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The Organization

About Georgia Alliance for Progress

Georgia Alliance for Progress is a coalition of donors focused on the strategic and financial health of Georgia’s progressive movement – across all issues, all of the time. We Are United by a belief that effective government has a critical role to play in making our State a prosperous and equitable place to live, work, and thrive. We are committed to grassroots community organizing, strategic coordination, and building coalition.

Mission

To build a permanent, powerful, strategic, and inclusive progressive movement in Georgia supported by a network of committed donors. Georgia Alliance for Progress aligns and provides the resources needed for progressive political and policy wins in our state.

Vision

We envision a Georgia that is healthy and just, with shared economic success and security, access to high quality public education and a democracy that works for all.

For more information on Georgia Alliance for Progress, please visit the website.

Position Overview

The Opportunity

The Deputy Director will be an experienced leader in the development field with a track record of success. They will work with the Executive Director to drive all fundraising strategies that align with our coalition partner’s plans and meet their unique, individual needs. They will create and implement a strategic plan designed to meet or exceed fundraising goals and grow our donor and institutional funder base. The Deputy Director will also provide leadership throughout the organization and be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with partners and allies, working with the Executive Director and senior team.

We seek a passionate, collaborative leader with a strong vision for what the future of progressivism will look like in Georgia and a vision for how to achieve that with an entrepreneurial approach to revenue generation. The Deputy Director will have a deep love for, personal and professional involvement in, and knowledge of the movements, communities, concerns, needs, challenges, and policy issues facing Georgia. With a commitment to intersectionality and racial and economic justice, they will have demonstrated experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout their career.

The Deputy Director’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Fundraising & Development Strategy

• Oversee all fundraising operations and create strategic priorities with the goal of expanding on revenue-generating partnerships.
• Anticipate funding needs and continuously identify and recruit potential donors and funders at the state and national levels to support the continuity of important initiatives and advocacy projects.
• Drive Board engagement in the organization’s fundraising strategies, including all efforts to identify, recruit, support, and maintain the organization’s donors, foundations, and institutional funders.
• Serve as the leading development expert, with advanced knowledge of industry trends, providing recommendations for partner funding to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

Grantee Relations

• Work with relevant coalition leadership to identify funding needs and draft documents to support aligned fundraising efforts and plans for potential funders.
• Engage diverse networks of civic leaders across the state to ensure alignment and collaboration of statewide strategic plans.
• Interface with relevant local, state, and national partners to ensure strategic alignment of Georgia-based efforts with applicable state and national priorities and efforts and represent the Alliance in meetings and discussions of state and national collaborations as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain relationships with c3 and c4 partner table organizations.
• Serve as a thought leader and ambassador, representing the Alliance in meetings and discussions of state and national collaborations as appropriate.

Organizational Management

• Provide leadership and support across the organization including fundraising, coaching, staff development, and management.
• Work closely with the Executive Director to ensure the organizational structure and systems are strategically set up to achieve the overall mission and to advance the work of Georgia Alliance for Progress.
• Care for the organization and the people in it ensuring a culture of inclusivity and belonging that continually strives for racial, economic, and gender justice.
• Support Executive Director in developing and implementing accountability measures and reporting mechanisms.

Team Management

• Foster an environment supportive to sustainable work cultures where equity is sought after and integrated into organizational structure, policy, and delivery, allowing staff the ability to grow professionally and lead holistic lives.
• Develop performance goals and deadlines, conduct performance reviews, provide training and resources and delegate work to the team as needed.
• Organize the overall workflow and ensure that team members understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Monitor team members’ productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Hire and train new team members as needed.

Candidate Profile

We recognize that there is a spectrum of lived and professional experience that will set candidates up for success in this role. While no one candidate will have every experience outlined in the position description, ideal candidates will display the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:

• 5+ years of experience in nonprofit management, community organizing, or social justice organization.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering philanthropic growth from a variety of individual, institutional and corporate donors; 3+ years working with high-level donors and foundations.
• An inspirational approach to building collaboration and buy-in that generates support for new and existing interested donors and funders.
• Significant care and experience centering the lived experiences and serving on behalf of communities of color.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with successful public speaking experiences.

