effective. Through the generosity of over 1,100 donors, the Federation grants close to $200 million a year, both locally and globally, to a variety of Jewish and non-sectarian causes. Federation Philanthropy Partners works with these donors, who all have unique situations and varying degrees of need for our guidance. Our aim is to be a trusted advisor and to inform, educate, inspire, and challenge philanthropy driven by Jewish values, and the philanthropists in our communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The PJ Library Regional Parent Connector builds authentic peer-to-peer relationships with families of young children, birth through six years old, and provides resources and Jewish community experiences that are relevant and of interest in their assigned region.

The Regional Parent Connector will develop and implement small-scale outreach and engagement gatherings, connecting families to one another and the regional Jewish community.
Ideal candidates are friendly, passionate, committed, connected community members who enjoy bringing people together, have an interest in Jewish learning and growth, and a strong belief in the importance of building a connected Jewish community.

The Regional Parent Connector position will cover all cities in the Southern Peninsula including Menlo Park, Woodside, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Stanford.

This position is 10 hours per week with a monthly budget for programming expenses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Create and maintain meaningful relationships with unconnected and under-connected Jewish families in the identified region
• Build a network of families who participate in Jewish experiences together, and help each other along their “Jewish journey”
• Meet individually with new families for 1:1 meet-ups, one to two times each week
• Connect small groups of 2-3 families together, two to three times each month
• Host gatherings for larger groups, 5+ families together, every second month
• Connect families to Jewish community life by encouraging attendance at organizational family programs, and connect families to structured Jewish education (preschools, day camps, synagogues, day school, and alternative Jewish educational programs)
• Identify and mentor parent leaders for monthly Parent-Led Friendship Groups, of 4-6 family groups, based on affinity/interest within the region
• Meet with ‘friendship group’ leader monthly during the founding year for the group
• Learn about activity offerings for families with young children in the region with a view to developing meaningful relationships with secular and Jewish community partners
• Participate in onboarding training and weekly check-in calls with the Director of PJ Library Bay Area
• Actively enroll 2-3 new families in PJ Library each month
• Assist in marketing PJ Library Bay Area and community events by engaging directly with PJ Library Bay Area social media, posting on a closed Facebook group for local Jewish families, and other social media outlets
• Closely track and report on each Jewish family connection made in their region each week
• Attend specified professional development trainings and PJ Library Bay Area events

EDUCATION OR TRAINING EQUIVALENT

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

QUALIFICATIONS (SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSES)

• Experience in Jewish education, early childhood education, and/or family engagement
• Knowledge of and appreciation for the Jewish community, its customs, and practices
• An excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram
• Consistent ability to reach out, schedule, organize and maintain data
• Self–motivated and organized team player with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, with the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrate a proactive and consistent approach to performing all job functions

POSITION DETAILS

• Limited-Term Position: August 2021 to June 2022
• Flexible work hours including nights and weekends
• Position requires traveling reasonable distances in personal vehicle to work locations
• Residing within the geographic area of position preferred

Compensation range: $40.00/per hour

How To Apply

For additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to hr@sfjcf.org.

The Organization

About the Foundation

The Heising-Simons Foundation is a family foundation based in Los Altos and San Francisco, California. The Foundation works with its many partners to advance sustainable solutions in climate and clean energy, enable groundbreaking research in science, enhance the education of our youngest learners, and support human rights for all people. In 2020, the Foundation awarded more than $127 million in grants. The Foundation, and the affiliated Heising-Simons Action Fund, a 501(c)(4) organization, are guided by the values of humility, courage, justice, opportunity, sustainability, innovation, relationships, and integrity.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Heising-Simons Foundation staff are working remotely. We plan to reopen our offices on September 13, 2021, with flexible telecommuting policies.

About the Climate and Clean Energy Program

The goal of the Climate and Clean Energy (CCE) program is to protect people and the planet from the worst impacts of climate change by cutting pollution and accelerating the transition to a clean energy future. The Foundation’s and Action Fund’s grantmaking supports organizations that help advance government policies to spur large-scale progress curbing pollution, and to ensure that a low-carbon future is a prosperous one for the most vulnerable communities.

