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The Organization

The mission of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation (Foundation) is to transform our community through focused leadership and advocacy that inspire partnerships and expand giving.

Position Overview

This work is guided by the Chief Impact & Strategy Officer together with the Impact Department to advance the Foundation’s four-county region (El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo) through its general grantmaking, programs, and Strategic Initiatives.

As a key member of the Impact team, the Director of Impact & Strategic Partnerships will serve as a dynamic, engaged contributor working to develop and implement new approaches to promote and lead the Foundation’s Expanding Philanthropy and Social Economy and Connecting the Regional Food Economy initiatives.

As either team lead or collaborating staff member, the Director will be responsible for the development and management of several primary impact areas: 1) Curating programmatic content and evaluating and administering a portfolio of grants for assigned SIs; 2) Engaging in the community by serving as a Foundation representative for grantee or other impact-related events or opportunities; 3) Working with Foundation fundholders, as necessary, to guide them in their grantmaking to impact areas; and 4) Other special program or administrative duties as needed. Capacity-building is a core issue that supports all of the Foundation’s SIs.

Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and approach, the Director of Impact & Strategic Partnerships will lead the Foundation’s efforts to build the capacity of the capital region’s social sector by cultivating knowledge of trends in philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and developments in the SIs and incorporating this knowledge within and outside the Foundation. The Director will help build and strengthen capacity building metrics and serve as a thought partner to grantees and community partners, with an eye toward helping create a pathway for the Foundation to make impactful and strategic grants, emphasizing the importance of unrestricted funding.

The ideal candidate has a record of strong community engagement, grounded in equity and inclusion, and focused on how diverse perspectives and opportunities for participation from all communities—especially those disproportionately underrepresented—lead to improved outcomes. Familiarity with philanthropic approaches, requirements and processes, nonprofits and/or grantmaking experience is required. The successful candidate has a demonstrated capacity to think strategically, take initiative, and execute strategies, as well as the ability to define program objectives, evaluate progress, and manage budgets and complex projects in a deadline-driven and high-achieving environment.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree desired, but Bachelor’s degree with significant and relevant work experience may substitute
• Five or more years’ work experience in a foundation or similar setting and/or familiarity with philanthropy and nonprofit sector is required
• Demonstrates ability to be exceedingly well-organized and flexible, a self-starter and work independently and within a team, with the proven ability to multi-task, set work priorities, track projects and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and experience with data sets
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills including excellent listening, public speaking, oral/written communications
• Demonstrates robust ability to problem-solve using analytical and reasoning skills to maintain, identify, and make recommendations to improve operational systems
• Ability and willingness to travel and work early morning, evenings or weekends as needed
• Able to bend, lift and move up to 25 pounds

How To Apply

Find the complete job description and application instructions on our website at www.sacregcf.org/join-our-team.

The Organization

With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the San Francisco Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in the country. The foundation is committed to expanding opportunity and ensuring a more equitable future for all in the Bay Area. Together with its donors, the foundation distributed $154 million to nonprofit organizations last fiscal year. The San Francisco Foundation serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.

Position Overview

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor, as an integral member of the Philanthropy and Gift Planning Department, is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and for deepening the relationships with assigned SFF donors.   S/He must, therefore, be able to effectively serve as a valuable philanthropic partner and resource to donors and inspire donors to align their charitable giving with the Foundation’s Equity Agenda.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor assists donors in achieving their philanthropic goals by helping facilitate their giving, providing customized services to enhance the impact of their current giving, and by informing and inspiring donors to incorporate an equity lens into their charitable giving and to support the Foundation’s work.  The Senior. Philanthropic Advisor also assists donors in making additional contributions of cash, stock, and other assets to their funds.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor is the main liaison between his/her portfolio of donors and the Foundation and is the main point of contact in connecting donors with the grantmaking expertise available at SFF. To ensure that SFF is serving as a valuable philanthropic partner, the Senior Philanthropic Advisor must become knowledgeable about the breadth and depth of the programmatic work of SFF and must be able to clearly communicate the major initiatives and their impact to donors in a manner that adds value to their grantmaking.

This position will also work collaboratively with Program staff to identify and recommend funding opportunities that are aligned with both the donor’s and the Foundation’s interests.

Reports To: Director of Philanthropic Services

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Donor Stewardship and Cultivation: Work with members of the Philanthropy and Gift Planning team, Program Directors and Officers, to steward and cultivate current donors to meet their philanthropic and legacy giving goals, and to help support SFF’s targeted programmatic work. This will include developing a thorough understanding of donors’ needs and interests, looking for opportunities to deepen donors’ understanding and interests in SFF’s mission, and implementing strategies to encourage more giving into SFF’s work through lifetime and legacy giving options.

Donor Relationship Management: Manage a portfolio of donors with the goal of furthering the donor’s philanthropic vision and supporting the Foundation’s mission. Create programs that make the Foundation’s expertise – as represented by our Program areas – and philanthropic planning resources available to donors. This will include managing donor events and educational forums, arranging site visits, coordinating fund reviews, and timely communications with assigned donors. Respond to donors’ routine requests for information about grantee organizations and areas of philanthropic interest and tracks contacts between donors and The San Francisco Foundation.  Partner with Planned Giving Officer to create and implement strategies for legacy giving options when appropriate.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor will also be responsible for using SFF’s donor database for tracking and recording relationships with donors, building profiles of donors, and researching donors’ interests, giving patterns, and philanthropic capabilities. The Senior. Philanthropic Advisor will also help advise on the creation and production of various marketing materials, events, and customized services for donors. Organize and present donor forums and represent SFF at various events in the field. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work.

