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The Organization

For more than 35 years, GIH has supported health funders of all sizes and interests to learn, connect, and grow through education, networking, and leadership. Historically, GIH has defined its Funding Partners as informed, connected philanthropic organizations of any size whose primary activity is health-related grantmaking. GIH currently provides a variety of programs and services including meetings, webinars and publications to a diverse constituency of approximately 240 foundations and corporate giving programs.

Position

President & Chief Executive Officer

Organization

Grantmakers In Health (GIH)

Location

Washington, DC

Reporting Relationship

Board of Directors

Website

http://www.gih.org/

THE OPPORTUNITY

Grantmakers In Health (GIH) is the preeminent nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to helping foundations and corporate giving programs improve the health of all people. Rooted in the vision of better health through better philanthropy, and championing a broad, holistic definition of health, GIH’s mission is to foster communication and collaboration among grantmakers, foundations, and other philanthropic entities, and to help strengthen the community’s knowledge, skills, and effectiveness.

For more than 35 years, GIH has supported health funders of all sizes and interests to learn, connect, and grow through education, networking, and leadership. Historically, GIH has defined its Funding Partners as informed, connected philanthropic organizations of any size whose primary activity is health-related grantmaking. GIH currently provides a variety of programs and services including meetings, webinars and publications to a diverse constituency of approximately 240 foundations and corporate giving programs.

GIH, like other philanthropy support organizations (PSOs), occupies a unique space in the foundation world; moving forward, GIH has the opportunity to become an even stronger leader in the health philanthropy space by informing and supporting high impact efforts, aligning national, regional and local funders, and promoting leadership across the sector, to serve as an innovator in the health policy arena, and to create larger impact in advancing health equity. 

In light of the recent and continuing evolution in the field, including the shifting dynamic of health and emerging models of philanthropy, there is an opportunity for GIH to challenge the current status quo, to strategically reassess the role of GIH in this changing environment, and to evolve its model to serve health funders in new and different ways.  

The next CEO will have the great opportunity to both lead and serve the field of health philanthropy. In partnership with and under the guidance of the board, this individual will provide inspirational and visionary leadership in driving the strategic direction for GIH, as well as create a forward-thinking culture to tackle key issues in the field.  

This is an incredible role for a passionate and equity-minded executive to build on GIH’s rich legacy, collaborate closely with GIH’s Funding Partners to drive new thought leadership in the health grantmaking arena, and help build an even stronger field of impactful philanthropy nationwide.

POSITION SUMMARY

The President & CEO (CEO) will provide dynamic, visionary, and entrepreneurial leadership for Grantmakers In Health. In partnership with the board, and in service to the Funding Partners, the CEO will drive the strategic direction and agenda for the organization, as well as lead and advance effectiveness and impact in the health philanthropy field. The CEO is responsible for directing all components of the organization, leading the staff, and ensuring a strong culture of respect, teamwork, innovation, and staff empowerment. The CEO ensures sound finances and operations, quality standards and effective governance by the board.

With a genuine commitment to diversity and equity, this individual will be charged with forging and strengthening relationships within and outside health philanthropy, as well as, cultivating new ventures for the organization that best support the field. S/he will focus on integrating planning, communications, and development strategies to sustain and build the organization, raising the profile of GIH and increasing the level of impact.

Under guidance of and in partnership with the board, the CEO will evolve the organization’s approach and culture in order to better serve funders, promote impact, advance health equity, and address a wide set of issues facing the health philanthropy field in an ever-evolving climate. The next leader will embody and apply core values of diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as embrace and align diverse perspectives across multi-stakeholders and multi-issues. S/he will provide thought leadership to engage and align both funders and the field, adeptly navigate the political climate, and leverage opportunities for health advancement within, across, and outside of the health philanthropy landscape to achieve GIH’s mission.

Specifically, the CEO must:

• Be capable of leading GIH through a strategic planning process during her/his first few years at the helm, in partnership with the board, and developing a vision to ensure GIH’s continued success and evolution in a rapidly changing environment in both health and philanthropy.
• Build the organization and the collective capacity of health funders to contribute to improvements in all people’s health.
• Be astute in conceiving, staffing, and funding innovative projects to educate, respond to, and catalyze action by health funders.
• Skillfully identify emerging health issues and convincingly convey their importance to grantmakers, the policy community, and key stakeholders.
• Be adept in building working relationships among grantmakers, with policy makers, and with leaders in other fields to collectively further the work of health philanthropy.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

The CEO must have demonstrated leadership experience in broad health-related settings, and expertise in influencing policy, diverse stakeholders, and institutional change through thought leadership, political sophistication, persuasive communication and collaborative diversity.

S/he will have a keen understanding of the changing environment within both the health and the philanthropy landscape and how to address a wide set of issues within, outside of, and across the field. S/he will bring a strong foundation of vision, leadership, organizational strategy, and culture management to evaluate the current state of GIH, adapt its approach in response to external and emerging needs, and optimize its role and impact for the future.

Ideal qualifications will include:

• Broad knowledge of health and health policy; understanding of health philanthropy operations and how foundations seek to improve health in the communities they serve.
• Understanding of social determinants of health, and an ability to see issues through a racial and social justice lens, as well as address inequalities through systemic change.
• Strategic mind to set a clear course for the organization; innovative and entrepreneurial mindset to drive organizational growth and optimization and to challenge the status quo.
• Ability to build partnerships with foundation leaders and additional health philanthropy constituents, and to inspire action by health funders and other key players in the field.
• Ability to publicly convey the work of GIH and the field (both in person and in published articles) on national issues in health, policy, and philanthropy and to use strategic communications strategies to promote a strong external presence for the organization.
• Ability to embrace diverse perspectives, align multi-stakeholders, and drive cohesion and unity around the universal mission to advance health.
• Ability to identify appropriate opportunities to leverage current events to prioritize important health issues via public policy advocacy in support of advancing equity.
• Strong orientation towards service to the field; a charitable passion for health equity demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Keen intellect and an active curiosity; a lifetime learner.

Leadership

• Robust understanding of and respect for the board’s role in setting strategic direction, guiding policy, governance, and managing financial and fiduciary responsibilities.
• In partnership with and under the board’s guidance, ability to provide leadership and vision in assessing emerging needs within a changing external landscape, identifying current organizational gaps, and operationalizing a strategic direction for the future.

• Ability to help shape, effectively communicate, and implement a cohesive mission and strategic vision, as well as the organization’s positioning in the field.
• Demonstrated business acumen, including familiarity with nonprofit budgeting and financial reports, and working with a board to manage fiscal and fiduciary accountability.
• Understanding of nonprofit governance; ability to guide, engage and work in partnership with a board of directors, especially around strategic planning and oversight.
• Ability to create and maintain high standards of performance, still accountability, and foster innovation, continuous learning and quality improvement.
• Thorough grasp of effective organizational development, program design, staffing structure, operational model and culture change.

