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The Organization

From Bridgewater State University’s inception in 1840 by Horace Mann as one of the first normal schools in America to the current day, BSU has worked to ensure that our students receive an accessible, affordable, and exceptional education. BSU aspires to be the leader in our mission class for closing equity gaps for Black/Cape Verdean, Latinx, Native American, Asian, and other students of color. BSU’s institutional values, the work of the President’s Special Task Force on Racial Justice, and leadership of the Leading for Change Higher Education Diversity Consortium underscore the campus’ commitment to racial equity and other forms of social justice.

Driven by Bridgewater State University’s overarching priorities of student success, equity and opportunity, the Office of Alumni and Development, as part of the President’s Division, builds capital vital to the institution’s continuous impact, growth and transformation, and does so by:

-CONNECTING

Building new and re-establishing relationships with alumni from all class years

-SUPPORTING

Tapping independent resources to garner support for the University’s programs and people

-SHARING SUCCESS

Showcasing the talent, character, and accomplishments of the 75,000-plus extended Bridgewater State alumni

Position Overview

Assistant Director, Major Gifts Officer

Position Summary:

The Office of Alumni & Development is dedicated to enriching and advancing the experience for all students and building a student-centered culture with a commitment to inclusion and innovation. We are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome, and included. When you join the team at Bridgewater State University, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Major and Planned Giving, the incumbent of this position will work directly with a portfolio of selected donors and donor prospects to deepen and strengthen their philanthropic relationships with the University. The incumbent of this position will identify and qualify prospective major donors, involve them with the University through personalized cultivation, and develop and execute timely and appropriate gift proposals through face-to-face or virtual visits and other creative strategies. Responsibilities also include managing several strategic programs, such as reunion leadership giving, and outreach orchestrated with other campus colleagues, as a means to furthering relationships with donors and prospective donors.

This is an exempt, APA unit position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.

Position Type: APA Professional

Essential Duties:

1. Serve as a Major Gifts Officer for the University, with responsibility for a portfolio of approximately 100-150 donors and donor prospects with giving potential in the $10,000-$100,000+ gift range. Execute individualized cultivation/solicitation contacts with assigned prospect consistent with contact-goals set annually by the Executive Director for the BSU Foundation.

2. Implement the moves management system in qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding individual donors using a series of virtual and/or in-person visits, events and other engagement opportunities. Collaborate in divisional prospect management meetings and efforts to fully utilize moves management throughout all stages of the development cycle. Use a multicultural and inclusive approach to devise strategies and initiate activities to involve donors and prospects in meaningful ways in the life of the University.

3. Formulate and implement a comprehensive multicultural and inclusive reunion giving program to organize and coordinate fundraising efforts; sets participation and dollar goals, and works with Advancement Services to manage processes of screening and rating alumni. Provides ongoing support for chairs and committee members. Identifies, recruits, trains, briefs and motivates committee members.

4. Support the Associate Director of Major and Planned Giving to coordinate direct mail and e-mail; magazine and other university publications; planned giving web-pages. Work with the Associate Director of Major and Planned Giving to manage and grow the 1840 Society, the University’s stewardship program for planned giving donors.

5. Work with the Donor Relations Coordinator in expanding and executing an array of personalized stewardship programming that ensures the fulfillment of donor intention and highlights the impact of philanthropy on the educational opportunities and outcomes of individual recipients.

6. Work reciprocally with the Associate Director of Major and Planned Giving and Prospect Researcher to assume strategic relationship management responsibilities with assigned prospects. Advance proposal development and execution via regular prospect review meetings, consistent logging of relevant anecdotal and tactical information, and preparatory research in advance of all meetings.

7. Collaborate with interdivisional colleagues across campus to involve donors and prospects with the university. Serve as the divisional liaison to specific academic and student affairs units to further the goals of the Office of Alumni & Development in accordance with the University’s philanthropic priorities and strategic plan.

8. Develop a diverse volunteer resources in the major and planned gifts areas, working with select members of the BSU Foundation Board, various other alumni volunteer leaders and current major and planned gift donors.

9. Assist with a variety of the Office of Alumni & Development events and projects as assigned. Travel, primarily in New England but also nationally, is required, as well as the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

10. Participate in University’s initiatives and programming around diversity, racial justice, equity and inclusion.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.

1. Bachelor’s degree required.

2. Three to five years of professional development experience, including experience working directly with major gift donors and personalized prospect management.

3. Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

4. Commitment to customer service excellence/support to enhance an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion.

5. Proven facility with computers in a Windows environment and with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or an equivalent development-specific customer relationship management system a must. Proven baseline prospect research experience preferred.

6. Ability to communicate appropriately and professionally, both verbally and in writing, a diverse student body, faculty, staff, volunteers, alumni and high-level, including correspondence and proposal writing and public presentation.

7. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse student body, faculty, staff, volunteers, alumni and high-level donors to build relationships.

8. Self-motivation and initiative; ability to carry through on projects with minimal supervision; willingness to work both independently and as part of a team.

9. Strong ethical and professional standards and the ability to motivate and inspire a commitment to the University’s mission in both staff and volunteers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Multi-year campaign fundraising and higher education experience preferred.

Work Environment:

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities.

Office activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and interaction with computer equipment; Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 5 pounds.

Occasional travel may be required.

Special Conditions for Eligibility:

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

Posting Number: S00649P

Open Date: 04/14/2021

Close Date: 5/19/2021

Open Until Filled: No

How To Apply

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

*a minimum of one (1) employment history entry.

*a minimum of three (3) professional reference entries.

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/2242976

Bridgewater State University (BSU) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer which actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

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The Organization

The Labor Innovations for the 21st Century (LIFT) Fund is a first-of-its-kind fund that identifies and supports unique opportunities to catalyze the conditions under which worker centers, emerging worker organizations, labor unions, and philanthropy can collaborate on strategies to build worker power, improve workplace conditions, and increase community well-being. Through grantmaking, convening, learning, and research, LIFT develops a robust network of collaboration and innovation across the labor movement and philanthropy.