• Development Support: On occasion, meet with prospective donors and their professional advisors interested in establishing donor relationships with SFF.  The Senior Philanthropic Advisor will also be involved in helping to raise funds to support SFF’s’ work. This will include providing donors and prospects with information about relevant grantmaking opportunities in the Bay Area, as well as making direct funding requests to donors.
• Marketing: Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications to develop and maintain marketing materials which target new and existing donors with SFF philanthropic products and offerings.
• Operations: Provide feedback and recommendations on updates to policies, procedures, and systems to improve donor services.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Dimensions and Qualifications

Education: Undergraduate degree in liberal arts, business or other relevant disciplines; Master’s degree a plus.

Experience: Minimum five years of fundraising portfolio and relationship management, stewardship and cultivation, and/or service-related experience with a particular focus on providing services to high net worth individuals. Proven experience in fundraising, including face-to-face solicitations, and strategic relationship management. Knowledge of basic planned giving concepts and experience in the Bay Area nonprofit sector a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:  Excellent verbal and written communications.  Exemplary ability to work collaboratively and to build and maintain interdepartmental relationships.  Exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable with public speaking. Personal maturity and demonstrated good judgment. Patience with problem-solving and troubleshooting and the willingness and ability to prioritize on-the-fly. Skill in working with major donors, prospects, professional advisors, and business and community leaders. Knowledge of Bay Area philanthropic community and charitable organizations. Passion for learning and sharing information.

Skill in creating professional service offerings. Good understanding of fundraising concepts and practices. General knowledge of investments and the financial services industry. Ability to understand and effectively communicate programmatic objectives and accomplishments. Exceptional project management skills. Knowledge of and familiarity with database systems and an understanding of how data is used in planning and evaluating project objectives and measuring impact.

Must be a critical thinker with the ability to understand the root causes of problems and envision systematic changes. Must be able to synthesize and translate technical content (financial, programmatic, and investment related) to donors, professional advisors, and prospects.

Compensation

Commensurate with background and experience in addition to a competitive benefits package.

The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

How To Apply

https://sff.org/contact-us/careers/

The Organization

Our Why

In the United States, too few students have access to effective, high-performing public schools. At The City Fund (TCF), we work to increase educational opportunity for students and families by partnering with city and state leaders to create innovative public school systems. We believe that public schools do best when educators have the power to make decisions that meet the diverse needs of their students, when families are provided the information and access to choose the best schools for their children, and when schools are held accountable for helping all students succeed. We’re inspired by the growing number of cities that have empowered educators to dramatically expand opportunities for students in public schools.  We believe that circumstances can change for children and families in the communities we serve, because we have seen these efforts work.

What We Do

The City Fund is a national non-profit organization that provides financial support and expertise to local leaders seeking to improve the educational opportunities available in their cities. Our team consists of experienced education and nonprofit leaders; members of The City Fund team are committed to working as individuals and as a collective to put their experience and skills to work in support of transforming educational opportunities for all students.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We believe that the work in cities will only succeed if it is led by leaders who reflect the students and families they serve. We are investing in diverse leaders to increase the number of Black and LatinX leaders who hold roles as superintendents, non-profit executives, and other city level roles.

Position Overview

What You’ll Do 

Reporting to a senior partner on the TCF team, the Director of Development will lead the effort to identify funders to support the vision and mission of The City Fund. To do this, you’ll have the opportunity to create a sophisticated and dynamic system to research potential funding partners, to deeply understand them and their commitment to TCF’s vision and mission, and to devise thoughtful strategies for engaging them with TCF’s senior leadership team and members of the board for exploration of mutually beneficial partnership. You will also support regional leaders that TCF supports with their efforts to raise major gifts. The TCF team will rely on you to create a portfolio tracking system that will ensure awareness of adequate funding sources and points. TCF’s philosophy related to funding is less about the number of funders, and more about the development of high-caliber funding partnerships. The organization is apt to seek funders who believe deeply in the work, and who are willing to commit in ways that reflect that shared belief. Additionally, you will have the chance to write grant proposals to support the vision and mission of the organization and create a system for reporting to the TCF team and its board. Your work as the Director of Development has the potential to impact the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and their families by creating possibilities that don’t currently or consistently exist for them in the realm of access to world class education in the cities TCF supports.

What You’ll Own 

As Director of Development, you will focus on the following bodies of work:

1.  Identify Potential Funders through Multifaceted Research  

• Engaging in extensive network outreach to build on existing connections with high net-worth individuals and major foundations in regions that TCF serves to explore possibilities for funding partnership
• Establishing a plan for outreach to identified major gift donors that includes senior leaders and members of the TCF board when appropriate
• Working closely with TCF partners in cities the organization serves to identify potential funders
• Collaborating with the Director of Communications to promote the work of TCF in venues and mediums that will generate the most fruitful level of interest in funding partnership
• Providing regular updates to TCF senior leaders and board members regarding the identification of possible major gift funders

2.   Build Relationships and Create Connections with Potential Funders

• Connecting directly with prospective funders on a regular basis through a planned communication structure to establish relationship and rapport
• Examining connections between members of various boards and exploring their respective networks to determine if other relationships exist that could lead to other potential sources of funding
• Collaborating with existing funders to understand how they are connected, and how their networks might lead to productive funding partnerships

3.  Develop a Portfolio Tracking and Management System  

• Reviewing current state of funds and partnerships in the TCF portfolio to deepen understanding of the schedule of donations and where gaps might exist
• Creating a communication and reporting mechanism to ensure regular dissemination of information to senior leaders and board members in the organization
• Preparing written materials, in conjunction with the TCF Chief of Staff, to share with or present to TCF board members on a regular basis