The CCE program currently funds solution-based policy efforts primarily in the U.S. focused on four strategic areas: 1) advancing climate policy to limit greenhouse gas emissions; 2) transforming the energy sectors that are the primary source of pollution; 3) cutting the most potent pollutants, such as methane; and 4) seizing time-sensitive opportunities to achieve large-scale emission reductions. In 2020, the Foundation awarded approximately 60 grants totaling $24 million in CCE grant funding, and the Action Fund awarded approximately 10 grants totaling more than $2 million in CCE grant funding. It is anticipated that the volume and amount of grantmaking will increase moderately in 2021. The program is also entering a process to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into its strategy and grantmaking to mitigate climate change.

Position Overview

Position Summary

The CCE Program Director oversees the CCE team and is responsible for engaging members of the Board, the CEO, and the CCE team to establish and implement a common vision and strategy for the program’s grantmaking and activities for both the Foundation and the Action Fund.

This full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt (salaried) position reports to the President and CEO and is responsible for overseeing the team’s two Program Officers, two Program Associates, and various consultants. This position can be based in either Los Altos or San Francisco, CA. While we will consider candidates who do not reside in the Bay Area, we will be prioritizing local candidates, as well as those willing to relocate, for this search.

Primary Responsibilities

·        Lead and manage the CCE program’s strategy and grantmaking

o   Develop, implement, and evaluate the CCE program’s overall strategy, as well as specific initiatives and grantmaking. Lead team in integrating equity into the strategy.

o   Regularly discuss strategy, updates in the CCE field, and the overall effectiveness of funding in the CCE program area with the Board and the President and CEO.

o   Develop annual grants and administrative budgets for the CCE program area and monitor progress and use of resources.

o   Manage the CCE grantmaking portfolio, including soliciting proposals, conducting site visits, summarize proposals for review by the Board, and report on progress to management and the Board.

o   Screen proposals and inquiries, applying breadth of expertise and the Foundation’s strategy. If necessary, develop a complete and coherent rationale for inquiries that will not be funded.

·        Manage, mentor, and build the capacity of the CCE team

o   Manage the CCE program team and consultants and serve as an essential member of the Foundation’s senior leadership team.

o   Supervise team members by coaching, mentoring, evaluating, and providing feedback to achieve the team’s and the Foundation’s goals and advance the employees’ career goals.

o   Provide regular feedback to supervisor, direct reports, and colleagues both informally and as a part of the annual review process.

o   Lead and/or assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training of new team members.

·        Build partnerships and represent the Foundation in the CCE field

o   Forge partnerships and collaborations with partner foundations, grantee partners, and other stakeholders. Provide non-financial support to grantees, including advice concerning capacity-building, fund development, network connections, projects, and evaluation.

o   Represent the Foundation, its CCE grantmaking, and CCE issues to external audiences through speaking, writing, and other opportunities.

o   Develop and implement activities designed to amplify the effects of Foundation grantmaking (e.g., convenings, communications, connecting with relevant public and private stakeholders), in collaboration with the Foundation’s communications team.

·        Continue learning and expanding the Foundation’s network in the CCE field

o   Keep abreast of current policy discussions, technologies, organizations, trends, and research in the CCE field.

o   Build knowledge of CCE issues, the CCE funding landscape and gaps in the field, and philanthropic grantmaking techniques. Attend workshops and conferences to learn about relevant topics and trends.

o   Join and/or network with relevant affinity groups or individuals to increase access to knowledge and thought partnership.

·        Support Foundation-wide advances

o   Participate in the Foundation’s overall strategic growth as a highly collaborative and supportive member of the senior leadership team.

o   Participate in Foundation-wide committees; diversity, equity, and inclusion work; internal culture-building; and training sessions.

o   Help the Foundation promote and maintain environmentally friendly office practices.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates are not expected to have experience in all areas listed in this job posting and will have an opportunity to learn and grow in the role.

·        Demonstrated long-term success in relevant professional experience, including leading strategies, people, and teams.

·        Passionate about achieving the goals of the CCE program and the Foundation.

·        A respected leader in the field, with broad expertise on the issues, key players, and strategies and tactics to advance policies.

·        Proven ability to design and implement successful, bold strategies while prioritizing resources to maximize impact.

·        Demonstrated sound judgment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to consider multiple perspectives and act thoughtfully with integrity.

·        Collaborative leadership style, respecting differences while working toward shared goals; flexible and committed to leading with humility, humor, and an openness to adapting and learning.

·        Strong track record of developing trusting, productive relationships in the field and operating with a deep sense of authentic respect for grantees and the individuals they serve, as well as engaging in a partnership-driven approach to grantmaking and change.