Position Overview

The Executive Director will be guided by and work in partnership with a highly engaged Steering Committee. Working closely with the two co-chairs, currently representatives of the Ford Foundation and AFL-CIO, they will set the strategic direction of the fund and leverage a diversity of perspectives and experiences to advance worker justice through LIFT.

The LIFT Fund is seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Director who will shepherd the organization’s current growth trajectory in a dynamic funder landscape and changing labor market. This includes continued cultivation of the network, development of opportunities for learning and collaboration, and the movement of resources to equip the movement. S/he/they will be an innovative and relationship-oriented professional with a deep understanding of philanthropy, the labor movement, and the role of worker centers. The Executive Director will be passionate about worker justice and drawn to the potential for philanthropy to organize with labor toward worker justice, community well-being, and prosperity. Leveraging the relationships across philanthropy, labor, and workers movements, the Executive Director will have the unique opportunity to strategically position LIFT to shift the conversation around worker power and workers’ rights at a critical time in the nation’s history.

Vision and Strategic Leadership

·        In partnership with the Steering Committee, articulate and advance a vision for philanthropy’s role in supporting worker justice and connecting the labor movement to community well-being and prosperity.

·        Center racial and gender justice in the strategy, with intentional focus on the experience of workers of color that reflects and advances the long-term power shift sought through the movement.

·        Develop a comprehensive strategy in partnership with the Steering Committee to move resources to build worker power and identify key innovations to build bargaining power and reign in corporate power.

·        Champion and lead the development of LIFT’s Southern Workers Opportunity Fund, building the capacity, infrastructure, and regional and national presence.

External Relationships & Partner Cultivation

·        Identify, develop, and cultivate potential philanthropic, labor, and individual donor partners to provide financial and strategic support to LIFT by leveraging the strong commitment of current funders and the national spotlight on the conditions of workers.

·        Position LIFT as critical resource and convening ground for strategy development between labor and philanthropy; represent the LIFT Fund externally, promoting the strategy and work of grantees to raise awareness of the importance of worker rights nationally and engaging with key actors and stakeholders to advance campaigns on issues of direct relevance to LIFT.

·        Develop a strategy and process for prospective funding partners to formally engage in the work of LIFT.

Programmatic & Organizational Management

·        Working closely with staff and Steering Committee, analyze the opportunity landscape, identifying high potential organizations and fostering connections across the broader ecosystem that together will form the necessary coalitions, collaborative spaces, and grantee partners to support the strategy.

·        Identify opportunities to enhance the learning agenda and capacity building in the network, ensuring strong connections between local and national actors that lead to collaboration, co-creation, and synergy between partners, as well as LIFT’s presence in the national conversation on worker justice.

·        Lead the organization through a period of growth, including the development of a robust staff team and the alignment of operations, systems, and policies to sustain continued growth.

·        In partnership with NFG, oversee operating and grantmaking budgets, ensuring reporting and compliance requirements are met.

Steering Committee Partnership and Governance

·        Leverage the connections and counsel of the Steering Committee to further LIFT’s reach and build innovative partnerships with key organizations, labor partners, and networks.

·        Build on a strong culture of partnership and collaboration between the Steering Committee and Executive Director to continue to foster transparency, clear communication, and trust with an overall focus on mission.

·        Ensure organizational resources effectively serve and support LIFT’s mission and strategic goals through effective planning and accountability systems.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The Executive Director will pair a passion for advancing worker justice with a sophisticated understanding of both labor and philanthropy’s roles in supporting movement building. While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

Connection to the Mission

• Passionate commitment to worker rights, economic justice, and the labor movement; lived experience that informs a deep understanding of the historic fight for racial and economic justice and its relationship to the labor movement, preferably within the context of the Southern United States and/or in communities of color.
• Familiarity with the field of philanthropy and experience working with or inside organized labor; nuanced understanding of how strategy is developed in each, and the ability to leverage those differences for shared impact.
• Understanding of the larger civil rights movement and the role labor, faith groups, civic engagement, and community organizing play in advancing the rights of people. Savvy to position the LIFT Fund’s work into national conversations about the future of work, labor, and racial, gender, and economic justice.

Leadership

·        Experience developing theories of change and grantmaking strategy in partnership with a broad coalition of partners and funders.

·        Demonstrated record of success in leading an organization through growth and in diversifying fundraising through increasing investment from a range of new and current funders.

·        Strategic thinking and innovative curiosity required to operate in a dynamic landscape paired with the ability to successfully implement complex strategies.

·        Familiarity with the potential partner and grantee landscape including worker organizing, worker organizations (such as worker centers, labor unions and other emerging worker organizations), and knowledge of base building, faith-based organizing, and other forms in which people build power in their communities.

·        Authentic and sophisticated communicator (written and verbal) with the confidence to step into the spotlight when the moment calls and a leaderful approach to share that with others.

·        Innate ability to foster and manage relationships across sectors, interest areas, levels of seniority, and personality types.

Management

·        Outstanding project management skills with the ability to drive complex, multi-faceted initiatives forward to deliver high quality results on time; advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic and growing environment.

·        Team orientation and collaborative spirit required in a small and growing organization; self-starter with the ability to work independently toward common goals and objectives.

·        Highly positive and enthusiastic style; can-do attitude paired with a collaborative and inclusive style.

·        Bachelor’s degree preferred or the combination of 10 years of relevant lived and professional experience applicable to the role.

How To Apply

More information about the LIFT Fund may be found at: https://theliftfund.org

This search is being led by Carolyn Ho, Andres Marcuse-Gonzalez, and Catherine Seneviratne of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

For more information and to apply please visit https://recruitcrm.io/apply/25286774

The LIFT Fund and NFG are equal opportunity employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. Women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ people are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organization

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. Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion.