4.  Write Grant Proposals and Maintain Corresponding Update Reports 

• Researching and identifying grant opportunities, both regionally and nationally, that align with TCF’s vision, mission, and philosophies
• Crafting grant proposals that represent the vision, mission, and values of TCF, and that clearly establish the urgency in the work
• Providing regular reports to TCF senior leaders and board members on grant research, application, and securement

 What Skills You’ll Need to Be Successful

Networking Expertise

• Your experience and research have inspired the ability to explore networks and discover connections in surprising and beneficial ways. You collaborate with other members of the TCF team to consider the needs of stakeholders in the TCF system, and to seek funding sources that align philosophically and propel financially. You are both confident in communicating TCF’s vision and mission through multiple mediums in order to generate awareness in an exclusive audience of potential funders, and humble when it comes to the ultimate close. You apply your professional experience and knowledge to build bridges between existing contacts and those in their networks.
• You thrive in finding ways to bring people together for the purpose of generating financial support for TCF to bring its vision to fruition. You embrace TCF’s funding philosophy of quality over quantity and focus on relationships with existing and potential funders that reflect this belief. Your approach demonstrates a commitment to creating meaningful connections and symbiotic relationships between TCF and its key funders.

 Committed Relationship Building

• As the Director of Development, you embody a commitment to working with others to create a compelling message to represent TCF in building relationships with funders. You are comfortable with working independently as a member of a virtual team and know when and how to manage up and work with busy partners and senior leaders as accelerants to your work. You care more about the results of the work than getting public attention or credit. You have the experience, finesse, awareness, and ability to bring the right people together at the right times both within the TCF organization and beyond it to inspire potential funders to make financial commitments to the organization that will sustain TCF’s efforts into the future.
• Relationships matter to you, and it shows in how you create connections with others in your efforts to identify potential funders. As Director of Development, trust between you and potential funders is essential. Your way of learning about and expressing interest in their work and curiosity engenders a sense of credibility in the organization’s mission.
• In the process of building relationships, you are able to identify the information needed to clarify situations, seek information from appropriate sources, and use skillful inquiry to determine the best next steps to move a potential funder to the next level of conversation. Your leadership strength manifests itself in bringing people together to coalesce around a common vision for students and communicating effectively and inclusively – and in a way that leads to successful funding partnerships with those committed to TCF’s work.

Compelling Communication

• Connecting purposefully, intentionally, and masterfully with others in various ways is clearly a strength in your repertoire in the realm of communications leadership. You express yourself with clarity, grace, style, and awareness in conversations and interactions with others. You are an expert in planning and delivering communication that makes an impact, and in supporting others to do the same in ways that fully and appropriately represent the TCF brand.
• The TCF communication architecture you design and implement represents TCF as an organization that exists to create opportunities and define possibilities for students and leaders in urban settings. You are fearless when it comes to navigating conflict in media relations, and are acutely prepared for crisis response. You instill confidence in TCF stakeholders by empowering them with information at just the right times. You live to build, promote, and protect the TCF brand based on the organization’s mission of service. You are completely committed to supporting the team to create life-changing opportunities for children through the collective work.

 What You’ll Bring 

• Evidence of experience with large donor development, particularly from high net worth individuals and/or major foundations (a plus, though not required for the role)
• Diverse background in fields like management consulting, the legal field, or investment banking can be helpful to this role
• Understanding of current climate and corresponding sense of urgency to create change in urban school districts
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion values and belief that this is what impacts our work the most
• Discipline and drive to work individually, and to succeed collaboratively with the TCF team and partners
• Ability to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity, and to prioritize work efforts to execute overall strategy
• Willingness to travel an average of 2 times per month
• Comfort with leading the development of potential funder relationships, and collaborating with senior leaders or TCF board members to finalize commitments
• Deep commitment to propelling TCF’s vision and mission through the generation of significant funding relationships from a small group of seriously committed funders and fellow believers in the work

How To Apply

Qualified candidates for the role of Director of Development must submit a letter of interest tailored to this opportunity and a resume that clearly demonstrates the aforementioned qualifications to TCF@AlmaAdvisoryGroup.com. Candidates invited to move forward in the interview process can look forward to an engaging, inspiring, and inclusive experience that illuminates the potential match between the candidate and the expertise, commitment, and skills that the Director of Development role will require.

The Organization

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a leading philanthropic institution helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive, is seeking nominations and applications for a Detroit-focused program officer for its Michigan Programs and Family Economic Security teams. In recent years, the foundation has sharpened its focus on improving conditions for vulnerable children, concentrating on three key factors of success and their intersections: education and learning; food, health and well-being; and family economic security. The foundation has made a generational commitment to grantmaking that advances the vision of a future in which every child thrives. WKKF partners closely with community stakeholders and policy makers to co-create a network of organizations working together to advance economic stability, racial equity, and community and civic engagement, while increasing access to quality education, healthy food, and medical care for children and families in need. This program officer will be dedicated to building pathways to the workforce by leveraging and connecting related systems and infrastructures to improve employment equity in Detroit and southeast Michigan.