• A strong commitment to progressive values and connection to Georgia communities and organizations.
• Strong research, writing, and editing skills with a proven ability to manage projects with competing priorities.

• Demonstrated progressive mindset with a diversity perspective and forward-thinking priorities.
• Creative problem-solving abilities with a solution-focused mindset.
• Compassionate yet assertive with the ability to connect with and motivate a team while developing a collaborative culture.
• Effective communication across a variety of audiences with the ability to truly connect with others.

Compensation & Benefits

The Deputy Director role is a full-time position and is flexible to allow work from our office and remotely. Compensation ranges from $120k-$140k per year; the final salary is based on experience and will be negotiated throughout the interview process. In addition, as a valued team member, you will receive full health, vision, and dental benefits.

Contact

Trisha Sutrisno and Shelby Woods of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express your interest in this role please submit your materials by filling out the Talent Profile. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

Koya Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.

Georgia Alliance for Progress is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

About Koya Partners

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

How To Apply

Apply via https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/19432-georgia-alliance-for-progress-deputy-director/

The Organization

The Scattergood Foundation believes major disruption is needed to build a stronger, more effective, compassionate, and inclusive society where behavioral health is central. We approach our work with humility and strive to share power responsibly while being unrelenting advocates for practices that advance equity for all. At the Foundation, we THINK, DO, and SUPPORT in order to shift the paradigm and practice for behavioral health, and recognize the unique spark and basic dignity in every human.

The Scattergood Foundation organizes our work in three main areas:

• THINK: We curate thought leadership from leading experts in the areas of behavioral health, philanthropy, advocacy, and policy. The Foundation provides a platform for individuals and organizations to present disruptive ideas and theories which challenge the status quo in behavioral health.
• DO: We provide a variety of technical assistance and consulting services to grantees and partners. Foundation staff shares their experience and expertise to build capacity within organizations to meet their goals and deliver on their mission.
• SUPPORT: We support programs financially through four mechanisms: our grant portfolio, participatory funds, Policy Meets Practice, and program related investments.

Position Overview

The Learning & Community Impact Grants Manager will provide contract, grantmaking and operational management to assigned participatory grantmaking programs. They will carry out a wide variety of duties to support the implementation of several participatory grantmaking programs.

The position will require a strong knowledge of the Scattergood Foundation’s administrative policies and practices, as well as working knowledge of the content areas of assigned participatory grantmaking programs. They will be responsible for the management of the Foundation’s participatory grantmaking programs and will work in close collaboration with programmatic staff across the lifecycle of each program. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, be grantee service oriented, and enjoy supporting the Foundation’s overall mission and vision. They will be able to work independently and as a part of a team to coordinate programmatic efforts.

They will also play a critical role in the effective operations and execution of the participatory grantmaking programs by learning and optimizing the Foundation’s policies and procedures related to contract generation and management and ensuring alignment to best practices. They will collaborate with representatives from each assigned program to review and propose updates with the goal of ensuring consistency, quality, and timeliness in all aspects of processing and management. In this capacity, they will report to the Director of Learning and Community Impact.