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

Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion. The Kennedy Center’s Diversity & Inclusion Council, composed of staff members from various departments across the organization, is committed to guiding and holding the Center accountable in the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the work at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager of Major Gifts is a dynamic individual who loves to work collaboratively, but is also excited to fully own their own projects. The incumbent enjoys persuasive writing and creating organized systems, but also talking to people about the importance of the arts and arts education.

The Assistant Manager of Major Gifts assists the Manager of Major Gifts and Director of Major Gifts and Leadership Campaigns in the planning, coordination, and execution of the Major Gifts Campaign (gifts of $50,000+), the Annual Trustees Fund, and the management of the President’s Council.  All of these portfolios combined contribute millions of dollars to the Kennedy Center each year in designated, undesignated, event, and special campaign support.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Manager include research, cultivation, acquisition, stewardship, Board management, and ongoing maintenance of both unrestricted and restricted contributions.  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 fulfill campaign objectives and goals. This position works in tandem with and generates work for an Assistant and, at times, an intern.

How To Apply

Please apply online at www.kennedy-center.org/careers

The Organization

About the Organization:

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. Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion.

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

Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion. The Kennedy Center’s Diversity & Inclusion Council, composed of staff members from various departments across the organization, is committed to guiding and holding the Center accountable in the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the work at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Job Description:

The Assistant Manager (AM) is an opportunity for a new professional to support donor strategy and relationship management to grow corporate support for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra, and Washington National Opera. This position reports to the Manager of Corporate Relations and will work collaboratively with other development leadership and staff to plan, develop, and implement the solicitation of corporate sponsorships—both restricted and unrestricted—for their identified portfolio of corporate donors.

The AM will work closely with the Manager to organize and execute solicitation campaigns, spearhead prospect research and strategy, and manage the fulfillment of donor benefits. The AM will work directly with donors to identify interests and liaise with internal staff throughout the Kennedy Center, the WNO and NSO to identify opportunities for corporate engagement.

The AM must be able to exercise discretion in order to prioritize assignments and work under significant pressure, as many projects are time sensitive involving concurrent deadlines and donor interaction. A proactive working style and an eagerness to communicate and problem-solve with a positive attitude is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities:

70%    Fundraising

• Identify, cultivate, and solicit current and prospective donors/sponsors at all levels.
• Coordinate with the Manager and the Special Projects team to establish long and short term plans for fundraising initiatives.
• Initiate and build ongoing relationships with current and prospective donors to meet established fundraising goals.
• Draft/edit proposals, final reports, solicitation letters and other written materials as needed. Includes the submission of budget and financial information.
• Serve as a knowledge center to identified program areas within the NSO/WNO and KC:
  1. Understand program/project/festival plans as they are developed;
  2. Evaluate current programs for funding potential and develop proposals based on known interests of funders;
  3. Seek out new funders based on existing programs and a donor focused strategy of matching programming with funder interests.
  4. Report out updates to the rest of institutional relations staff, including resources and opportunities for engagement by other KC funders.
• Develop and supervise the preparation of creative, individually tailored written and/or alternative media presentations for proposals and reports.

30%    Special Events/Gala

• Manage KC Honors, WNO, NSO, and Mark Twain Gala fundraising campaigns working directly with special events and affiliate development teams.
• Function as the internal point of contact for event fundraising for your donors, working closely with the special events team and Major Gift’s fundraising professionals.
• Actively work on fundraising for multiple events across the Center in various stages at the same time.
• Steward portfolio through all events related activation opportunities and work directly with corporate contacts to fulfill benefits.

N/A     Maintains current knowledge of the funding industry via all available means; 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:

• B.A. required
• Minimum of 2 years development experience required
• Working knowledge of the performing arts is preferred

Skills & Knowledge Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills are imperative, as are interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Creativity is critical to identifying funding sources, matching their interests to projects, and communicating persuasively the need for funding, both in person and in writing.
• A professional and cordial demeanor, tact, and diplomacy are imperative as the incumbent is regularly in contact with people at all levels of society and business including Kennedy Center leadership, high level corporate executives, volunteers, major donors and prospects, and other personnel.
• Basic knowledge of fundraising and/or relationship management software required (e.g. Tessitura).

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:

• Large, vibrant, fast-paced office that values organization, proactivity, flexibility, efficiency, and teamwork
• Office culture encourages professional growth through internal promotion whenever possible
• Occasional event-based evening and weekend work required
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate

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 403(b) Retirement Plan

How To Apply

Please apply at www.kennedy-center.org/careers

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

Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion. The Kennedy Center’s Diversity & Inclusion Council, composed of staff members from various departments across the organization, is committed to guiding and holding the Center accountable in the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of the work at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Position Overview

Job Description

The Assistant Manager, NSO Individual Giving, assists the Manager of NSO Development in the management and long-term development of the NSO National Trustees (donors $15,000+), NSO Major Gifts (donors $10,000+), and NSO Circles (donors $1,800+) campaigns, including research, cultivation, acquisition, stewardship, and ongoing maintenance for both restricted and unrestricted contributions.  The incumbent serves as a development liaison and assists with and manages other special initiatives and events as necessary.  This position generates work for two Development Assistants, all reporting to the Manager of NSO Development.

The Assistant Manager must be able to exercise discretion, effectively prioritize their time for both short- and long-term project management, maintain database records for effective fundraising success, and develop and grow personal relationships with a range of NSO contributors. An eagerness to communicate and problem solve with a positive attitude and creativity is essential.