Position Overview

As a member of teams led by Faye Nelson and Jonathan Njus, Directors of Michigan Programs and Family Economic Security respectively, the new Program Officer – Detroit will provide leadership and oversight for on-the-ground execution of program efforts that nurture opportunities for achieving positive systemic change that improves economic outcomes for working families and children throughout the Detroit region. The ideal candidate for the role will have a master’s degree, or equivalent work experience, in fields related to Family Economic Security, as well as strong local, regional and national systems, policy and programming networks. The new program officer will have systems and programmatic expertise in economic development, job creation, workforce development, employer engagement, job quality, worker organizing, and labor issues. S/he/they will have experience understanding the opportunities for individuals to enter the workforce through a variety of career pathways and demonstrated experience with partnership, program, and systems development reflecting both long-standing and emerging industries in the region. S/he/they will have the capacity, skill and passion to assume leadership and management of a large body of work.

The program officer will screen and recommend grants for funding, conduct site visits, manage and monitor a portfolio of grant programs aligned with the strategic framework, and collaborate within the Michigan Programs and Family Economic Security teams and across the foundation to develop a more interdisciplinary approach to grantmaking. The program officer will maintain strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees and act as a spokesperson for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, effectively communicating the foundation’s goal of partnering with communities to improve the well-being of children and their families. The program officer will work closely with stakeholders in Detroit as well as state-level partners to foster economic vitality and new investments for the city.

A full position description can be found here: https://nonprofitprofessionals.com/additional-searches/wkkf-dpoed

More information about the W. K. Kellogg Foundation can be found at www.wkkf.org.

How To Apply

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is conducting this search with assistance from Katherine Jacobs and Melinda Hull 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 your resume (in Word or PDF format) and a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and where you learned of the position should be sent to: WKKF-DPOED@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.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

Through focused leadership and advocacy that inspire partnerships and expand giving.  As the trusted steward of charitable assets, a community catalyst for meaningful change, and the advocate for shaping vital impact through philanthropy, we provide leadership and work with others to produce a thriving community exemplified by opportunities for all to:

• Reside and work in a vibrant economy
• Benefit from a strong nonprofit sector
• Flourish through the strength of our diversity
• Live with a sense of dignity and self-worth

In 2015, the Foundation launched four Strategic Initiatives (SIs), and since then its Impact Department has seen fast growth in its strategic community engagement efforts, leveraging other impact and philanthropic opportunities for the Foundation. The four SIs are: 1) Expanding Philanthropy in the Social Economy; 2) Connecting the Regional Food Economy; 3) Preparing Students to Succeed in the New Economy and 4) Transforming the Creative Economy. In partnership with the Foundation’s many donors, grantees, community partners, and Foundation board and staff, the Impact team ensures that the Foundation’s overall impact area goals and objectives are achieved according to national compliance standards.

Position Overview

This work is guided by the Chief Impact & Strategy Officer together with the Impact Department to advance the Foundation’s four-county region (El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo) through its general grantmaking, programs, and Strategic Initiatives. As a key member of the Impact team, the Director of Impact & Strategic Partnerships will serve as a dynamic, engaged contributor working to develop and implement new approaches to promote and lead the Foundation’s Expanding Philanthropy and Social Economy and Connecting the Regional Food Economy initiatives. As either team lead or collaborating staff member, the Director will be responsible for the development and management of several primary impact areas:

1. Curating programmatic content and evaluating and administering a portfolio of grants for assigned SIs;
2. Engaging in the community by serving as a Foundation representative for grantee or other impact-related events or opportunities;
3. Working with Foundation fundholders, as necessary, to guide them in their grantmaking to impact areas; and
4. Other special program or administrative duties as needed.

Capacity-building is a core issue that supports all of the Foundation’s SIs. Embracing an entrepreneurial spirit and approach, the Director of Impact & Strategic Partnerships will lead the Foundation’s efforts to build the capacity of the capital region’s social sector by cultivating knowledge of trends in philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and developments in the SIs and incorporating this knowledge within and outside the Foundation. The Director will help build and strengthen capacity building metrics and serve as a thought partner to grantees and community partners, with an eye toward helping create a pathway for the Foundation to make impactful and strategic grants, emphasizing the importance of unrestricted funding.

The ideal candidate has a record of strong community engagement, grounded in equity and inclusion, and focused on how diverse perspectives and opportunities for participation from all communities—especially those disproportionately underrepresented—lead to improved outcomes. Familiarity with philanthropic approaches, requirements and processes, nonprofits and/or grantmaking experience is required. The successful candidate has a demonstrated capacity to think strategically, take initiative, and execute strategies, as well as the ability to define program objectives, evaluate progress, and manage budgets and complex projects in a deadline-driven and high-achieving environment.

Please see the full description at www.sacregcf.org/join-our-team.

How To Apply

Please see the full description at www.sacregcf.org/join-our-team.

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Position will be open until filled. Interested applicants are requested to submit cover letter and resume to: resume@sacregcf.org.

The Organization

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a leading philanthropic institution helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive, is seeking nominations and applications for a Detroit-focused program officer for its Michigan Programs and Family Economic Security teams. In recent years, the foundation has sharpened its focus on improving conditions for vulnerable children, concentrating on three key factors of success and their intersections: education and learning; food, health and well-being; and family economic security. The foundation has made a generational commitment to grantmaking that advances the vision of a future in which every child thrives. WKKF partners closely with community stakeholders and policy makers to co-create a network of organizations working together to advance economic stability, racial equity, and community and civic engagement, while increasing access to quality education, healthy food, and medical care for children and families in need. This program officer will be dedicated to opening access to good jobs and affordable capital by leveraging and connecting related systems and infrastructures to improve employment equity in Detroit and southeast Michigan.