The Foundation structures our work through a portfolio of interconnected initiatives. All staff play a role in connecting and synthesizing knowledge across teams to further the Foundations’ mission and vision. Therefore, this person may be assigned to any of the Foundation’s initiatives based on evolving organizational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinates with the Director of Learning and Community Impact, programmatic staff, and external partners to provide full lifecycle grants and contract management, ensuring compliance with project specific requirements and Foundation-wide policies and procedures
• Serves as a key point of contact for new and existing partners to coordinate communication regarding agreements, technical assistance, and/or content feedback and support. This includes regularly participating in program team meetings, to stay abreast of the implementation plans and other relevant context necessary to support the development and management of related contracts.
• Takes a leadership role in maintaining team accountability and responsibility as it relates to partner contracts and agreements
• Supports the evaluation, documentation, adoption, and consistent execution of grant management policies and procedures, including content, timeliness, and compliance
• Participates in meetings with funders, vendors, etc
• Participates in decision-making groups, community advisory groups, and grantee learning community sessions
• Participates in grants management trainings
• Conducts research as needed
• Manages the partnership due diligence and online application process using Foundant Online Grantmaking System
• Creates new processes in Foundant
• Aids applicants, reviewers, board members and other staff in Foundant
• Implements grant approval/denial recommendations in the Foundant including the creation of contracts, report templates and more
• Leverages Foundant tools and processes to track all grant progress ensures the highest level of compliance
• Exports and analyze reports from Foundant
• Monitors and organizes reporting and expenditure reports from grantees and coordinates with accounting firm to provide bookkeeping.
• Reviews reports/deliverables for completeness and coordinates programmatic analysis for subsequent payments between bookkeeper and Chief Operating Officer
• Maintains key related documentation in the appropriate files and systems for grants/contracts, MOUs, and other relevant documents
• Serves as liaison for operational effectiveness for participatory grantmaking programs
• Acts as a thought partner in executing operations systems and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities for increased efficiency and collaborates with appropriate partners to ensure seamless utilization of tools and processes
• Shares recommendations and trends proactively with program leaders
• Coordinates all logistics for decision-making groups, community advisory groups, and grantee learning communities for the participatory grantmaking initiatives including but not limited to:
• Scheduling of meetings
• Securing locations and meeting rooms
• Hosting virtual meeting spaces
• Taking meeting notes
• Ordering catering for in-person meetings
• Sending meeting reminders
• Developing meeting materials with Director of Learning and Community Impact and partners
• Partners with team members to support the development of written and other necessary materials for internal and external stakeholders
• Supports in audit preparation as needed
• Performs site visits when needed
• Attends conferences and training events to maintain currency on topics related to position

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equivalent combinations of work experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will also be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Three to five years of overall experience in grants management or operations in a non-profit, philanthropic, or education setting preferred
• Ability to interpret and comprehend organizational and compliance policies and procedures
• Ability to convey necessary information accurately, listen effectively, and ask questions when clarification is needed
• Can effectively cope with change and work independently
• Proficient collaborative, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to complete projects accurately and within deadlines
• Strong organizational skills

Hours of Work

The position will be a full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week during normal business hours. There will be a requirement from time to time to start work earlier or finish later as the role dictates including but not limited to participating in decision making groups, community advisory groups, and learning sessions that may take place in the evening.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly be required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may occur to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Location

This role requires a strong presence in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and considerable investment of time and energy in building relationships with the community and understanding the local landscape. Currently the Foundation is working 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home.

Work Environment

The work environment is a co-working space with cubicles. Meetings often take place in small conference rooms and trainings in a classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may occur to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Diversity Statement

The Scattergood Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, or current employment status.

How To Apply

For more information and to apply, click here.

The Organization

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We’re a national social impact funder at the intersection of music, public space and community building that partners with nonprofits to build a more equitable, healthy, and thriving future for all. We realize our mission of building community through music through two core programs: the Levitt venue program and the Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards. In 2023, more than 650 free outdoor Levitt concerts will take place in 42 towns and cities across America, bringing joy to more than 750,000 people of all ages and backgrounds.

The Levitt Foundation is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) throughout our organization and all aspects of our work, recognizing this commitment as essential to realizing the Levitt mission. We value having a team with a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, and skills so our approach to grantmaking is well-rounded and the connection with our team members and the communities we support is authentic. We strive to create a positive working culture through professional development opportunities, employee recognition, and team-building events and activities. We focus on creating a working environment that promotes collaboration and fairness. Our commitment to EDI fosters a culture where team members can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We believe in the value of every individual and encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity. To learn more about the national Levitt network and the Levitt Foundation, visit levitt.org.