Duties & Responsibilities

50%   Fundraising Portfolio – Manage a portfolio of donors giving $1,800+ across NSO Circles, Major Gifts, and National Trustees campaigns:

• Steward a portfolio of active and prospective NSO donors via direct contact through phone, email, in-person visits/events, and off-site events and travel
• Research, qualify, and strategically cultivate donors for new, renewing, and upgraded giving by preparing research briefings, custom cultivation and solicitation strategies, and solicitations and proposals, and soliciting gifts personally
• Ensure prompt and appropriate donor stewardship by overseeing correct gift entry, acknowledgments, tax receipts, database updates, involvement of NSO leadership, recognition/crediting, event and engagement invitations, benefits fulfillment, and overall portfolio moves management tracking
• Work directly with the Strategy & Special Projects and Planned Giving teams to identify potential upgrade, new major gifts, and planned giving prospects

35%   Campaign Strategy & Management – Support the Manager in all aspects of implementing NSO individual giving campaign strategy:

• Develop solicitation materials such as one-pagers, proposals, presentations, and brochures in support of the National Trustees and Major Gifts campaigns, including the Amici di Gianandrea and Noseda Era Fund
• Develop renewal and solicitation materials, such as letters, reply forms, brochures, etc. for the NSO Circles mid-level giving campaign and work with the WNO and Kennedy Center Circles team to coordinate the stewardship and solicitation of shared donors
• Oversee the Assistant, NSO Circles & Events, in all aspects of implementing the NSO Circles campaign, including gift processing, renewal processes, recognition, and benefit fulfillment
• Oversee the financial tracking and performance monitoring of the NSO Circles campaign, including reporting progress to the Manager and Chief Development Officer on a bi-weekly basis and recommending adjustments to ensure the campaign meets its annual goal

15%  Events, Travel, and Meetings – Support the Manager and Special Events team in implementing NSO event and travel strategy to support NSO donor engagement and fundraising:

• Assist in conceiving and designing thoughtful and strategic donor engagement opportunities including small cultivation events, large-scale donor benefit events, and national and international travel opportunities
• Plan and develop/coordinate content for three annual NSO National Trustees business meetings in Washington, D.C. and national and international locations
• Proactively engage portfolio donors through formal and informal (i.e. attending rehearsals, meeting in lounges pre-concert, arranging meals and meetings with Development staff and/or NSO staff and artists) engagement opportunities throughout the season and in support of individual moves management strategies and fundraising goals
• Personally staff on-site and off-site NSO and Kennedy Center events, both locally and nationally, in support of donor and prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies

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

N/A   Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Two to four years development or related experience required
• Working knowledge of the performing arts is preferred, specifically classical music

Skills & Knowledge Qualifications

• Superior organizational, written, and verbal communications and interpersonal skills
• Careful attention to detail
• Proven organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact with staff and donors
• Ability and confidence to work without close supervision
• Ability to delegate, multitask, and manage projects with varying timelines
• Experience with Tessitura is ideal

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.

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 403(b) Retirement Plan.

How To Apply

Please submit your application at www.kennedy-center.org/careers

The Organization

The Fremont Area Community Foundation (FACF) is an independent, 501(c)3 organization serving the community of Newaygo County, Michigan, a rural community just east of the shores of Lake Michigan and home of Gerber Products. FACF is among the largest rural community foundations in the nation and is the fourth largest community foundation in Michigan. The Foundation has combined assets of approximately $280 million, nearly 50% of which is unrestricted, provides over $6 million in support and grants annually, is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees, and has a staff of 22 and an operating budget of approximately $2.5 million.
FACF exists to improve the quality of life for all residents of Newaygo County, by connecting community needs with the passions of families, businesses and individuals. It has three focus areas to guide its work and make a lasting change in the community: commitment to addressing unemployment and underemployment in the community—all in the name of strengthening a growing and sustainable local economy; supporting education as one of the most important tools for success; and focus to reduce poverty and revitalize community by shifting the discussion from poverty to prosperity by supporting individuals and families in their journey to self-sufficiency.

Position Overview

FACF seeks a proven leader whose passion for service to the community is demonstrated by a career-long dedication to improving the human condition.  As a leader with exceptional communication ability, this person must relate to people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and be adept in convening people with common interests and concerns so that relevant aspirations and goals are pursued in a productive manner.  An agent of change, this individual must be comfortable leading in an effective, respectful manner that builds partnerships and goodwill to drive success across the community and in the achievement of the Foundation’s goals.

Career experience in a top leadership position in a community foundation or other grantmaking foundation is preferable, although not required; however, an understanding of public charities and the community foundation financial model is expected. A depth of understanding in rural philanthropy is critical. Leading, growing, and empowering a highly competent staff team and a dedicated, committed Board are needed skills as well.  Energy, natural optimism, sound judgment, persistence, perseverance, passion, charisma, and the ability to be a good listener and a quick learner are important personal attributes.  A sense of humor and humility are also valued.

The ability to communicate exceptionally well is necessary for success in this position.  As the key spokesperson for FACF, this person must be able to speak extemporaneously on any number of subjects to build trust and support. The qualified candidate must demonstrate success in reaching out to the community, seeking to establish trust and build rapport with those who have varying viewpoints and perceptions.  High integrity and sound judgment are essential to success in this role.

FACF seeks a leader who can demonstrate an ability to raise community awareness and to clearly articulate the innovative message of vision and direction, particularly to those individuals, families and companies who have the desire and the capacity to make a significant philanthropic impact in the community.  The ideal candidate will show a high level of interest in participating in the life of the FACF community through civic involvement, public service, volunteerism and club or social activities.

A Master’s degree is preferred, a Bachelor’s degree is required. Continuing education and involvement with national foundation thought leadership is a plus.

How To Apply

To confidentially apply, submit a current resume and letter of introduction to Kittleman & Associates at https://bit.ly/320D8a5. (click on the Apply button at the bottom of the page).

For more information about Newaygo County visit: https://newaygocountyexploring.com/.

For more information about the Fremont Area Community Foundation, visit: https://facommunityfoundation.org/.

The Organization

Americans for Financial Reform (AFR) has been called “the leading voice for Wall Street accountability” in Washington. Help us continue and grow this important work.