Position Overview

Reporting to Faye Nelson and Jonathan Njus, Directors of Michigan Programs and Family Economic Security respectively, the new Program Officer – Detroit will provide leadership and oversight for on-the-ground execution of program efforts that nurture opportunities for achieving positive systemic change that improves economic and financial outcomes for working families and children throughout the Detroit region. The ideal candidate for the role will have a master’s degree, or equivalent work experience, in fields related to Family Economic Security, as well as strong local, regional and national systems, policy and programming networks. The new program officer will have systems and programmatic expertise in a mix of economic development/job creation, workforce development/employer engagement, job quality, worker organizing, and enterprise development and capital access. S/he/they will have experience understanding the opportunities for individuals to generate income through a variety of pathways, including workforce and entrepreneurship, and demonstrated experience with partnership, program, and systems development reflecting both long-standing and emerging leaders, institutions and industries in the region. S/he/they will also have experience with programmatic, policy and systems change levers needed to expand income-generating opportunities for low-income families. S/he/they will have the capacity, skill and passion to assume leadership and management of a large body of work.

The program officer will screen and recommend grants for funding, conduct site visits, manage and monitor a portfolio of grant programs aligned with the strategic framework and collaborate within the Michigan Programs and Family Economic Security teams and across the foundation to develop a more interdisciplinary approach to grantmaking. The program officer will maintain strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees and act as a spokesperson for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, effectively communicating the foundation’s goal of partnering with communities to improve the well-being of children and their families. The program officer will work closely with stakeholders in Detroit as well as state-level partners to foster economic vitality and new investments for the city.

How To Apply

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is conducting this search with assistance from Katherine Jacobs and Melinda Hull 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 your resume (in Word or PDF format) and a cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and where you learned of the position should be sent to: WKKF-DPOED@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.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) is an internationally recognized non-profit committed to connecting human rights grantmakers and philanthropists to advance human rights.  As a global network of almost 450 institutions that engages over 1,800 individuals, HRFN regularly convenes colleague human rights donors to share insights, strategies, and learnings, as well as mobilize resources for human rights. Looking to strengthen its network, leverage its membership, and plan for continued impact and innovation in human rights philanthropy, HRFN seeks a seasoned leader, strategist, and coalition builder to serve as its next Executive Director (ED).

With an expansive membership base that includes member organizations from all over the globe, HRFN is uniquely and strategically poised towards moving philanthropy towards effectively resourcing human rights work and movements globally.  In light of growing threats to human rights, the rise of populism, and recent pushback on philanthropy, HRFN’s mission is more urgent than ever. HRFN’s annual conference, working groups, and research initiatives have served as strategic opportunities for productive dialogue and collaboration around these issues for HRFN’s peer-led network of nearly 450 institutions. The new Executive Director will lead HRFN in the creation of innovative strategies and program design that empower and equip members to respond effectively to these challenges. Where necessary, the new ED will seek ways to enhance the relevance of these programmatic elements, as well as identify opportunities for new program offerings and initiatives.

HRFN is uniquely positioned to define its role and deepen its impact in the human rights philanthropy space. The new Executive Director will work with staff and Steering Committee to craft and execute an organizational agenda that builds on its strong network and reputation, generates new opportunities for HRFN to drive national and global conversations around human rights, and positions HRFN as a key thought leader in the space. S/he/they will help to shape a future-facing vision for the organization that aligns with HRFN’s mission and theory of change, staff leadership and capacity, and the collective needs of its members. This exciting opportunity calls for an inspirational thought leader and manager with an exceptional combination of qualities, skills, and experiences, including: a sophisticated understanding of human rights movements and international philanthropy; expertise and experience in creating and implementing innovative strategies, programs, and organizational infrastructure; proven partnership building skills and creative thinking around how to tap into new opportunities; a track record of effective vision-setting and investment-building among diverse stakeholders; and a demonstrated commitment to strengthening a culture of collaboration, equity, and inclusion.

This search is being conducted with assistance from Tamar Datan, Hallie Dietsch, and Yuniya Khan of the national search firm NPAG. For more information and instructions for submitting applications and nominations, please reference the final section of this document.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) is a global network of 1,800 human rights grantmakers and philanthropists in over 70 countries working collaboratively to advance human rights through effective philanthropy. Founded in 1994 by a small group of human rights grantmakers who wanted to build a platform from which to share insights, strategies, and learnings, HRFN has since grown into a vibrant global community of funders who learn from each other, grapple with challenges, and leverage resources for human rights.  HRFN takes great pride in being a peer-led network for human rights grantmakers by human rights grantmakers.

HRFN’s membership has grown significantly in recent years, particularly among funders operating in the Global South and East. With 95 dues-paying member institutions, and more than 350 additional grantmaking institutions engaging in its activities and opportunities, HRFN makes it possible for funders from across the globe to gain full access to tools, resources, conferences, and a network of potential partners. Through HRFN, members gain the opportunity to engage with human rights activists, movements, and funders, and explore new approaches to sustain a global human rights movement under threat.

Today, HRFN’s activities encompass a range of programmatic offerings, including an annual conference that creates a space for member organizations to collaborate, engage, and learn from one another. Online webinars offer an opportunity to examine emerging issues and trends, and strategize around them. Working groups centered around specific issues and regions allow members to engage in strategic problem-solving and collective advocacy. In addition, HRFN provides access to information and research tools which funders can use to inform and guide their grantmaking around the world. Current initiatives also include the Principles Project, a collaboration with members to identify and articulate the human rights principles which should guide human rights grantmaking.

All of HRFN’s activities lead toward the ultimate goal of ensuring that philanthropy is effectively resourcing human rights work and movements.