Position Overview

Position Summary

The Director of Communications develops and implements comprehensive communications strategies to build national visibility for the Levitt Foundation and the national network of Levitt music venues and Levitt AMP concert sites. This position is responsible for a broad spectrum of the organization’s internal and external communications, including, but not limited to, media and public relations, brand management, and social media. The Director of Communications manages a variety of communications vehicles (print, web, social media, and film) to support Levitt programs and advance the vision, mission, and core values of the Levitt Foundation, creates movement messaging for the field, and develops metrics to track the effectiveness of communications initiatives and activities. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Deputy Director.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and develop overall communications efforts, campaigns, content through lines, etc., in partnership with Foundation senior leadership and the Levitt network
• Stay current on topics relevant to Levitt’s mission and core values, case for support, and position in the field: arts grantmaking, third spaces, creative placemaking, arts accessibility, designing livable communities, music, EDI, etc.
• Conceptualize and author compelling values- and mission-driven content for communications and collateral materials that tells the Levitt story through multiple lenses, including, but not limited to, brochures, eblasts, one sheets, and grantee toolkits
• Supervise Communications team consisting of 2-3 full-time staff and one part-time Communications Fellow
• Collaborate with designers on all communications vehicles, website, and collateral materials
• In partnership with Deputy Director, oversee the dynamic Levitt Foundation website and blog; write/edit engaging website and blog content, integrate multimedia and interactive content, manage ongoing updates, and ensure new and consistent information that integrates values-driven messaging and content is posted regularly
• Oversee management of Levitt AMP microsite and ensure smooth transition throughout various phases of the grant cycle
• Develop communications resources for the Levitt network
• Direct comprehensive social media strategy and multipronged online presence, including approving daily social media posts created by the Digital Communications Associate; management of recurring social campaigns and series on the Levitt national blog; develop engaging content that leads to measurable results; manage online and social media advertising
• Manage #MusicMoves hashtag campaign through eblasts, social media, and website, including selection of winners; develop and manage future campaigns
• Develop content and manage distribution of The Levitt Effect external e-newsletter and ongoing internal communications to the Levitt network
• Oversee messaging, collateral materials, and media partnerships for the Levitt National Tour, coordinating with artist management and Friends of Levitt partners to maximize promotional opportunities and audience engagement
• Develop media plans and work in partnership with Deputy Director to facilitate effective PR campaigns to support national initiatives, as measured by media placements and audience impressions
• Proactively seek media attention in partnership with Deputy Director
• Negotiate and manage media partnerships; manage media relations; write press releases and ad copy
• Develop concepts for and manage production of multimedia content, including videos created in-house and in collaboration with contracted film crew in partnership with Foundation senior leadership and the Levitt network
• Oversee and analyze metrics provided by Communications team members to assess the effectiveness of communications initiatives and activities; provide quarterly reports to Foundation senior leadership
• In partnership with Foundation senior leadership, identify and secure speaking opportunities to elevate the Foundation’s visibility; assist with developing effective presentations
• Identify and submit proposals for awards, recognitions, and honors for the Levitt Foundation and the Levitt network
• Help develop talking points and ongoing media training to organization representatives to ensure confidence and knowledge in delivering consistent messages of the Foundation, Levitt programs, and the Levitt mission and core values during interviews and at events and in the field
• Oversee management of the email database, photo library, and artist database in collaboration with Communications team members
• Oversee management of media tracking in collaboration with Communications team members
• Manage relationships with communications, public relations, and marketing agencies
• Serve as brand steward to ensure all communications efforts maintain brand integrity and consistent messaging that is values driven
• Serve as a Levitt ambassador, and at times as a spokesperson, at events on occasional nights and weekends, including but not limited to, benefits, concerts, conferences, and Levitt events
• Occasional travel to conduct grantee site visits and attend conferences pertinent to the Foundation and field (average 3-5 trips annually)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a professional communications setting, ideally in-house
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including superior editing and proofreading skills, with expertise writing and shaping creative content that is lively, engaging, and relevant
• Gifted storyteller, with the ability to craft clear and engaging narratives for multiple audiences
• Ability to effectively communicate organization mission and program impact through multiple lenses, connecting themes and objectives across sectors to tell the larger story
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent creative skills as displayed through previous projects
• Supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of WordPress, Keynote, PowerPoint, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven work in the arts, creative placemaking, arts for social impact, equitable civic revitalization, and/or a related field
• Genuine passion for music and ability to write about artists and various music genres
• Experience working in the philanthropic sector is preferred, but not required
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Highly motivated individual who also excels in a collaborative setting

Application Submission

To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to search@levitt.org, including “Levitt Foundation Director of Communications” in the subject line.