Our organization played a leading role in winning passage of the Dodd Frank Financial Reform bill and the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and we are continuing the fight to create a financial system that deconstructs systemic racism and inequality and promotes a just and sustainable economy. Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund (AFREF)’s staff effectively advances the agenda of a coalition of more than 200 consumer, civil rights, labor, community-based, and other organizations, along with academics and other experts, working together to advance this fundamentally important part of the economic and racial justice agenda.

Position Overview

AFREF invites nominations and applications for a Managing Director of Policy. As a key member of the senior leadership team and reporting to the Executive Director, the Managing Director will increase our impact and capacity to drive change. She/he/they will partner with AFREF’s leadership and staff to strengthen our policy analysis and advocacy, build connections between different threads of our work, and will bring an inclusive management style that supports staff members to achieve their highest potential and is grounded in principles of equity and inclusion.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Leading a team of AFREF policy staff; Managing the work of the team to increase coordination of work streams within the team, and across the organization.
• Providing mentorship and support to policy staff that helps build and sustain a strong culture of inclusion, growth, and performance.
• Working with the Executive Director, leadership team, and policy staff to develop and implement specific strategies to advance our policy agenda.
• Contributing to planning and to fundraising for the organization as a whole.

Policy Effectiveness

• Collaborating with and supporting members of the policy team to produce high quality work including regulatory comments, bill analyses, reports, memos and responsive materials.
• Collaborating with members of the policy team, and across the organization, to identify, develop and articulate connecting themes in AFREF’s work to build a strategic shared narrative.

External Engagement

• Representing the organization and presenting on our policy agenda in meetings with policy makers, at public events, and with the press in an effective manner that advances AFREF’s goals.
• Building and maintaining relationships with policy experts and leaders at partner organizations and academic and research institutions.
• Building and maintaining relationships with policy staff and principals at financial regulatory agencies and on Capitol Hill.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

While no one person will embody all of the qualities enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes and experiences:

·       A serious commitment to economic and racial justice.

·       15+ years of relevant experience, including five years of leadership and management experience in a mission-driven, fast-paced, high-performance environment.

·       Deep knowledge of at least some areas of AFREF’s policy work, and a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn in additional areas.

• Experience with and enthusiasm for mentorship and staff development; demonstrated commitment to equity, and to responsive, accountable leadership and proactively managing others to take ownership, initiative, and action.
• Exceptional writing skills, including for both general and technical audiences.
• Excellent public speaking skills, and experience dealing with the media.
• Knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory processes, experience on the Hill or at a Federal Regulatory Agency an asset.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle multiple projects at once, and to adapt to a swiftly changing environment.
• A record of strategic and big picture thinking.
• A law degree or an advanced degree in economics or a related field is an asset but not required.

The salary range for this position is $110k-125k plus benefits and will be determined based on experience and qualifications for the role.

TO APPLY

For more information about Americans for Financial Reform (AFR), please visit: ourfinancialsecurity.org

For more information about the AFR Education Fund (AFREF), please visit: realbankreform.org

This search is being led by Katherine Jacobs, Paola Peacock-Villada, and Sarah Hecklau of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their resume, cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with a writing sample (included as part of cover letter document) via NPAG’s candidate portal.

AFREF is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

The Wallace Foundation — an independent, national, New York-based philanthropy with $1.75 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. The Foundation’s mission is to foster equity and improvements in learning and enrichment for young people, and in the arts for everyone. Grounded by its core values (see Page 2), which guide how staff work together and with grantee and external partners, the Foundation aims to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and support the mission.

Position Overview

The Foundation is seeking a Research Officer to manage its portfolio of research grants and grantees associated with its investments in Education Leadership. The Officer serves as a key member of the education leadership strategy and implementation teams, where the Foundation’s education leadership directions, including research directions, are collaboratively developed and refined. Both teams are comprised of staff from the Foundation’s program, communications, and research units. The Research Officer for Education Leadership will contribute their research perspectives and expertise to support the Foundation’s overall strategy in education leadership, and in particular, to identify related research directions and opportunities to build the knowledge base in ways that advance the Foundation’s strategy.

The four primary dimensions of the Research Officer for Education Leadership position are:

1)      Effectively manage the design, review, award, and implementation of a range of research projects developed as a part of the Foundation’s knowledge agenda in education leadership;

2)      Intellectually contribute research perspectives to the Foundation’s collaborative process of designing, implementing, and refining its education leadership strategy;

3)      Conduct in-depth editorial reviews of commissioned research reports to support knowledge-sharing and dissemination of lessons learned with the broader fields of practice and policy; and

4)      Contribute to the Foundation’s research capacity and approach as a part of the Research Unit.

As the Foundation begins a new 6-year initiative focused on equity-centered leadership in Fall 2021, the Research Officer will manage a suite of grants employing a range of predominantly qualitative and mixed methods including ethnography, impact and effects study designs, and development of an equity assessment tool.

Reporting to The Wallace Foundation’s Director of Research, the Research Officer will bring deep knowledge of research in education leadership and equity and a depth of experience with qualitative research in particular. Strong candidates will also demonstrate exceptional relational, translational, and active-listening skills which will be crucial for contributing to sound decision-making in the Foundation’s collaborative team structure. The Foundation values 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 organization.

This search is being conducted with support from the national search firm NPAG. Application instructions can be found at the end of this document.

Organizational Overview

History

DeWitt and Lila Acheson Wallace founded The Reader’s Digest Association with the initial launch of the magazine in 1922. With the wealth amassed from the publication, the Wallaces contributed generously to a wide assortment of artistic, cultural, and educational causes during their lifetimes. They also ensured that after their deaths their fortune would go to philanthropy. The Wallaces’ giving has touched many institutions and their legacy continues today through the work of The Wallace Foundation. With assets of about $1.75 billion in 2019, The Wallace Foundation stays true to Lila and DeWitt Wallace’s passions for education, youth development and the arts. In particular, The Wallace Foundation has supported work in the areas of: school leadership, afterschool programming, summer learning, expanded learning, building audiences for the arts and arts education for young people.