HRFN currently operates under a fiscal sponsorship agreement with Proteus Fund, which provides support for financial systems, human resources, and operational tasks. A New York-based staff of four works closely with the Steering Committee – volunteers from HRFN’s membership who assist with oversight, guidance, and direction – to lead and execute the programmatic work and ensure the smooth functioning of the organization. In addition, member-led advisory committees design gatherings, lead working groups, and guide research initiatives.

Position Overview

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Building on the foundation of twenty-five years of service and collaboration, the new Executive Director will lead HRFN into a new era of growth and transformation with support from the Steering Committee, dedicated staff, and an engaged cohort of members. This is a rare opportunity to harness the strength of a global network meeting a critical need for services and advocacy, and foster its ongoing growth and impact.

Vision and Leadership

Working collaboratively with the Steering Committee and staff, the Executive Director will develop, clearly articulate, and implement HRFN’s vision to empower human rights funding organizations, building on the current momentum to foster collaboration, share strategies, and strengthen solidarity in the face of growing threats to human rights. Acting as a thought leader, the Executive Director will refine an organization-wide approach to administrative and programmatic fidelity, strengthening current operations and taking advantage of opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency.

Innovation and Program Design

HRFN’s annual conference, working groups, research, and webinars have served as opportunities for productive dialogue and collaboration. Moving forward, the Executive Director will lead innovative strategy and program design by identifying opportunities for external engagement, new program offerings, enhanced programming at the annual conference and/or additional in-person and virtual collaborations. The Executive Director will also work closely with staff to advance and support existing program design and member engagement initiatives.

External Engagement and Community Building

Representing HRFN as a leader in efforts to advance human rights internationally, the Executive Director will cultivate relationships and engage peers and other leaders in this field on a global scale, with particular attention paid to stakeholders in the Global South and East. The Executive Director will seek opportunities to engage in discussions and advocacy initiatives that will advance HRFN and its members’ goals and missions. She/he/they will facilitate the creation of spaces and opportunities for members to share strategies, insights, and innovative approaches for advancing human rights on a global scale. In addition, the new Executive Director will effectively represent HRFN to its members, the public, the press, philanthropic and advocacy leaders, and other key stakeholders in a way that brings to life the values, vision, and goals of the organization.

Management and Team Building

The Executive Director will demonstrate leadership and self-awareness to build positive relationships with HRFN’s uniquely talented and dedicated staff, Steering Committee, and membership. She/he/they will cultivate and foster a strong culture of participatory management, collaboration, learning, and innovation across the organization, rooted in HRFN’s human rights values and commitment to advancing human rights work and movements. The Executive Director will nurture the continued growth of HRFN’s staff and provide consistent, clear communication to engender trust and promote team morale and transparency.

Governance and Operations Oversight

This individual will lead the creation and definition of a strategic framework for HRFN’s activities and goals, including clarification of the roles of staff, Steering Committee, and Proteus Fund. Additionally, the new Executive Director will provide programmatic and operational oversight to HRFN, including but not limited to: existing and future contracts with website, technology, and other consultants; maintaining relationships with and acting as lead point of contact for HRFN’s fiscal sponsor and office landlord (Proteus and WeWork, respectively); collaborating closely with Proteus Fund to monitor all elements of HRFN’s finances and HR systems.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

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

•             Demonstrated success in both start-up settings and established organizations; experience creating strategies, programs, infrastructure, and innovation, without a clear or pre-existing template for success, while leading effectively within existing structures.

•             Organizational acumen earned through experience leading staff in all facets of operations, from talent and budget management to strategic planning, communications, etc.

•             Strong entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for growth, solicit feedback and ideas from diverse groups of thought partners, and design innovative strategies to drive change and success.

•             An executive leader with broad knowledge and standing in the fields of both human rights advocacy work and philanthropy on a global scale.

•             Exceptional cultural competency: flexibility and sensitivity to work effectively in a wide variety of geographic, political, and cultural settings.

•             Firsthand experience or deep understanding of developing and implementing robust fund development strategy drawing on both effective grants and a dues management system.

•             A deep and authentic connection to advancing human rights advocacy and the global communities affected by social injustice, including the ability to recognize both their abiding power and resiliency, and the complexity of the challenges they face.

•             Strong relationship-building skills, and an authentic interest in listening to and learning from others; the ability to establish trust with a diverse set of stakeholders; a commitment to honoring and elevating community expertise and wisdom.

•             Experience influencing policy and advocacy efforts, and establishing meaningful collaborations with relevant partners, agencies, and coalitions.

•             High emotional intelligence; the ability to effectively command the spotlight, combined with the wisdom to know when to strategically direct it elsewhere and share leadership.

•             Effective communication skills, and a compelling personal presence that reflects and embodies HRFN’s mission and values.

•             Advanced degree preferred or equivalent lived experience that is aligned with HRFN’s approach and values.

How To Apply

This search is being conducted by Tamar Datan, Hallie Dietsch, and Yuniya Khan of the national search firm NPAG. Nominations and applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, and your resume (in Word or PDF format) should be submitted to: HRFN-ED@nonprofitprofessionals.com. More information about HRFN can be found at www.hrfn.org.

Cultivating a diverse and inclusive team is an essential component of HRFN’s commitment to advance equity. Candidates of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Organization

The Skoll Foundation was created by Jeff Skoll in 1999 to pursue his vision of a more peaceful, prosperous, and sustainable world. The mission of the Skoll Foundation is to drive large-scale change by investing in, connecting, and celebrating social entrepreneurs and the innovators who help them solve the world’s most pressing problems. Social entrepreneurs are society’s change agents – creators of innovations that disrupt the status quo and transform our world for the better. By identifying the people and programs already enacting positive change throughout the world, the Foundation empowers them to extend their reach, deepen their impact, and fundamentally improve society.