Management

• Ability to hire, lead, supervise, and inspire qualified staff, as well as develop, maintain, and enhance an organizational infrastructure and systems to build and support growth.
• Prudent stewardship of the organization’s financial resources.
• Successful experience in fundraising, revenue generation, and securing resources for general operating and programmatic support; Skilled in balancing ongoing commitments and proactively seizing unanticipated opportunities that arise.
• Proven track record of success in strategic planning, product and program development, and project implementation; ability to make and execute difficult decisions that may be necessary for GIH’s ongoing success and growth.
• Strong interpersonal skills and political savviness, with a track record of participating in and fostering collaboration; ability to instill a culture of autonomy and empowerment.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

EDUCATION

An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is required. An advanced degree and/or other pertinent experience is preferred.

COMPENSATION

A competitive industry salary and benefits package will be offered.

If you have any questions regarding the position please contact the Korn Ferry team at: GIH@KornFerry.com.

 

How To Apply

To complete your application, please submit any applicant materials supporting your candidacy, including current resume and cover letter attachments, online at:

https://kfopportunities.loop.jobs/job/Korn-Ferry-Executive-Search-Washington-DC/78741655

Please note that any applications with incomplete documents will not be considered. 

KORN FERRY CONTACTS

Divina Gamble

Senior Client Partner & Practice Leader

Global Nonprofit, Philanthropy & Social Enterprise Practice

1700 K Street, NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20006

Telephone: (202) 955-0901

Email: divina.gamble@kornferry.com

Cristina Fisher

Senior Associate

Global Nonprofit, Philanthropy & Social Enterprise Practice

1700 K Street, NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20006

Telephone: (202) 955-0910

Email: cristina.fisher@kornferry.com

Traci Robinson

Project Coordinator

Global Nonprofit, Philanthropy & Social Enterprise Practice

1700 K Street, NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20006

202-955-0902

Email: traci.robinson@kornferry.com

The Organization

MEET NCRP

We’re a 40 year old nonprofit and since 1976, we’ve been an unabashed champion for philanthropy that serves the public good, a brave and unrelenting watchdog and advocate for funding that directly benefits the underserved, under-represented and marginalized communities, and a courageous voice for social justice for all people in our society. For the mission and vision statements of National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy and to learn more about our work, visit www.ncrp.org.

Position Overview

Paid Events Internship with a Progressive Nonprofit in D.C.

Are you a graduate student or recent graduate looking to build skills and experience in nonprofit event planning through a PAID year-long internship?

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) in Washington, D.C., is looking for an events intern who can help the organization’s small but high-performing team.

This internship is a wonderful opportunity for hands-on experience in event planning for a national nonprofit. You’ll practice building targeted outreach and recruiting strategies for important events, creating high-quality materials, and managing short-term projects. You’ll be able to participate on multiple project teams and learn how to navigate. You’ll also get a chance to learn more about and interact with progressive nonprofits and foundations across the country that are engaged in the daily fight for a more equitable society. If you’re interested in learning more about this sector and building transferable skills for future work at a nonprofit or philanthropic institution, please read more below.

The internship lasts from hire in fall 2019 until September 30, 2020.

Major Responsibilities:

Conference, Presentation and Travel Support

·    Assist with registering senior staff for events and making travel arrangements

·     Research for conferences and presentation opportunities for NCRP across a variety of projects

·     Write web descriptions for NCRP events

·     Coordinate planning calls for NCRP webinars

·     Coordinate lists for side-meetings for NCRP staff at conferences and in-person meetings

·     Input contacts from sign-in sheets and business cards into NCRP’s database

·     Support evaluation of presentations and relationship records across a variety of projects

·      Create and update PowerPoint templates and presentations for NCRP presentations

·      Organize and catalogue NCRP presentation templates in our filing system

NCRP Impact Awards Support

·    Support logistics planning and execution, such as, refreshments, gathering materials, room setup, AV and other event details

·    Support processing event wrap up, including follow up with attendees and entering them into our database

Executive Support

·    Complete monthly expense reports for NCRP’s Vice Presidents

·    Assist with scheduling internal and external meetings for NCRP’s Vice Presidents

·    Provide ad hoc administrative support to NCRP’s Vice Presidents

Core Competencies

·    Understands and has passion for advancing social and economic justice

·     Microsoft Office proficient, especially Word and PowerPoint

·     Working knowledge of database records, especially Salesforce and Excel

·     Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·     Familiarity with booking air, train and ground transportation

·     Ability to compile and ship handouts and materials for events

·     Ability to quickly research and synthesize findings clearly and concisely

·     Must be detail oriented, personable, and possess excellent follow up skills

·     Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with customer service skills

·     Excellent organization and time-management skills

·     Creative, quick thinker

·     Must be organized and comfortable with priority changes

How To Apply

To Apply: Please apply via this link:  https://ncrp.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=34

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. We are hoping to fill the position by early October.

NCRP is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes and strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ-identified candidates to apply. NCRP will provide, excepting any undue hardship, reasonable accommodations, on request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The Organization

Since 1976, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy has served as the country’s independent watchdog of foundations. NCRP promotes philanthropy that serves the public good, is responsive to people and communities with the least wealth and opportunity, and is held accountable to the highest standards of integrity and openness. To achieve the organization’s mission, NCRP produces original research and thought-provoking content, provides tools for grantmakers, engages philanthropy and nonprofits in productive dialogue and advocates for public policies. For more information, visit us at www.ncrp.org.

Position Overview

Engagement Internship with a Progressive Nonprofit in D.C.

Are you a graduate student or recent graduate looking to build skills in community engagement and event planning through a PAID internship?

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) in Washington, D.C. is looking for an engagement intern who can help the organization’s small but high-performing team promote philanthropy that is accountable, effective and responsive to the needs of underserved communities. The intern will play a crucial role in supporting two core initiatives: Power Moves and the Movement Investment Project. The internship lasts from October 2019 through September 2020.

This internship is a wonderful opportunity for hands-on experience in program management with a national nonprofit. You’ll practice creating high-quality materials for presentations, coordinating event logistics with sector leaders, and capturing learning from high-touch engagement strategies. You’ll get a chance to learn more about and interact with progressive nonprofits and grantmakers across the country that are engaged in the daily fight for a more equitable society, and learn how to engage them to act on common goals. If you’re interested in learning more about this sector and building transferable skills for future work at a nonprofit or philanthropic institution, please read more below.

The intern will be supervised by the Senior Associate for Learning and Engagement and the Manager of Nonprofit Membership and Engagement.