·        Exceptional relationship building and communication skills, including the ability to be an excellent listener and connect with a wide range of stakeholders.

·        Eager to mentor, coach, and motivate team members to continuously grow and learn.

·        Proven organizational and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail.

·        Excellent research, analysis, and synthesis skills.

·        Commitment to family philanthropy as a mechanism for change.

·        Self-motivated, with a proactive approach to work, an eagerness to learn, and a motivation to stay at the forefront of developments in the field.

·        Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications.

·        Ability to accommodate travel (once it is safe to do so).

Compensation and Benefits

·        The starting salary for this position is $260,000 to $340,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, and geographic location. We conduct an annual review of our salary ranges and make adjustments based on data from our peer organizations.

·        We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, long-term disability, business travel, and life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and child care expenses, a 401(k) plan (with a matching contribution of up to 16%), commuting assistance, an employee assistance program (EAP), tuition reimbursement and a generous professional development budget, matching gifts, fitness reimbursements, fertility assistance, mental health counseling, and identity theft protection. In addition, we allow schedule flexibility and telecommuting, with manager’s approval.

·        Paid time off includes:

o   Vacation: starts with three weeks/year, with increases based on tenure

o   Sick Leave: 12 days/year

o   Personal Days: two days/year

o   Family Medical Leave: 10 days/year

o   Parental Leave: 6-16 weeks, depending on tenure

o   Holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; President’s Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans’ Day; Thanksgiving Day (and day after); Year-End Break (December 24th through New Year’s’ Day)

How To Apply

Application Process

The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of applicants. Foundation policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, military service, legally protected medical condition, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

Our success is dependent on our ability to build teams that include people with different experiences who can challenge each other’s assumptions with new perspectives. We encourage people of color, from under-resourced communities, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and others with diverse perspectives and experiences to apply.

The Foundation has retained CEA Consulting to lead this search. Interested and qualified candidates should apply by clicking here to upload a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Please direct any questions to Eileen Ashton at eileen@ceaconsulting.com. All correspondence will remain confidential.

APPLICATION LINK: https://job.ceaconsulting.com/jobs/director-climate-and-clean-energy-sf-bay-area–106213

The Organization

Program Officer, Philanthropic Services & Executive Giving
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
New York, NY

About Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to Wellspring Philanthropic Fund’s established thematic program areas, Wellspring supports Donor Philanthropic Initiatives and an Executive Grant  Portfolio. Donor Philanthropic Initiatives refers to our support for the philanthropic interests of individual WPF donors which are highly aligned with WPF’s established thematic program areas, and some of which are new and independent. Executive Giving is a discretionary portfolio, managed under the direction of Wellspring’s President, intended to support initiatives that broadly advance Wellspring’s mission but do not fall neatly within any of the foundation’s thematic programs. Specific activities of the Department include:

·       Researching and field mapping emerging issues and new areas of interest.

·       Supporting donor education and engagement about best practices in philanthropy and in particular areas of substantive philanthropic interest.

·       Supporting the development of strategies and appropriate systems and structures for new areas of philanthropic engagement.

·       Managing grantee relationships, soliciting, evaluating, and presenting funding proposals for approval, monitoring activities supported with grant funds, and appropriately communicating outcomes and lessons learned.

·       Maintaining awareness of the goals and strategies of Wellspring’s established thematic programs, and exploring and nurturing synergies among and between the thematic programs, Donor Philanthropic Initiatives, and Executive Grants.

·       Supporting special projects of the President’s Office as needed.

For more information on Wellspring Philanthropic Fund, please visit www.wpfund.org.

Position Overview

The Opportunity

Wellspring seeks a Program Officer with a strong customer service mentality to join our Donor Philanthropic Initiatives & Executive Giving department. The Officer will report to the Director and will offer high-quality, responsive support to the philanthropic interests of Wellspring’s donors, and to the Office of the President, helping to manage a broad and evolving set of philanthropic portfolios. The Officer is a generalist position, which calls on a breadth of knowledge in philanthropy, social justice, and human rights, rather than depth in one content area. Most important is a client-focused mentality and an understanding of effective philanthropy.

Primary responsibilities fall into four broad categories, each of which is central to the role:

Philanthropic Services

·       Support the positive engagement of Wellspring’s donors through superior and responsive relationship management; be proactive in anticipating needs and provide accurate, timely resolution of issues when they arise.