The Levitt Foundation offers a dynamic work environment and competitive salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and other benefits. EEO/AAW employer.

The Organization

For more than thirty years, EdFunders has led philanthropy in convening public and private education funders to effectively connect them with each other. Through its highly attended annual conference, EdFunders provides a space for members to collaborate, innovate, and advance the fields of education and philanthropy. The next Executive Director will join EdFunders during a time of great opportunity for the organization. The organization is focused on providing crucial services, information resources, and programming to help members with their grantmaking. EdFunder’s strong and demonstrated commitment to its members has made it a well-respected source of leadership in the educational and philanthropic communities. The Executive Director will continue efforts to strengthen philanthropy’s role in improving educational outcomes nationwide.

Position Overview

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Grantmakers for Education

Grantmakers for Education (“EdFunders”), the premier membership organization for supporters and funders of K-12 and postsecondary education, seeks a strategic and mission-driven leader to serve as its next Executive Director. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, EdFunders is a fully remote organization proudly representing thousands of grantmakers who believe in the transformative nature of education and are bringing bold thinking to philanthropy in all education sectors. The organization serves as a resource to the grantmaking community and advocates on behalf of its members and communities.

For more than thirty years, EdFunders has led philanthropy in convening public and private education funders to effectively connect them with each other. Through its highly attended annual conference, EdFunders provides a space for members to collaborate, innovate, and advance the fields of education and philanthropy. The next Executive Director will join EdFunders during a time of great opportunity for the organization. The organization is focused on providing crucial services, information resources, and programming to help members with their grantmaking. EdFunder’s strong and demonstrated commitment to its members has made it a well-respected source of leadership in the educational and philanthropic communities. The Executive Director will continue efforts to strengthen philanthropy’s role in improving educational outcomes nationwide.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall operations of EdFunders, which includes a $3,000,000 annual budget and nine staff members. Key responsibilities for the new leader include working in partnership with the governance Board; modeling a collaborative leadership style that supports diversity and professional development; supporting a motivated professional team; sustainably and responsibly growing EdFunders’ membership; managing and deepening relationships with member organizations; developing financial policies that anticipate membership trends and increase available resources; and encouraging open and spirited dialogue about the future of education philanthropy and the organization’s relevant role in this space. The Executive Director must work in close concert with a diverse group of stakeholders to ensure EdFunders remains a force for connecting philanthropy and education professionals, advancing education as a public good, and achieving racial equity in our communities.

EdFunders has retained Isaacson Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in the recruitment of the Executive Director. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/grantmakers-education/executive-director

Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Grantmakers for Education is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented applicants. Our organization acknowledges that not everyone experiences the same barriers to success in the workplace, and we are committed to supporting the advancement of people of color in the workplace.

How To Apply

EdFunders has retained Isaacson Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in the recruitment of the Executive Director. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/grantmakers-education/executive-director

Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

The Organization

ABOUT THE HIVE FUND

The Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice is a specialized intermediary launched in 2019 that raises funds and makes grants to groups that have historically lacked access to funding and are addressing intersecting climate, gender, and racial justice crises in the US South, where both pollution levels and emerging clean energy opportunities are high and yet philanthropic funding levels remain low. With funding from 18 current donors, collaborative partnerships with a broad array of advisors, and six full-time staff members, the Hive Fund provides multi-year, general support to more than 100 grantee partners based predominantly in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and the Carolinas. More than 75 percent of Hive Fund grant dollars to date have been awarded to organizations led by Black, Latina, Indigenous, and Asian American and Pacific Islander women. In 2022, our annual grants budget topped $20 million in multi-year grants, and we aim to double our annual grants budget by 2025. The Hive Fund is a fiscally sponsored project of the Windward Fund. More information about the Hive Fund can be found on our website and in our 2022 Triennial Report.