The Skoll Foundation has invested approximately $470 million worldwide, including the Skoll Award to 128 social entrepreneurs from 106 organizations on five continents.

Position Overview

The Skoll Foundation seeks to add to its team of Principals a seasoned, strategic global business professional who has a deep desire to support entrepreneurial solutions to the world’s most intractable problems. Reporting to the Senior Director of Social Entrepreneurship, Principals work in close collaboration with peers across Skoll programs, practice centers, and the executive team to advance knowledge and evidence of scaling impact.

The Principal team is responsible for the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship and the ongoing investments in social entrepreneurs made directly and through funding partners. Principals play the lead role in the selection of new opportunities each year, developing a healthy, long-term pipeline of investments in potential Awardees with whom there exists remarkable potential for large-scale and lasting change in the world.

Principals conduct rigorous due diligence, interviewing issue experts, working with regional leaders, and conducting site visits to understand the social enterprise through the eyes of their beneficiaries and with the lens of large-scale, sustained change. Strong emphasis will be placed on candidates with demonstrated investigative and analytical skills, who can get beneath the surface of a pitch or business plan to determine the true potential for social impact and business sustainability.

The ideal candidate is, above all, a listener and learner. The Principal must be a quick study to prepare insightful questions to learn more about an entrepreneur’s innovations or a partner organization’s goals. The role requires an insatiable curiosity, desire to explore “what if?” questions, ability to connect the dots across sectors and geographies, and embrace of ambiguity.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of demonstrated success in developing, accelerating, measuring, and influencing growth of entrepreneurial organizations. Key competencies include keen investigative skills and relentless attention to detail in the evaluation of investments, business models, financials, and data, while keeping a thoughtful, empathetic field view. Candidates are expected to have a thorough understanding of the dynamics of organizational growth, scale, and investment—in for-profit and non-profit contexts. Significant experience living and/or working outside of one’s culture of origin and in proximity to the world’s most pressing problems is essential. Excellent verbal and written communications skills are imperative. A Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is optional. Successful candidates will have foreign language proficiency; highly desirable are Portuguese, Spanish, French, Hindi, Tamil, or other Indian language family. Must be available for international travel.

This position is based in Palo Alto, California.

The full position profile can be viewed here.

How To Apply

The Skoll Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse candidate pool. The Foundation recognizes diversity as an asset essential to accomplishing its work and embraces differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make employees unique. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via Waldron’s Candidate Web Portal.

The Organization

With more than $1.5 billion in assets, the San Francisco Foundation is one of the largest community foundations in the country. The foundation is committed to expanding opportunity and ensuring a more equitable future for all in the Bay Area. Together with its donors, the foundation distributed $154 million to nonprofit organizations last fiscal year. The San Francisco Foundation serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor, as an integral member of the Development and Donor Services Department, is responsible for providing exceptional customer service and for deepening the relationships with assigned TSFF donors.   S/He must, therefore, be able to effectively serve as a valuable philanthropic partner and resource to donors and inspire donors to align their charitable giving with the Foundation’s Equity Agenda.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor assists donors in achieving their philanthropic goals by helping facilitate their giving, providing customized services to enhance the impact of their current giving, and by informing and inspiring donors to incorporate an equity lens into their charitable giving and to support the Foundation’s work.  The Senior. Philanthropic Advisor also assists donors in making additional contributions of cash, stock, and other assets to their funds.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor is the main liaison between his/her portfolio of donors and the Foundation and is the main point of contact in connecting donors with the grantmaking expertise available at TSFF. To ensure that TSFF is serving as a valuable philanthropic partner, the Senior Philanthropic Advisor must become knowledgeable about the breadth and depth of the programmatic work of TSFF and must be able to clearly communicate the major initiatives and their impact to donors in a manner that adds value to their grantmaking.

This position will also work collaboratively with Program staff to identify and recommend funding opportunities that are aligned with both the donor’s and the Foundation’s interests.

Reports To: Director of Donor Relations

Position Overview

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Donor Stewardship and Cultivation: Work with members of the Development and Donor Services team, Program Directors and Officers, to steward and cultivate current donors to meet their philanthropic and legacy giving goals, and to help support TSFF’s targeted programmatic work. This will include developing a thorough understanding of donors’ needs and interests, looking for opportunities to deepen donors’ understanding and interests in TSFF’s mission, and implementing strategies to encourage more giving into TSFF’s work through lifetime and legacy giving options.

Donor Relationship Management: Manage a portfolio of donors with the goal of furthering the donor’s philanthropic vision and supporting the Foundation’s mission. Create programs that make the Foundation’s expertise – as represented by our Program areas – and philanthropic planning resources available to donors. This will include managing donor events and educational forums, arranging site visits, coordinating fund reviews, and timely communications with assigned donors. Respond to donors’ routine requests for information about grantee organizations and areas of philanthropic interest and tracks contacts between donors and The San Francisco Foundation.  Partner with Planned Giving Officer to create and implement strategies for legacy giving options when appropriate.

The Senior Philanthropic Advisor will also be responsible for using TSFF’s donor database for tracking and recording relationships with donors, building profiles of donors, and researching donors’ interests, giving patterns, and philanthropic capabilities. The Senior. Philanthropic Advisor will also help advise on the creation and production of various marketing materials, events, and customized services for donors. Organize and present donor forums and represent TSFF at various events in the field. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work.