Major Responsibilities:

Events and Webinars Programming Support

• Support staff presentations in the field, including shipment of materials

• Create and update PowerPoint templates and presentations

• Organize and catalogue planning documents and records

• Support logistics, including scheduling with partners and featured speakers

• Prepare outreach, registration and attendance lists for input into database

• Send mass emails using mail merge

• Support programming evaluation such as feedback surveys

Engagement Support

• Track interactions with funders, consultants, nonprofits, and other philanthropy-serving organizations, and input notes into database

• Coordinate scheduling of calls and meetings

• Write in-house blog posts and help coordinate communications with guest authors

• Support project learning and reflection activities, including analysis of engagement data

• Contribute to notetaking and provision of updates in team and staff meetings

Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

• A strong commitment to equity and social justice

• Interest or experience in community organizing

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail oriented with capacity to creatively research and synthesize information in a clear and concise manner

• Ability to work independently, with strong organization and time-management skills and comfort with priority changes

• Ability to troubleshoot and take initiative in solving problems

• Ability to compile and ship handouts and materials for events

• Microsoft Office proficient, especially Word and PowerPoint

• Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM databases

• Working knowledge of Zoom or similar webinar platforms

This is a 30-hour per week internship.

How To Apply

To Apply: See NCRP’s website to apply. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. We are hoping to fill the position by early October.

NCRP is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes and strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ-identified candidates to apply. NCRP will provide, excepting any undue hardship, reasonable accommodations, on request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The Organization

Since 1976, the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy has served as the country’s independent watchdog of foundations. NCRP promotes philanthropy that serves the public good, is responsive to people and communities with the least wealth and opportunity, and is held accountable to the highest standards of integrity and openness. To achieve the organization’s mission, NCRP produces original research and thought-provoking content, provides tools for grantmakers, engages philanthropy and nonprofits in productive dialogue and advocates for public policies. For more information, visit us at www.ncrp.org.

Position Overview

Paid Nonprofit Membership Internship with a Progressive Nonprofit in D.C. (Potential to convert to full-time role)

Are you recent graduate looking to build skills and experience in nonprofit membership management through a PAID year-long internship?  This PAID internship lasts from August 2019 to August 2020, with the potential to convert to a full-time staff position during that period.

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) in Washington, D.C., is looking for a membership intern. In this role, you’ll get a chance to learn more about and interact with progressive nonprofits and foundations across the country that are engaged in the daily fight for a more equitable society.

You’ll learn about program support – managing financial and activity records, maintaining a database of contacts crucial to our program’s success, and how to prepare reports to track an organization’s progress.  You’ll get a chance to bring new organizations into the fold as we continue this movement to make philanthropy more accountable to the needs of communities with the least wealth, opportunity and power.  You’ll get a chance to engage with our member organizations to think strategically about how NCRP’s membership program can best support their critical role in our society and you’ll play a part in implementing those plans.

This intern will have an opportunity to work across teams while deepening their project management skills. If you’re interested in learning more about this sector and building transferable skills for future work, please read more below.

This is a 25-hour per week internship.

*The nonprofit membership intern reports to the Manager of Nonprofit Membership and Engagement.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Daily Program Oversight

• Track financial transactions

• Manage records of membership recruitment and member enrollment into one of our 12 issue area specialties using database campaigns

• Send membership sequence emails for new memberships, lapsed and soon-to-lapse members

• Maintain up-to-date contact information in our database for all members

• Update the member-only website with new resources as needed

• Draft bi-monthly member update emails

• Schedule team meetings and other administrative tasks

Field Engagement – Recruitment and Retention

• Help assemble recruitment lists

• Conduct outreach via emails, phone calls, and local in-person meetings

• Manage follow up and help with the planning of recruitment events as needed

• Answer inquiries from prospects or current members as they’re received

• Conduct orientation calls with new members

• Represent the organization out in the larger sector

Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies:

• A strong commitment to equity and social justice

• Interest or experience in community organizing

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Detail oriented and personable with excellent follow up skills

• Ability to work independently, with strong organization and time-management skills and comfort with priority changes

• Ability to troubleshoot and take initiative in solving problems

• Creative talents such as web design and video creation are a plus

• Microsoft Office proficient, especially Word and PowerPoint

• Working knowledge of Salesforce or similar CRM databases

• Working knowledge of Zoom or similar webinar platforms

How To Apply

To Apply: See NCRP’s website to apply. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received. We are hoping to fill the position by early October.

NCRP is an equal opportunity employer, and welcomes and strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ-identified candidates to apply. NCRP will provide, excepting any undue hardship, reasonable accommodations, on request, for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The Organization

The Wallace Foundation — an independent, national, New York-based philanthropy with $1.5 billion in assets – traces its origins back more than half a century to DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace, founders of The Reader’s Digest Association.

Mission and Approach

The Wallace Foundation seeks to improve learning and enrichment for disadvantaged children and foster the vitality of the arts for everyone. The foundation has an unusual approach: in each of our focus areas – Arts, Education Leadership, and Learning and Enrichment – we seek to identify, and help answer, one or more significant questions whose answers are not known but which, if known, could help propel progress more broadly. As responsible stewards of our resources, we seek to ensure that our initiatives contribute to Wallace’s dual goals: (a) benefits for our partners and those they serve in the form of increased capacity, and (b) benefits for the broader field through credible, relevant knowledge.

This “Wallace Approach” is reflected in the way the foundation develops its strategies and designs its initiatives. We begin by attempting to understand the context of the fields in which we work in order to identify important unanswered questions to address.  We then simultaneously fund programmatic work in the field by organizations (including technical assistance and peer learning communities) and research that studies the process and results of their efforts in order to generate improvements and insights that can benefit both the people served by the grant recipients and the field as a whole. The public reports emanating from this work are the basis for our strategy of catalyzing broad impact, acting as a knowledge hub for credible, useful lessons to be disseminated to key audiences.

Interdisciplinary Team Structure

The Wallace Approach is carried out in an interdisciplinary team-based structure with three disciplines: program, communications, and research.  We seek employees who are highly skilled in their professions, able to work collaboratively across disciplines to capture the synergy of diverse experience and ways of thinking, think analytically, and communicate clearly.  We value the flexibility to adapt to change, a desire to learn, and the ability to work productively both on one’s own and with colleagues inside and outside the foundation.

For more information on The Wallace Foundation and to see examples of our work, please visit http://www.wallacefoundation.org

 

Communications strategy

All our communications efforts are designed to support our foundation-wide branding and positioning as a source of relevant, credible knowledge. We thus place a high premium on the preservation of our credibility: we say more only as we know more. Because of this commitment, the Communications Officer is expected to acquire deep knowledge of lessons learned from our initiatives, both those captured in published reports and emerging through grantee activities. She or he plays a leading role in helping members of the interdisciplinary team reach consensus on the foundation’s institutional point of view on the evidence base to inform the development of syntheses, tools, videos and infographics that help translate findings to key audiences.