Over the last ten years, the foundation has refined its approach to focus on identifying and filling knowledge gaps that, if closed, could help fields make significant progress. It has launched several major efforts: the Principal Supervisor Initiative, Building Arts Audiences for Sustainability, Partnerships for Social Emotional Learning Initiatives, and an initiative to develop stronger afterschool arts programming for underserved young people. It has also added significantly to its library of information and ideas; its online Knowledge Center has more than 1,000 reports, articles, videos, infographics, and other materials.

Core Values

Wallace seeks to develop long-term, inquiry-led approaches to creating a more equitable society by developing and sharing evidence-based strategies to make meaningful contributions in partnership with others locally and for the field. They value behavior that demonstrates a commitment to Mutual Respect and Support, Equity, Continuous Learning, Collaboration, Excellence, and Accountability.

Mission and Approach

The Wallace Foundation seeks to foster equity and improvements in learning and enrichment for young people, and in the arts for everyone. The foundation has an unusual approach: In each of its focus areas – Arts, Education Leadership, and Learning and Enrichment – it seeks 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 its resources, Wallace seeks to ensure that the Foundation’s initiatives contribute to Wallace’s dual goals: (a) benefits for Wallace’s grantees and those they serve in the form of increased capacity, and (b) benefits for the broader field through credible, relevant knowledge.

The Foundation’s approach to strategy and investment begins with efforts to understand the context of the fields in which they work to identify an important unanswered question to address. They then simultaneously fund programmatic work in the field and invest in research that studies the process and results of the funded field efforts to answer the question 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 and other research products resulting from this work are the basis for the Foundation’s strategy of catalyzing broad impact by serving as a knowledge hub for credible, useful lessons to be disseminated to key audiences of practitioners, policymakers, and influencers.

Research at The Wallace Foundation

At the Foundation, research is fully integrated into all initiatives. Funded research projects include a wide range of approaches, including the synthesis of existing knowledge; landscape and big data studies; qualitative and ethnographic studies; implementation analysis; case studies; participatory research; outcomes studies; cost studies; market research; and policy analysis. In addition to the academic publications these studies may produce, they almost always generate research reports or products designed for use by practitioners and policymakers, in order to advance the Foundation’s goal of spreading useful, effective ideas and practices.

The majority of Wallace-funded studies in education leadership are related to:

• Understanding conditions and developments in the field of education leadership.
• Studying and understanding the work of program grantees (such as districts, schools, and communities) in multi-year initiatives.
• Conducting exploratory studies that analyze conditions, generate knowledge, or build research tools that can advance future investments by the foundation.

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE RESEARCH OFFICER

The Research Officer for Education Leadership will bring deep research knowledge, expertise, and experience at the intersection of education leadership, equity, and research methods to the strategic discussions that shape Wallace’s initiatives. The Research Officer will work with the Research Director to identify gaps in the knowledge base, develop RFPs, manage the grantee selection and award process, and then manage funded studies.

The Research Officer for Education Leadership will play a crucial role in the following areas:

Strategy and Initiative Design

As a member of the educational leadership interdisciplinary team, s/he/they will:

·       Identify and synthesize existing evidence related to Wallace initiatives; develop and shape useful analyses of implementation and effects of Wallace initiative approaches; identify and analyze challenges and opportunities for an initiative to inform policy discussions; and ensure that evidence-based approaches are fully integrated into the strategy.

·       Work with the Director of Research to identify key knowledge gaps and research approaches that could most benefit practitioners and policymakers, and advance knowledge in the field.

·       Draft requests for proposals for research studies. Lead or co-lead the identification, review, and selection of researchers with appropriate scholarship and methodological expertise for the questions the awarded studies are intended to answer. Develop ways to keep the strategy team informed, synthesizing emerging results from funded research teams, and organizing research updates for the team, as useful.

Collaboration within Education Leadership Team

As an active contributor to the education leadership strategy team, the Research Officer will:

·       Demonstrate deep understanding of equity with respect to education leadership—issues, challenges, trends, leading researchers, and practices.

·       Stay current with the relevant research literature in order to provide substantive, research-based, input into the team conversations, write RFP language that references the literature to frame the problem and research questions, and know who the relevant scholars are to invite to respond to RFPs or to commission directly.

·       Fully understand and support emerging directions in the strategy and implementation teams in order to represent the research unit and the interdisciplinary team to external and internal parties.

·       Contribute to discussions about potential education leadership program and communication grantees and technical assistance providers.

·       Have a full command of current and past Wallace-funded research in education leadership to be able to explain it to others, and know its strengths and weaknesses, including where more research is needed.

·       Be proactive and responsive to current and emerging needs and interests surfacing in the education leadership strategy and implementation teams, and in the respective program and communication units; this includes alerting staff to existing research findings or efforts, and identifying proactive scans and evidence reviews that could be conducted to inform anticipated needs or discussions.

Grants Management

The Research Officer for Education Leadership fosters positive working relationships with research grantees and district or other grantees in order to: (1) support the research grantees in their work, as needed, (2) ensure and understand how the funded studies are aligned with the Foundation’s strategy and knowledge agenda, and (3) ensure timely updates and connections in ways that can advance both the research grantee work and the Foundation’s strategy team processes. The Research Officer manages all aspects of Education Leadership research grants, including contracts management; review and analysis of analytic memos, reports, and other research deliverables; and budget or timeline changes. Specifically, s/he/they will:

·       Coordinate commissioned researchers’ data collection with relevant program officers when it involves complicated interactions with site grantees, including the collection of complicated and sensitive data in public school systems and youth-serving organizations.

·       Develop relationships centered on clear communication, including open exchanges about problems and successes, in order to ensure mutual understanding about the scope of work and deliverables.