Position Overview

Strategic Partnerships Director

Reports to: Co-Director Classification:

Full-time, Regular Salaried Exempt

Location: Anywhere in the US; Distributed Organization

Apply by: January 11, 2023

ABOUT THE HIVE FUND

The Hive Fund is led by two dynamic co-directors who brought their distinct experiences in equity-centered philanthropy and nonprofit advocacy together in creating the Hive Fund. In this newly created position that the selected candidate will help shape, the strategic partnerships director will collaborate with both co-directors to develop and lead innovative strategies to grow resources and enhance and expand funding partnerships that advance the Hive Fund’s goals. This position requires the ability to build and implement development strategies and systems to identify, engage, and track potential funders capable of making seven to eight figure grants to the Hive Fund.

The strategic partnerships director is a highly motivated, inspiring, relationship-, and goal-oriented bridge-builder who brings vision, diligence, and perseverance to this critical fundraising role. In alignment with our core values, the strategic partnerships director will demonstrate deep understanding of and commitment to racial, gender, and climate justice, and manage communications and relationships with care knowing the importance the Hive Fund places on relationships and how we cultivate them.

Partnering with both co-directors but reporting directly to the co-director based in San Francisco, the strategic partnerships director will also engage closely with the Hive Fund’s five other team members–especially the program officers who work directly with grantee partners, and with the strategic communications director. The strategic partnerships director brings drive, resourcefulness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to see setbacks as temporary, obstacles as removable, and stretch goals as reachable. This role is an exciting opportunity to support a leading equity-focused grant-maker during an important time of institutional growth and formalization of operations and systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Strategy

● Work closely with co-directors to develop a multi-year strategy to maintain, expand, and deepen the Hive Fund’s philanthropic partnerships so that we can support a growing grant-making portfolio across seven or more states in the US South.

● Conduct research, network within the field, and identify emerging priority opportunities in order to build a pipeline of aligned partnerships with foundations, high-net-worth individuals, and other philanthropic entities.

● Develop annual revenue projection scenarios for budget and program planning.

● Build or acquire, and maintain, a user-friendly donor engagement and relationship management tracking system. Implementation and Engagement

● Leverage the agreed upon strategy for philanthropic partnership development; build authentic relationships with climate donors and funders, fund advisors, and key funder affinity groups, with special emphasis on development professionals who are women and or people of color and values-aligned donors in the US South.

● Collaborate with co-directors in cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key funders, donors, and other strategic partners, including: ○ Helping staff write and share bi-annual grant strategy and docket memos with our funders. ○ Developing a cadence and project management approach for connecting with current and prospective funders. ○ Bringing co-directors in at the right time, preparing them for key meetings, and managing follow-up.

● Collaborate with co-directors on grant proposal and report management. ○ Assist with writing high quality grant proposals and grant reports. ○ Work with fiscal sponsor and Hive Fund staff to ensure grant proposals and report deadlines are met.

● Attend, plan, and host funder briefings or convenings as needed to build community; discuss issues of importance; and enhance awareness of the impact of and opportunities for the Hive Fund and its grantee partners.

● Work closely with the strategic communications director to support funder engagement and learning, providing donors with the evidence, inspiration, courage, and solidarity they need to increase equity-centered giving. ○ Contribute to team effort to gather information on grant activities and outcomes from Hive Fund grantee partners in non-extractive ways and synthesize it into compelling data, stories, and documents that are both informative and inspiring to funders.

○ Help shape regular Hive Fund email communications, webinars, organizational impact reports, and customized briefs for current and prospective philanthropic partners.

○ Develop and implement a plan for building a more robust funder learning community for Hive Fund funding partners. Hive Fund Team and Culture-Building

● Engage with the Hive Fund staff team to build and maintain relationships and support a vibrant and inclusive organizational culture of learning and action, including attending bi-weekly staff meetings and in-person staff convenings (two to four per year).