 

Wallace’s communications strategy supports the foundation’s overall approach by promoting the diffusion of effective ideas and practices generated through our work toward the goal of strengthening practice and policy broadly. Our dissemination strategies draw on insights from a wide variety of fields —including the diffusion of innovations, communications, persuasion theory, marketing, social marketing, and social psychology—to reach our key audiences: policymakers, practitioners and their influencers in the fields in which we work.

The work of the Communications unit is guided by our foundation-wide communications strategy encompassing four channels: direct dissemination through our Web site, conference presentations and speeches; dissemination in partnership with external membership and issue organizations who help us reach practitioners and policymakers; underwriting of coverage in non-profit trade and general media; and social media. In all cases, we use metrics to assess reach and cost effectiveness.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Communications Officer is a key contributor to the success of the Foundation’s initiatives, bringing substantive expertise and experience in strategic communications to the interdisciplinary team’s work and the foundation’s overall communications strategy. The Officer is member of the interdisciplinary teams that design and implement the initiatives through which the foundation does its philanthropic work. The Officer leads the planning and design of multi-dimensional approaches to disseminate knowledge to catalyze broad impact in assigned areas of focus, and effectively manages a broad range of communications partners.

Reporting to the Director of Communications, the Communications Officer will support our work in Education Leadership and the Arts, serving on these interdisciplinary teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Membership in interdisciplinary teams

Actively contribute to both the design and implementation of the initiatives undertaken by the interdisciplinary teams responsible for the assigned focus areas.

·         Bring a communications perspective to the interdisciplinary team’s design of major strategies, both in launching new initiatives and in making course corrections. Actively contribute to the identification of learning agendas and the design of professional learning communities among grantees. Ensure strategies build on the foundation’s evidence base and sustain its reputation for credibility, and employ best practices in communications, both Wallace’s and industry-wide, to most effectively reach key audiences and contribute to nationwide impact.

·         Lead the interdisciplinary team’s development and implementation of the overall communication strategy for initiatives that helps us synthesize and share evidence and lessons as they emerge and, if appropriate, provides communications technical assistance to grantees.

·         Lead the implementation of the communications aspects of strategies and actively support program and research colleagues in the implementation of the entire strategy.

Knowledge sharing to catalyze broad impact

Support dissemination of knowledge generated through Wallace’s work with the goal of strengthening practice and policy in the fields in which we work.

·         Lead the process within the interdisciplinary team to distill, synthesize and write the key messages that constitute the foundation’s institutional point of view on relevant topics (which we call developing “message maps”). These maps are used by Wallace staff and/or grantees for meetings, speaking engagements, and media interviews, and as the basis for Wallace products expressing the foundation’s point of view and encouraging awareness, understanding and action among targeted audiences of the evidence and lessons from our initiatives.

·         Participate in staff review of draft reports and knowledge products to ensure the final versions reflect our interdisciplinary perspective and commitment to “say more only as we know more,” are respectful of the grantees whose work is presented in the report, and meet our high standards for credibility, clarity, organization and non-partisanship.

·         Lead planning, organization and execution of conferences, briefings, webinars, and workshops for the initiatives in the areas of focus, as well as Wallace-developed products including publications, videos, podcasts, infographics and other vehicles.

·         Contribute to and/or lead aspects of the Communications Unit’s development and implementation of Wallace’s foundation-wide communications strategy and processes, e.g. guidelines for selecting and managing communication partners, and principles for our editorial review process.

·         Cultivate relationships and participate in external networks, with other funders, and professional associations.

Grants, contracts, and partnerships management

Acting as responsible stewards of our resources, ensure that the funded work of our initiative reflects Wallace’s “dual goals:”

·         Manage the work of public relations firms, grantees, communications partners and media sponsorships to advance the overall goals of the initiative: local impact and broader field knowledge.

·         Effectively build a relationship of trust, candor and transparency with grantees so that discussion of challenges and problems leads to the shared leaning and problem-solving on which progress is recognized and we build on success.

·         Fulfill stewardship responsibilities: (i) ensure grant budgets reflect the scope of deliverables; (ii) monitor spending and review financial reports to inform future funding; and (iii) review reports, provide feedback, and maintain an up-to-date grantee record in the foundation’s grants management database.

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Demonstrated experience designing and executing strategic communications plans, preferably aimed at encouraging the spread of ideas or changing behaviors.

·         Demonstrated collaborative approach to shared problem-solving – preferably in an interdisciplinary setting – that is grounded in advancing the work, assumes good intentions, demonstrates respect, and welcomes diversity of perspectives.

·         Demonstrated experience leading or helping to lead the development and management of briefings, webinars, conferences and workshops, press releases, and other tactical communications efforts.

·         Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to distill key messages from complicated research reports in ways that reflect our commitment to credibility and accuracy rooted in our evidence base, and which will be clear to external audiences.

·         Skill in managing multiple projects at the same time.

·         Ability to bring together and build productive relationships with and among external parties (grantees/partners/vendors).

·         10 – 12 years of experience in a strategic communications, public affairs, journalism, public relations or policy analyst role, of which at least five years should include managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders; experience can be in non-profit, for-profit or government.

·         Bachelor’s degree.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Our benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 403(b) Retirement Plan and Paid Time Off (PTO).

 

The Wallace Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to maintaining a diverse workplace where differing perspectives are a source of strength.

To Apply:

The Wallace Foundation has retained the services of Chaloner Associates to conduct this search.  Please direct all inquiries, nominations, and applications in confidence to:

Amy Segelin, Partner
Chaloner Associates
580 Broadway, Suite 600
New York, NY 10012
amy@chaloner.com
Please put Wallace Foundation in the subject line of your emailed application

The Organization

For 50 years, the NEA Foundation (NEAF), an independent, public charity founded by educators for educators, has been keeping the promise of public education by providing programs and resources to improve public education for all students. We believe that when educators unleash their own power, ideas, and voices, communities, schools, and students all benefit. To learn more, visit https://www.neafoundation.org.

Position Overview

The Program Officer for Global Learning primarily manages the NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship (GLF) and may contribute to other program areas or special projects, as assigned.