·       Monitor grant progress throughout the year through periodic calls, meetings, contributions to PLCs and review of reports, and share feedback with grantees.

·       Build researchers’ understanding of the initiative strategy and learning agenda, how the site grantees’ work connects to the knowledge agenda and local context.

·       Lead research briefings to share findings and lessons with ed leadership strategy team and the foundation staff more broadly.

Support Effective Dissemination of Lessons Learned

·       Identify the kinds of knowledge emerging from research grants that can support learning among grantees, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and field leaders, as well as the formats that would best support their intended use (e.g., policy briefs, infographics, design principles, data charts, etc.).

·       Conduct careful editorial reviews of draft research reports and knowledge products to ensure that they are accurate, credible, clear, and meet the Foundation’s quality standards.

·       Represent the Foundation-funded education leadership research and overall strategy at conferences, briefings, workshops and on webinars.

Develop the Research Unit’s Capacity

The research unit currently consists of three Research Officers, each assigned to a different content area, an Administrative Assistant, and a Director. Together, the unit shares relevant findings of interest to one another, troubleshoots methodological and process issues related to the design and management of research grants, and seeks to develop a coherent approach to issues that cut across the distinct focus areas, such as equity, research use, and research methods. As a part of the research unit, the Research Officer for Education Leadership specifically will:

·       Work collaboratively with colleagues to stay abreast of emerging research methods and strategies, for example, new forms of data visualization, research tools or protocols, or theory development.

·       Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify new ways the unit can contribute to the strategy and implementation teams’ work in timely and useful ways, including new processes or protocols for evidence reviews or proposal reviews, or identifying external researchers whose work aligns with the foundation’s directions.

·       Provide intellectual and management support to the director, by keeping him or her abreast of relevant research findings or developments in the field and possible implications for the work of the foundation.

·       Represent the broader research unit to others inside and outside of the foundation.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• A Ph.D. in a relevant social science discipline;
• Scholarly history of conducting research and publishing peer-reviewed papers in the context of education leadership and equity;
• At least seven years’ experience designing and conducting education research (serving as a PI, co-PI, or project director);
• Deep understanding of the research literature in education leadership, particularly with respect to the equity dimensions and implications of practices, policies, and systems change efforts;
• Grasp of the education leadership field at large, current issues it is engaged with, and how research could be conducted and presented to advance practice;
• Excellent writing skills, spanning academic and more public/practitioner related audiences;
• Extensive professional networks with the education leadership research community;
• Capacity to work productively in a collaborative team structure;
• Experience working with or in district and school contexts, and/or working as a practitioner in a K-12 district or school context is desirable;
• Experience managing the collection of quantitative and qualitative data, including sensitive data from children, while meeting the requirements of relevant laws and norms;
• Demonstrated commitment to accountability and transparency;
• Ability to synthesize and add value by connecting site lessons, research, and the broader system;
• Excellent conceptual, analytic, and forward-thinking skills;
• Exceptional project management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Outstanding ability to connect, convey and receive complex ideas, and drive consensus and mutual understanding in writing, speaking, active listening, and synthesis.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $160,000.

Benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision for employee and covered dependents as of date of hire.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and schedule of annual holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development initiatives for growth.
• Leaves of Absence providing employees time to manage personal or family responsibilities, recover from an illness or injury, or respond to civic duties.

How To Apply

TO APPLY

More information about The Wallace Foundation may be found at: https://www.wallacefoundation.org/.

This search is being led by Allison Kupfer Poteet and Sarah Hecklau of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s candidate portal.

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

The Organization

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture opened in June 2005, in the heart of downtown Baltimore. The 82,000 square foot building houses 10,000 artifacts showcasing 400 years of Maryland African American history and culture.  The museum is the premier experience and best resource for information and inspiration about African American Marylanders. As the gateway to history through living culture, the museum showcases groundbreaking collections, exhibitions, performances, public and educational programs for all ages, and bridges the gap between the past and the present.

The Lewis is the second largest African American museum on the east coast. The museum is named after Reginald F. Lewis, a native of Baltimore and the first African American to close a billion dollar international leveraged buyout deal in 31 countries.  He was one of the first African Americans to open a law firm on Wall Street.

Position Overview

The Director-External Affairs will lead and coordinate the organization’s overall communications strategy. The Director will assist in developing policy and procedures governing public information and communications for the media, general public, state legislature, and special targeted audiences and will serve as the central spokesperson for the Museum in all communication efforts, developing and implementing advertising and marketing strategies. He/she works closely with partner organizations or initiatives connecting the Museum with positive marketing opportunities and community action programs. The Director provides marketing and communication support to all departments as needed and directs Museum’s advertising programs, agencies and the creative services for museum promotional materials, social media, and other scholarly publications. The Director is responsible for the brand website and the development of microsites as necessary. The Director manages the Sales and Facility Rental staff, developing appropriate presentation and sales material to promote the Museum as a desirable rental venue. The Director maintains media, internet, and public interest in the Museum, its mission, programs, and events. The Director will work with the Retail Manager to establish an online Museum Shop. The Director – External Relations supports Development in producing the annual fundraising Gala.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Museum Executive Director (ED) and is a member of the Senior Management team
• Participates with other Senior Management team members in setting the vision, mission, values and strategic planning for the Museum
• Manages the brand
• Manages sales and facility rental staff
• Identifies opportunities to promote the Museum throughout the state
• Works closely with the ED and senior team to develop communications strategies that will broaden the Museum’s reach and increase its branding
• Develops and refines “core” messages to ensure organizational consistency; provides training to all staff on communicating these messages
• Identifies significant media opportunities that can be leveraged to support increased awareness and exposure
• Develops crisis communication strategy and plans
• Supports the ED with communication to legislative bodies and elected officials regarding the vision, mission and goals
• Works with the Director of Development to develop the creative for the Museum’s donor communications, website and all other collateral materials
• Leads all public relations efforts
• Develops strategy, monitors and manages all web communications and social media for the museum, including analysis and evaluation
• Conducts VIP tours for national and local media and dignitaries as requested
• Supports the Interpretation, Collections, and Education staff  with marketing and communication of hosted programs and special exhibits
• Local, regional and national travel on a limited basis is required

OTHER FUNCTIONS

 The Director- External Affairs performs additional functions (essential or otherwise), which may be assigned from time to time. The position may require work on weekends, nights, and holidays to accommodate facility programming and utilization.