·       Assist donors to coordinate and implement their identified grantmaking strategies.

·       Collaborate with departments across Wellspring to execute aligned strategies and provide coordinated support to individual philanthropists.

·       Research outstanding needs, refine philanthropy strategies, and develop goals for impact.

·       Stay well-informed of new developments and trends in selected social justice fields to identify gaps and opportunities; explore emerging grantmaking strategies across a diverse set of issues.

·       Create reports and memos to educate Wellspring leadership and donors on areas of interest.

·       Manage outside consultants: develop RFPs, solicit proposals, develop work plans, oversee contracts, and ensure high-quality deliverables.

·       Effectively manage workflow and processes with donors through clear communication that is simple, effective, and customized.

Executive Grants

·       Under the guidance of the Director, support the Executive Grants portfolio, conducting due diligence and ensuring compliance with internal grantmaking processes and monitoring protocols.

·       Oversee the fellowship grants throughout all stages, from coordinating task forces, reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and making recommendations to grantees.

·       Explore potential grantees, manage grantee relationships, conduct site visits, review progress reports, and monitor and evaluate grantee work.

·       Prepare written summaries and evaluations of grant proposals, track spending, enter all information in grants database, and prepare and manage consultant contracts.

·       Represent WPF at conferences and meetings with NGOs, funders, experts, and consultants and ensure follow-up, as needed. This may include some minimum international or domestic travel. (Note that Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is prioritizing the safety of its team in COVID-19 and has suspended travel for the time being).

Team and Organizational Engagement

·       Contribute to the advancement of organization‐wide initiatives at Wellspring, including internal committees or task forces with program and operational staff.

·       Participate in team activities to coordinate workflow, learn, align grantmaking, and represent the Donor Philanthropic Initiatives and Executive Giving team internally and externally.

·       Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Candidate Profile

Strong candidates will bring a diverse set of skills, characteristics, and experiences, both professional and lived. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund and Koya strive to mitigate inherent biases that influence hiring practices by focusing on a holistic view of potential candidates and understanding that no single candidate will offer every desired skill and characteristic.

The following offers an aspirational view of the ideal candidate profile; we encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented groups.

·       7-10 years of experience working in philanthropy and grantmaking.

·       Service-oriented with a strong commitment to client service and support; ability to assess, anticipate, and meet the donors’ goals and preferences.

·       Past experience supporting individual philanthropists or high-net worth donors is a must.

·       Ability to implement strategic plans or initiatives that engage a range of philanthropic perspectives.

·       General knowledge of social justice issues in the U.S. required. International experience preferred.

·       Ability to manage complex processes in a fast-paced environment, and creatively problem solve.

·       Highly flexible and adaptable, comfortable knowing every day at work may be different.

·       Must thrive when working under deadlines, have strong project, time management skills, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without sacrificing attention to detail.

·       A self-starter; comfortable working autonomously but also as part of a larger team.

·       Willingness to share in both “big picture” thinking and administrative tasks.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, professional maturity, humility, and tact.

·       Excellent analytic abilities, research, writing, editing, and communications skills.

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

·       Ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.

·       Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Asana.

·       Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

How To Apply

Contact

Molly Brennan and Malissa Brennan of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials here or email Molly Brennan and Malissa Brennan at wellspring_po_philanthropicservices@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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

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

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a part of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

At Koya, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it for the benefit of our team, our clients, and the communities we serve.

Koya is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to creating an environment and team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, styles, and experiences. We encourage all to apply because we believe a diversity of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. Koya does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

The Organization

For the past 14 years, the mission of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) has been to advance innovative solutions to challenging problems. The organization has returned to its community foundation roots – engaging donors, corporations, government and community partners in efforts to make the Silicon Valley region and the world a better place. Based in Mountain View, California, SVCF partners with families, individuals and corporations to manage and facilitate their philanthropy by connecting donors to communities’ most pressing needs.

Position Overview

SVCF seeks a Vice President, Strategic Initiatives to serve as one of the community foundation’s key external-facing leaders overseeing the design and implementation of SVCF’s strategic initiatives in housing, early learning, and financial stability. This position will develop, operationalize, and communicate SVCF’s strategic initiatives and direction across the organization and to a community of stakeholders.

How To Apply

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit https://the360group.us/SVCF_VPSI_PD.pdf  to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.