Established in 2011, the Global Learning Fellowship is a 12-month, cohort-based professional development opportunity for K-12 public school educators. Through a blend of online, peer, and international field-based learning opportunities, Fellows develop the skills and knowledge to integrate global competency into their daily classroom instruction. The Program Officer manages all aspects of GLF program delivery and oversees its budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Serve as lead project and financial manager for NEAF’s Global Learning         Fellowship:

• Drive the mission and goal alignment of the Global Learning Fellowship in relation to the NEAF’s goals and mission.
• Maintain day-to-day Fellowship program budgets, tracking programmatic spending, and generating financial documents.
• Lead the Global Learning Fellows’ recruitment, application and onboarding processes, ensuring a broad representation of educators from across the United States.
  • Coordinate the Fellowship application and peer-review processes via the Cybergrants platform.
  • Communicate with Global Learning Fellowship  applicants.
  • Generate contractual agreements for applicants selected as Global Learning Fellows.

2.  Facilitate the development and implementation of a 12-month global               education course for each cohort of Fellows:

• Plan, curate and help deliver in-person workshops and virtual webinars, and moderate an online discussion board, all part of a blended group learning experience supporting Fellows’ global education and competency.
• Research and recruit experts to serve as presenters for workshops and webinars.
• Maintain program communications and coordinate online community-building activities for Fellows.
• Collaborate with program alumni that volunteer to serve as mentors to new Fellows.

3.  Collaborate with the Foundation’s senior leadership team and external           partners to design a dynamic 7- to 10-day global learning field study for         the Fellows.

• Design and distribute program surveys and other measurement tools to continuously seek Fellows’ feedback and assess their learning and satisfaction throughout the fellowship.

4.  Recruit and manage consultants and external partners to support                   Fellowship activities.

• Generate partnership agreements, memorandums of understanding and consultant agreements.
• Supervise consultant activities and work products.

5.  Build out and manage a network of Global Learning Fellowship alumni.

6.  Produce (or review) editorial content for Fellowship communications and         marketing, working in partnership with Foundation’s Communications and       Development teams to advance program awareness and identify external       resources.

7.  Develop and maintain effective professional relationships that advance           the Foundation’s programmatic goals.

8.  Research and stay current on the field of global education. Produce               summary briefs for Foundation staff and others.

9.  Contribute to the Foundation’s short- and long-term planning and                   budgeting activities, as well as ongoing internal learning and team                   development efforts.

10. In partnership with other staff, may oversee a Program Assistant/                    Associate or student interns.

11. Represent the Foundation at conferences, symposia, and meetings                where appropriate.

12. Coordinate as needed with other colleagues on joint projects, and                  execute special global learning-oriented projects and other duties as              assigned.

Desired Qualifications

1.  BA/BS degree and a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.

2.  Proven project management experience, including attention to detail,             ability to manage multiple relationships and deliverables simultaneously,         and timely follow-through.

3.  Commitment to and passion for public education, as well as familiarity             with the nonprofit sector and its role in social change.

4.  Record of accomplishment working on globally-focused issues or                   programs is encouraged, but not required. A curiosity to understand               different perspectives and cultures is a must.

5.  A goal driven self-starter, with an ability to work independently and under       pressure while interacting with a wide range of people.

6.  Strong leadership skills, self-confidence, resiliency and poise.

7.  Outstanding writing skills and an articulate speaker with the ability to               serve as spokesperson for the Foundation.

8.  Ability to develop and manage budgets.

9.  Team player, possessing a keen sense of humor and creative problem-            solving skills.

10.  Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, in alignment with             the Fellowship’s global field study.

Benefits

The Foundation offers an excellent benefits package.

How To Apply

For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to neafhr@nea.org, noting “Program Officer, Global Learning” in your subject line.

The Organization

MISSION

Understanding that grantmakers are successful only to the extent that their grantees achieve meaningful results, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) promotes philanthropic strategies and practices that contribute to nonprofit success.

ABOUT GEO

In 1997, a group of grantmakers committed to strengthening and improving their practice around capacity building came together to learn from one another. Over the years, GEO members have inspired each other by working and learning together to lift up the grantmaking practices that matter most to nonprofits and that truly improve philanthropy.

GEO designs 1) conferences focused on solving of-the-moment challenges, 2) regular opportunities for peer learning (including cohorts, workshops, webinars, and member calls), and 3) publications that highlight best practice and examples from peers. As a result, GEO drives grantmakers’ progress for more effective change.

GEO’s current strategy focuses on 1) engaging grantmakers in high-impact programs that encourage the adoption of smarter grantmaking practices, 2) integrating racial equity into a vision for smarter grantmaking, 3) delivering the call to action for grantmakers to strengthen nonprofits and communities, 4) establishing shared values and stronger member identity within the GEO community to support long-term field change; and 5) building and maintaining the internal excellence necessary to do this work.

Toward this end, GEO engages 1) members who are looking to change their own practices as well as those who can partner with other funders, 2) nonprofits who are leading the direct work and can determine if GEO is on the right track about the grantmaker practices that are most important, and 3) other philanthropy support organizations, consultants, and other partners that share GEO’s goals for the field and can enhance its knowledge.

GEO is based in Washington, DC with a staff of more than 20 and an annual budget over $5 million.

Position Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

GEO, a vibrant community of more than 7,000 grantmakers worldwide, is leading a dynamic and growing movement for smarter grantmaking to transform communities and ensure equitable and impactful outcomes. GEO offers a rich community for its members to learn with each other and a platform of resources and tools for: stronger relationships between grantmakers, nonprofits, and communities; capacity building; learning and evaluation; collaboration; change management; culture; racial equity; and flexible, reliable funding.

GEO seeks a curious, inspirational President and CEO motivated by possibilities and committed to maximizing philanthropic effectiveness to achieve a more just society. With an adaptive and facilitative leadership style, the President will be an effective mobilizer, collaborator, and bridge builder among GEO’s members, staff, and the broader philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.

Committed to implementing a framework of racial equity as core to philanthropic effectiveness, the President will ensure that the principles of transparent communication, collaboration, and commitment to equity are consistently promoted both externally as well as within the organization.

The new President will take over an organization with an extraordinary record of achievement over the past 22 years. To build upon GEO’s legacy, the President will possess extraordinary vision and entrepreneurial acumen and the ability to manage a complex membership philanthropic support organization that serves as a connector and resource to its members while leading in an ever-evolving movement for systemic change in philanthropy and the broader society. Key to the President’s success will be their ability to dynamically and successfully ensure relevant and actionable programs and services, attract new members and resources, and equip members with additional tools to bring real progress to communities. All of the efforts of the next leader will be driven by a sense of passion, community, respect, humility, equity, and action, as well as a firm belief in the untapped potential of philanthropy.

PRESIDENT AND CEO’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES

● Leadership – Lead with a mission-driven sense of urgency and commitment to racial equity. Inspire with a strategic vision while attending to day-to-day operations, services, and activities. Lead and support a committed, passionate staff with a shared vision and sense of purpose, creating ongoing opportunities for learning, growth, and creativity. Facilitate effective and collaborative work of the senior leadership team, assuring and strengthening alignment with organizational values, strategy, and the business plan. Organize strategic planning initiatives, incorporating buy-in from GEO’s constituent membership base. Serve as a respected thought leader in the field, staying abreast of new developments and ahead of the curve.