 TYPICAL PHYSICAL / SOCIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires the ability to operate general office equipment.
• Must exhibit strong people skills and be comfortable interacting with the general public
• While the majority of the work is performed inside, some outdoor work is required during various museum-related functions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Communications and Public Relations required, masters preferred
•  At least six (6) years’ experience in the Marketing, Communications and Public Relations field
• At least four (4) years serving in a supervisory role as a team leader with management related duties
• Significant communications experience that includes a blend of advocacy, media relations, and social media
• A strong track record of positioning an organization to achieve tangible outcomes in a competitive communications environment
• Ability to coach and support senior leaders as spokespersons
• Above average ability and experience serving in a public speaking role on camera, media interviews and group settings
• Ability to write speeches, prepare annual reports, and special presentations for media, board members, general public, and targeted audience
• Ability to utilize strategic marketing analysis to formulate marketing and communications goals with measurable outcomes
• Experience with event management and familiarity with working with and coordinating celebrities and dignitaries
• Must be able to work on multiple projects
• Thinking outside the box desired
• Must have a sense of humor

How To Apply

Send cover letter, three professional references, and desired salary to info.services@lewismuseum.org. No phone calls please.

The Organization

About the David and Lucile Packard Foundation:

The Packard Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and communities—and restoring and protecting our planet. Guided by the principles of our founders, we think big and serve with humility.

Our grantees are making positive change all over the world and in our own backyard. We are known for our work protecting the climate, oceans, and land and for advancing reproductive health and rights. We also work hard to ensure that all children and families have what they need to succeed. Our capacity-building projects help non-profit leaders build more powerful and impactful organizations and movements.

People join the Packard Foundation because they believe in our mission. They stay for the community of talented and thoughtful colleagues who care deeply about making a meaningful impact. Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion is central to all our endeavors. We are committed to continually improving our efforts to lift up diverse voices, to advocate for justice and to foster inclusivity — both within the Foundation and in our grantmaking.

The organization lives the values it supports. Our green headquarters is net zero energy and LEED® Platinum. Our bathrooms are gender neutral. Employees get a full week of paid time each year to volunteer with a non-profit of their choice. The Foundation also has a generous donation matching program for staff.

There is much work to do in the world and our local communities. At the Packard Foundation, we are committed to doing it with the highest levels of integrity, effectiveness and caring.

To learn more about the Foundation, please visit www.packard.org.

Position Overview

About the Department:

The Grantmaking Process Team ensures the Foundation’s end-to-end grantmaking process, systems, and data are continually optimized to support the Foundation’s goals, grantees, and partners today and in the future. This position will reside with the Grantmaking Process team but will provide support across the various grantmaking departments in the Foundation at different times.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Limited Term Program Assistant to join our team to support programs across the Foundation. This includes providing general administrative support and specific support for grantee proposal documents.

This is an ideal opportunity for you if you are early in your career and want to gain experience in the nonprofit sector OR you have work experience but want to transition into the nonprofit sector. We are looking for candidates who are mission driven, flexible, detail-oriented, have excellent time management capabilities, and demonstrated skills to work effectively with others. You should enjoy a variety of work and have the desire to contribute to the work of the Foundation and its grantees.

This is a limited term position (no more than 2 years) and will help build your resume for a role in the nonprofit space. You will report to the Grantmaking Process and Training Manager. Initially the role may start remotely but you will be required to work onsite at the Foundation offices in downtown Los Altos, California once the Foundation offices reopen.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with grantee proposal documents (reviewing for completeness, organizing, and maintaining)
• Compose and/or proofread general correspondence, memos, summaries of grantee proposal documents, and other documents, as needed
• Assist with tracking grantee report deadlines and reviewing reports as needed
• Organize, schedule, and take notes at meetings
• Update team documents and file documents stored in a web-based system
• Support grantmaking teams in the review process of the grant portfolio from proposal invitation through post award
• Work in an inclusive manner with integrity, sensitivity and respect for others
• Assist in other administrative projects across the Foundation, special events, and Foundation-hosted meetings as needed

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to effectively utilize technology, with proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to a variety of tasks
• Ability to work effectively as a team member across multiple teams
• Ability to meet deadlines and to multi-task
• Highly organized and efficient
• Ability to exercise judgment in responding to phone calls and email, and in handling confidential information
• Experience working or connecting with diverse communities
• Ability to work effectively remotely until the Foundation offices reopen

Experience

Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years’ experience working in an administrative support position. Nonprofit knowledge / experience as a volunteer, or recipient is helpful.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a limited term, full-time non-exempt position. Compensation will be commensurate with related work experience and education.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation offers excellent benefits for eligible employees. Current benefits include: medical (HMO and HDHPs), dental and vision coverage; 15% employer contribution to employee retirement plan; life insurance, disability insurance, vacation and sick leave; an adoption benefit; fertility benefit; a financial wellness program; health advocacy services, paid time off to volunteer for nonprofit organizations; matching grants for employee contributions to tax exempt organizations; commute assistance; and tuition assistance.

To Apply:

To apply, go to the Packard Foundation Careers page. Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest in the Packard Foundation’s mission and programs.

Principal applicants only — Candidates whose qualifications most closely fit the criteria for the job will be contacted — No phone inquiries, please

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool.

The Foundation uses an outside firm to check the accuracy of information supplied by applicants who are extended an offer of employment.