Development Support: On occasion, meet with prospective donors and their professional advisors interested in establishing donor relationships with TSFF.  The Senior Philanthropic Advisor will also be involved in helping to raise funds to support TSFF’s’ work. This will include providing donors and prospects with information about relevant grantmaking opportunities in the Bay Area, as well as making direct funding requests to donors.

Marketing: Work collaboratively with Marketing and Communications to develop and maintain marketing materials which target new and existing donors with TSFF philanthropic products and offerings.

Operations: Provide feedback and recommendations on updates to policies, procedures, and systems to improve donor services.

Other duties and projects as assigned.

Job Dimensions and Qualifications

Education: Undergraduate degree in liberal arts, business or other relevant disciplines; Master’s degree a plus.

Experience: Minimum five years of fundraising portfolio and relationship management, stewardship and cultivation, and/or service-related experience with a particular focus on providing services to high net worth individuals. Proven experience in fundraising, including face-to-face solicitations, and strategic relationship management. Knowledge of basic planned giving concepts and experience in the Bay Area nonprofit sector a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:  Excellent verbal and written communications.  Exemplary ability to work collaboratively and to build and maintain interdepartmental relationships.  Exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable with public speaking. Personal maturity and demonstrated good judgment. Patience with problem-solving and troubleshooting and the willingness and ability to prioritize on-the-fly. Skill in working with major donors, prospects, professional advisors, and business and community leaders. Knowledge of Bay Area philanthropic community and charitable organizations. Passion for learning and sharing information.

Skill in creating professional service offerings. Good understanding of fundraising concepts and practices. General knowledge of investments and the financial services industry. Ability to understand and effectively communicate programmatic objectives and accomplishments. Exceptional project management skills. Knowledge of and familiarity with database systems and an understanding of how data is used in planning and evaluating project objectives and measuring impact.

Must be a critical thinker with the ability to understand the root causes of problems and envision systematic changes. Must be able to synthesize and translate technical content (financial, programmatic, and investment related) to donors, professional advisors, and prospects.

Compensation

Commensurate with background and experience in addition to a competitive benefits package.

The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

How To Apply

https://sff.org/contact-us/careers/#

The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation (GTCF) is seeking a strategic, community-focused leader to grow our philanthropic impact in Pierce County. You will be working with our community foundation leadership team to develop and support partnerships, programs, funding, and initiatives that are informed by community voice and help build a stronger community.

WHO WE ARE

Our Mission

Strengthening our community by fostering generosity and connecting people who care with causes that matter.

Our Vision

Pierce County is a thriving, engaged, and caring community.

Our Values

We are guided by these values as we engage, strengthen, and invest in the Pierce County community.

• Integrity: We maintain a reputation of trust and stewardship through an honest, accountable, and transparent approach in all of our relationships.
• Leadership: We value the diverse experience of all community members and takes time to listen and learn from others to inform and guide our work.
• Innovation: We are committed to creative thinking, excellence, and the development of new philanthropic approaches to create positive change.
• Collaboration: We believe that building effective relationships and working with others for positive impact leads to more powerful and lasting solutions.

Our Team

You will be joining a team that invests in authentic communication and collaboration to achieve our mission.  We model with each other our organizational values and beliefs and recognize that how we work together has as much impact as what we accomplish.  We look forward to you sharing your vision and passion with us.

THE ROLE

You will lead the Community Impact team to identify, design and champion strategic programs and initiatives that create connections and investments in our community that move us toward our vision for a thriving, engaged Pierce County.

THE ROLE

You will represent GTCF in the community, listening and learning, ensuring the right voices are at the table, and serving as a trusted friend and advisor to community partners, civic leaders and other stakeholders who will help move our collective work ahead.

You will lead our work on:

• Census 2020
• Youth Philanthropy
• Empowering Women and Girls
• Impact Investing in Community
• Engaging Learning Communities
• Resource Strategy
• Leading through Capacity Building

Internally, you will work as a close and valued colleague with the rest of the leadership team, including our President and CEO, to advance the foundation’s mission, lead with our values, and steward our culture. You will set the strategic vision for program initiatives and investments, manage a highly talented staff and be responsible for hiring staff over time; coaching, mentoring and developing your team to do their best work.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

To join our team, you will be a highly motivated and entrepreneurial professional who possesses the following knowledge, skills, abilities and other attributes:

You will be:

• An excellent, clear communicator
• A passionate champion for Pierce County
• A strategic, forward thinker
• An adaptive leader and manager
• An active listener and continuous learner
• A collaborator and connector
• A facilitator
• A systems thinker
• Relational – able to build relationships will all community stakeholders
• A voice amplifier – able to elevate and incorporate voices across the community, particularly those who aren’t often at the table or heard

You will have:

• Humble gravitas
• A growth mindset
• The highest level of integrity and ethics
• Superior management skills
• A lived experience aligned with GTCF’s values and beliefs, including a deep commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• An approachable manner
• The ability to lead and balance short- and long-term work
• A high tolerance for ambiguity
• Familiarity with philanthropy and community foundations
• Familiarity with Pierce County, its community, its networks and its resources OR the ability to learn and build relationships and networks quickly
• A Bachelor’s degree is required
• A minimum level of 10 years in a leadership and/or managerial role, preferably with philanthropy, program or non-profit management
• A sense of humor

How To Apply

TO APPLY

We have retained The Giving Practice to support our search for this position. If you believe you are the right match for this opportunity, please apply by uploading your cover letter and resume to our online application portal. In your cover letter, please tell us why you are the right person for this job. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please contact Dawn Chirwa of The Giving Practice at TGPsearch@philanthropynw.org.

You may also recommend individuals for this position by submitting names and any supporting materials to Dawn Chirwa at the email address above.