● Racial Equity – Lead and support GEO’s continuing journey to incorporate a commitment to racial equity as core to philanthropic effectiveness into both its internal and external work.  Apply a racial analysis, communicate to others at multiple developmental stages of understanding, inspire allies in the equity movement, and support/partner with content experts. Develop programming, tools, and resources that help GEO member organizations practice racial equity within their own organizations and in their grantmaking. Internally, create an inclusive environment where all staff, regardless of their identities, can thrive. Tend to culture through living out values, build staff’s intercultural competencies, provide equitable access to growth opportunities for all staff, and ensure the staff has the competency to support members and each other in advancing racial equity.

● General Management, Administration, Finance, and Planning – With the COO and other staff, ensure fiscal sustainability and health, attending to both longer-term financial forecasting and the efficient administration of day-to-day operations. Hold the organization to the highest levels of accountability and consistency with respect to all management systems, accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, funding, cashflow, and cost reporting.

● Board Relations – Establish a strong working partnership with the Board of Directors built on trust that enriches their experience and brings forth their best ideas and efforts in the governance and support of GEO. Facilitate the work of the standing Board committees. Build strong, collaborative working relationships between Board and staff. Help strengthen the Board through the recruitment of new members as needed.

● Member Development and Fundraising – Lead fundraising with the Revenue Team and the engagement of senior staff and Board members to sustain, diversify, and strengthen recruitment, engagement, and support. Shape a revenue strategy and funding model that expands GEO’s reliable revenue over time. Build a strong culture of philanthropy within the organization in which Board and staff serve as ambassadors and engage in relationship building.

● Communication – Oversee communication of the organization’s vision for smarter grantmaking, stronger nonprofits, and more equitable communities. Serve as a visible spokesperson and advocate for smart and effective philanthropy, increasing membership and attracting resources. Build upon GEO’s reputation as a recognized leader and partner in the field. Shape and deliver compelling messages that move GEO’s change agenda forward. Serve as GEO’s principal public spokesperson to media, members, and other important constituencies about the organization’s mission, services, programs, and members. Represent GEO as a thought leader through national committees, conversations, and convenings that hold the most potential to advance its change agenda. Together with staff, monitor key trends and issues in the field of philanthropy and communicate their implications to staff and Board with recommended action.

● Partnership and Program Development – Serve as a driver of innovation by continuously scanning for new opportunities and new potential partnerships that support progress on GEO’s change agenda. Evaluate and ensure that all member services and programs are coordinated and relate to the organization’s overall strategy and mission. Align staff functions and responsibilities based on programmatic goals and promote a customer service culture that holds the organization accountable for achieving intended outcomes. Provide thought leadership as GEO shapes new partnerships, lines of business, or areas of focus. Contribute to strategy development of GEO’s programs and services. Ensure that GEO continues to produce practical tools grantmakers need to foster impactful change in their communities.

● Learning for Improvement – Assess and evaluate the organizational structure, staff, and functions. Implement strategies for promoting continuous improvement and accountability. Ensure an organizational commitment to evaluation so that GEO understands the progress it is making and where it needs to make adjustments. Ensure and promote ongoing learning and improvements in the field by setting expectations and modeling a commitment to give, receive, and integrate feedback.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE AND CHARACTERISTICS

The President and CEO will:

● Be an unwavering champion advancing the movement for smart and effective philanthropy to transform communities, creating a more equitable and just society;

● Be a knowledgeable and experienced leader with the credibility to engage and inspire a diverse set of constituencies around GEO’s mission, including members, funders, philanthropic and nonprofit peers, and the media; be able to influence change in the field both by lifting up and appreciating exemplars as well as holding grantmakers accountable to better practices;

● Be a leader with demonstrated experience putting racial equity into practice, who listens with understanding and treats everyone with respect with a consultative and inclusive internal and external management style; be a consensus builder able to make tough decisions when necessary;

● Have a high level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to bring people together around a shared vision and common cause;

● Inspire trust through integrity, competence, and follow-through;

● Have a deep understanding of the philanthropic and nonprofit fields with respect to capacity building, evaluation, systems thinking, change management, and organizational learning from an equity perspective; possess a firm understanding of the philanthropic community – its policies, leaders, trends, and funding matters;

● Be nimble and curious, with an openness to learning new things and seeing things in new ways;

● Have proven managerial, problem-solving, and strategic-planning skills as a results-oriented executive in a growth-oriented environment; have the creativity to break free from established structures and try new approaches to solving problems;

● Have demonstrated success as a steward of responsible growth in an organization; believe that anything is possible and be able to get it done;

● Have demonstrated ability as a catalyst for transformative change to balance long-term strategic vision with daily operational responsibilities; have the ability to attract and hold top people to work for the organization and to nurture high-performing teams; have the ability to share responsibility for leadership of the organization and partner with the Board and staff to set goals, track progress, and assess effectiveness of the organization;

● Have the sophistication to build membership services, cultivate, and seize new opportunities for revenue generation; be a leader able to ensure enduring and impactful services and programs; be a talented fundraiser who enjoys the opportunity to secure resources and rises to the occasion;

● Enjoy collaborating with others to develop creative ideas and approaches; possess a sense of optimism, adventure, and humor; effectively bring out the best in others; have demonstrated experience navigating partnerships, building and working in coalitions, and putting mission first, ahead of individual needs/interests; prioritize – listening and learning from partners.

For more information about the organization and its programs, please visit https://www.geofunders.org/.

Grantmakers for Effective Organizations seeks a diverse pool of candidates. Salary will be negotiable commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Applications, including cover letters and resumes, and nominations should be sent to the attention of Paul Spivey at GEO@PhillipsOppenheim.com.

The Organization

About the Foundation

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help the world’s disadvantaged and vulnerable people. The Foundation currently conducts strategic initiatives in six priority areas: providing safe water, ending chronic homelessness, preventing substance use, helping young children affected by HIV and AIDS, supporting transition age youth in foster care, and extending Conrad Hilton’s support for the work of Catholic Sisters. In addition, following selection by an independent international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to a nonprofit organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. In 2018, the Hilton Humanitarian Prize was awarded to SHOFCO (Shining Hope for Communities), a grassroots organization based in Nairobi, Kenya that catalyzes large-scale transformation in urban slums by providing critical services for all, community advocacy platforms, and education and leadership development for women and girls. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.6 billion in grants, distributing $114.9 million in the U.S. and around the world in 2017. The Foundation’s current assets are approximately $2.8 billion. For more information, please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org.

Position Overview

About the role

Under the direction of the Manager, Executive Office & Board Relations, the Board Relations Coordinator provides high-level administrative support to the Foundation’s board of directors, as well as to the Chairman of the Board in his role as Chair of the Board Executive Committee and Nominating Committees. This position will also support the Manager in the creation of the quarterly meeting board docket; provide board-related meeting and site visit coordination, which includes board travel and other logistical planning. The Board Relations Coordinator also leads the coordination of the Foundation’s Generations In Giving (GIG) program, overseeing project tracking, communications and knowledge sharing, coordination of meetings and contribution to project reports, grant oversight and planning for the Foundation’s discretionary and matching programs. The Board Relations Coordinator is an integral member of the executive office team and reports directly to the Manager, Executive Office and Board Relations.

Responsibilities:

Board Coordination – 35%

·   Under the direction of the Manager, Executive Office, conduct one or many of the following duties to manage the board docket calendar and docket material submission and review process: Develops an annual calendar for distribution to all staff/Reviews materials for adherence to Foundation style guide and template formats.

·   Assists with the compilation of the quarterly board docket, including uploads to Diligent and maintenance of Board Portal.

·   Assists with the managing of accurate filling and records related to the board of directors, meeting minutes, corporate certifications and archives.

·   Assists in ensuring compliance with operating policies as it relates to the Board of Directors.

Generations in Giving (GIG) – 30%

·   Manages GIG discretionary and matching programs, including assistance with forms and ensuring deadlines are met, goal of achieving 100% utilization of GIG discretionary funds.

·   Facilitates GIG Opportunity Fund grantmaking process, which includes providing counsel to GIG members, as well as education on due diligence for researching non-profits and deep dive learning into specific issues chosen by GIG members.

·   Oversees the nominating and voting process and assisting GIG members in the preparation of PowerPoint and oral presentations. Organizes the live broadcast of the presentation through a webinar platform to the other GIG members.

·   Works with GIG Committee of the Board to prepare agendas and relevant materials, and participates in bi-weekly check- in calls with committee chair. Also attends meetings to record minutes.

·   Provides on-boarding orientation on GIG program to new Foundation employees.

·   Organizes learning opportunities for GIG members, which may include conference attendance and/or webinars.

·   Organizes and moderates periodical GIG Retreat, including venue selection, travel, logistics, invitations, etc. Develops materials, memos and proposals for GIG program development.

·   Manages the Board Internship Program, including the selection process, on boarding, etc.

·   Serves as primary point of contact for GIG communications, which includes acting as a liaison between GIG members and the Foundation. Prepares and distributes bi-annual GIG newsletter.

·   Interfaces with GIG Advisory Council re administrative tasks.

Board Committee Support (Non GIG) – 25%

·   Provides support to Chairman of the board with routine special projects related to BEC and Nominating committee meetings (i.e. board slate).

·   Collaborates with Administrative Assistant, Executive office to draft quarterly Chairman’s report.

·   Attends BEC meetings (and Nominating Committee when requested) to record minutes.

·   Assists the Manager with other committee support when needed.

Education / Training

·   Bachelor’s Degree

Experience/Technical Skills

Required:

·   Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector and/or philanthropy field.

·   Experience working with board of directors

·   Excellent writing skills and the critical thinking skills to analyze and summarize reports.

·   Strong oral communication and relationship-building skills; interacts with others in a professional and diplomatic way.

·   High level of professionalism, diplomacy and discretion with the ability to maintain matters of confidentiality.

·   Solid organizational skills, able to effectively manage and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines, and is highly attentive to detail.

·   Works well independently and collaboratively within a team and demonstrates a high degree of initiative, resourcefulness and flexibility to meet needs of the role.

·   Ability to continually seek information and look for new approaches to processes and practices.

·   Excellent computer skills to include Microsoft Office and database experience.

Desired:

·   Interest in the Foundation’s mission and the administration side of grant making and philanthropy

·   An understanding of grant making and the nonprofit sector are highly desired.

·   Knowledge of grants management software (Giving Data) a plus.

Competencies:

·   Business insight

·   Plans and aligns

·   Cultivates innovation

·   Communicates effectively

·   Balances stakeholders

·   Collaborates

In addition to the role specific competencies listed above, our Core Competencies are just as important as they identify the key values and strengths shared by everyone at the Foundation, regardless of the job they perform:  Drives Vision and Purpose, Collaborates, Instills Trust, Global Perspective and Strategic Mindset

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we seek candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.

How To Apply

http://jobs.jobvite.com/hiltonfoundation/job/oTNw9fw5

The Organization

We work on a variety of projects that fall primarily in these areas: Advocacy & Social Movements, Health & Health Equity, Social Justice, Theory of Change & Evaluation Planning, Evaluation Capacity Building, and Dataviz.

Position Overview

Innovation Network, a national research and evaluation consulting firm that works to advance the field of evaluation through research, practice, and sharing of learning with the broader evaluation and nonprofit community, seeks nominations and applications for the role of Senior Associate. With an interdisciplinary team of nine staff, Innovation Network is poised to grow and engage a new Senior Associate to partner closely with the leadership team to lead evaluation engagements and support Innovation Network’s strategy to contribute to thought leadership in the field.

The Senior Associate will lead the design and management of client engagements; support the professional growth of the Innovation Network team; and contribute to the organization’s thought leadership to advance evaluation. Ideal candidates will bring demonstrated subject matter expertise in the areas of philanthropic and nonprofit programs, services, and advocacy initiatives, including the issue areas of advocacy and social movements, health/health promotion/health equity, policy change, and democracy; a master’s degree in a social science or related field; deep knowledge of evaluation concepts, frameworks, theories, and designs; and significant experience in a consulting environment. Application instructions can be found at the end of this document.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Innovation Network is a national research and evaluation consulting firm that works to advance the field of evaluation through research, practice, and sharing of learning with the broader evaluation and nonprofit community. As a mission-driven organization, Innovation Network is dedicated to strengthening the field of nonprofit evaluation, providing resources and expertise so that nonprofits have the knowledge and skills to learn from their work and create greater impact. With original roots that focused on evaluation of smaller scale programs, Innovation Network now also partners closely with funders seeking to create social change by evaluating harder-to-measure concepts such as advocacy and social movements, health and health equity, and social justice.

·       Advocacy and Social Movements: As funders and nonprofits are increasingly adopting new strategies such as grassroots engagement, grassroots mobilization, community organizing, systems change, and policy advocacy, Innovation Network has cultivated expertise and strategies to evaluate these types of complex initiatives. Innovation Network has deep experience evaluating federal, state, and local policy change efforts, in addition to systems change and grassroots movements, recognizing the ever-evolving nature of social movements and advocacy. Whether the team is mapping civic infrastructure to understand how civic engagement organizations can be strengthened or working to better understand the landscape of health advocacy, the work is designed to inform strategic decision making.

·       Health and Health Equity: With a deep understanding of the role of policy change to address systemic inequities, Innovation Network recognizes the challenges and benefits of evaluating health initiatives and deploys customized tools and frameworks to help its partners more effectively evaluate the impact of their efforts on policy to support the health of communities. Innovation Network’s approach is grounded in the notion that work at the state and local level will change health outcomes and perceptions nationwide and frequently takes a community or field-level approach to understand patterns and trends across the health landscape.

·       Social Justice: Social justice principles are inherent to many advocacy efforts that attack the root causes of systemic inequities, aiming to break down the institutional barriers that keep groups disadvantaged. Innovation Network engages with its partners to address issues related to economic justice, poverty, and racial justice.

Innovation Network further strengthens the field through training that builds evaluation capacity building through its widely-read publications, including its hallmark report, State of Evaluation.

With an interdisciplinary team of nine staff, Innovation Network is poised to grow and engage a new Senior Associate to partner closely with the leadership team to lead evaluation engagements and support Innovation Network’s strategy to contribute to thought leadership in the field.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE SENIOR ASSOCIATE

 The new Senior Associate will join a highly dedicated and talented team and a committed board to provide insight to the social sector in evaluation theory and cutting-edge evaluation practice. As a senior member of the team, the new Senior Associate can expect to engage the following core challenges and opportunities:

Lead the design and management of client engagements. The Senior Associate will steward client relationships and manage multiple evaluations from early to end stages. S/he will design robust project plans including theories of change, evaluation plans, and data collection methods/tools to evaluate the impact of client initiatives; collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, and focus groups; draft and finalize deliverables, including writing reports and other products and designing data visualizations (charts, tables, maps, etc.).

Support the professional growth of the Innovation Network team. The Senior Associate will coach, train, and support Innovation Network staff in all facets of evaluation, including evaluation design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Additionally, s/he will contribute to an internal culture of collaboration, innovation, and learning.

Contribute to Innovation Network’s growing thought leadership to advance evaluation. The Senior Associate will engage in research/writing projects, trainings, facilitation, and public speaking to support evaluation capacity building across the field. Additionally, s/he will lead in designing agendas, webinars, and facilitating meetings and/or learning sessions for Innovation Network’s partners and clients.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess many of the following qualifications and attributes:

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in the areas of philanthropic and nonprofit programs, services, and advocacy initiatives, including the issue areas of advocacy and social movements, health/health promotion/health equity, policy change, and democracy.
• Master’s degree in a social science or related field required; PhD preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of related research and evaluation experience; Knowledge of/experience with evaluation concepts, frameworks, theories, and designs.
• Significant experience in a consulting environment (e.g., as an independent consultant, for a consultant firm, or as an internal consultant) and the ability to manage multiple client projects at once.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in an environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong qualitative analysis skills including experience conducting interviews, focus groups, and analyzing qualitative data.
• Deep knowledge of quantitative methods including survey instrument design, survey deployment, and analysis.
• Effective communication skills, including speaking, writing, and synthesis; Ability to deliver both concise summaries and in-depth reports.

§  Demonstrated ability to work closely with team members, build relationships, and promote a sense of community.

§  An energetic, collaborative, and flexible style; a natural communicator with highly developed emotional intelligence; a sense of humor and collegiality that makes the work fun.

 

How To Apply

TO APPLY

This search is being conducted with assistance from Allison Kupfer Poteet and Cara Pearsall of the national search firm NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications and your resume (in Word format) should be sent to: IN-SA@nonprofitprofessionals.com. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

Innovation Network is an equal opportunity employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group is an executive search and consulting firm dedicated to serving the mission driven community. We partner with global mission-driven clients to deliver highly-tailored, innovative, and strategic senior- and executive-level search services.  www.nonprofitprofessionals.com.

 

The Organization

The New England Grassroots Environment Fund (Grassroots Fund) is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to energize and nurture long term civic engagement in local initiatives that create and maintain healthy, just, safe and environmentally sustainable communities.

Our program work:

• fosters innovation by providing direct grant support,
• convenes changemakers through our RootSkills Training Series and Catalyst Conversations,
• amplifies voices through Trend Reports and our participatory processes; and
• reimagines philanthropy through our shared decision-making model.

The Grassroots Fund co-creates healthy and sustainable communities throughout New England by providing individuals and groups – particularly those who have been marginalized – with access to the tools, resources and connections they need to achieve environmental and social justice. Our Guiding Values are fundamental to our mission, functions and programs.

Position Overview

The Grassroots Fund seeks a dynamic and collaborative individual who has an established record of work in marginalized communities and experience in developing programs that provide resources to grassroots initiatives. The Program Manager will oversee two primary areas: 1) the Grow grant program, including facilitating the 2-tiered participatory process of an open call for application readers and grantmaking committee, providing applicant support, managing grant intake, review, and management of grant awards and implementation of program-related ‘catalyst calls’ and 2) collaborating with planning committees to convene several regional Catalyst Conversions and oversee fellows to compile annual Trend Reports that capture and share the stories, strategies and gaps from the grassroots environmental sector. The Program Manager works with a team of two other Program Managers and reports to the Director of Operations.

The Grassroots Fund is seeking an accomplished Program Manager with a minimum of 3 years of experience in environmental and social change advocacy, particularly in low-resourced and marginalized communities.  Experience in grantmaking processes is highly desirable.

We are looking for applicants with a highly collaborative style. Ideally a candidate has experience overseeing interns/fellows and working with teams with multiple, connected programmatic goals. Candidates should demonstrate high energy, maturity, and leadership with the ability to assess and interpret information to make strategic decisions and utilize stories from grassroots work for maximum impact. We are looking for someone who demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications skills.

As the Grassroots Fund is a small non-profit, we seek someone who can work well independently and manage multiple projects and priorities. Candidates should have a high level of comfort working with online organizing tools like Google Drive and GoToWebinar/Zoom.

Candidates should have passion for and commitment to environmental, social and economic justice and believe in the power and impact of grassroots action leading to a just transition. We are looking for a proven ability to work productively and respectfully across diverse communities and populations. A candidate needs to have the ability to travel regularly within New England – and occasionally beyond – and participate in occasional evening and weekend obligations. We are looking for someone with flexibility, a sense of humor and creative solution-seeking skills.

More information Here.

How To Apply

Please submit a single PDF that contains a cover letter, current résumé and the names and contact information of at least three professional references. We will begin review/interviews as applications are received and the position remains posted until filled. Please send your PDF application file to:

job@grassrootsfund.org. Please direct any questions to email only.