● Help the Hive Fund situate itself between money and movement in values-based ways that honor accountability to our grantee partners and authentic relationships with our funders.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

Core – Ideally, the strategic partnerships director will have a mix of these core experiences and skills to support their ability to thrive in the role:

● 10+ years of professional experience and demonstrated leadership in fund development and philanthropy at or near the scale of the Hive Fund’s annual budget.

● A track record of designing fund development strategy to raise resources at scale over multiple years and the ability to operationalize that strategy through partnerships with aligned foundations and other large donors.

● Deep knowledge of leading and emerging foundations and philanthropic networks within climate, clean energy, racial and gender justice philanthropy.

● An internal desire and motivation to shift philanthropic practices toward equity and justice.

● A highly organized and adaptive leader with an ability to balance strategic, high-level thinking with tactical productivity and strong attention to detail.

● Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the capacity to write clear and compelling case materials and speak publicly as necessary.

● Interest in building and contributing to a positive, friendly, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture and high-performing team while demonstrating cultural competence and commitment to equity.

● Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and collaboratively as part of a growing team, with the ability to navigate in a dynamic environment and adjust to shifting priorities. Preferred – Preferably, the strategic partnerships director will also have some of these desired experiences and skills to enhance their thought partnership in the role:

● Lived and work experience relevant to climate, gender, and racial justice in the US South.

● Sense of humor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, SCHEDULE & TRAVEL

The strategic partnerships director will be an employee of the Hive Fund’s fiscal sponsor, the Windward Fund. This is a regular salaried position with comprehensive benefits. As a distributed organization, our team members currently work remotely embedded in key regions across the US and mainly work from home or in co-working spaces. The Hive Fund will provide necessary office equipment and supplies for remote work and work in co-working spaces. Approximately 30% travel is ideal to support an intentionally distributed workplace with up to four annual staff gatherings; to build trust and relationships by meeting donors and grantee partners in their communities; and to attend conferences and other learning and networking events. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals with disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, and those who reside in rural areas.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The Hive Fund’s compensation practices support staff in thriving and are part of living into the just, equitable world we are actively creating. These practices are guided by the Hive Fund’s six core values, especially transparency, equity, and healing & security. The salary range for this position is $180,000-$220,000, commensurate with qualifications, plus the competitive benefits package provided to all Windward Fund employees including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid sick leave, vacation and holidays and access to professional development resources.

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

In alignment with our core values and approach, Hive Fund is committed to a diverse, collaborative, and sustainable work environment. We recruit and hire with an understanding of systemic oppression and of the lived reality of people with marginalized identities and strongly encourage all to apply, especially Black, Brown, and Indigenous people; queer, trans, and gender non-conforming; intersex people; people with disabilities; and formerly incarcerated people. The Hive Fund is a project of Windward Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Windward is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Windward’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

COVID-19 POLICY

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, Windward Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at HR@windwardfund.org.

How To Apply

The Hive Fund is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting – a Black woman owned and led strategic consultancy. Email a cover letter and resume by January 11, 2023, to hivefund@walkeraac.com.

We invite you to lift up relevant qualifications not specified in this announcement that might make you ideal for this role in your cover letter. Use the subject line “Strategic Partnerships Director.” One combined PDF file is preferred. Candidate review begins immediately.

Beginning in late January of 2023, advancing candidates may be invited to participate in two rounds of interviews. Finalists may also be asked to respond to an advanced assignment related to a real-time challenge that the strategic partnerships director would face in this role. We hope to have a new director joining our team by no later than early spring of 2023

The Organization

Chief Philanthropy Officer

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader with a passion for our mission to join our team as Chief Philanthropy Officer. The Chief Philanthropy Officer will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will serve as a member of the Foundation senior leadership team.

Make a difference in our community – now and always.

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is dedicated to connecting people who care with causes that matter. As the capital region’s primary provider of philanthropic services, we help people give back and achieve their philanthropic goals effectively, confidently, and with the support of an expert team connected to the pulse of our community.

The Foundation houses 700 charitable funds for people, families, and businesses, and nonprofits, the majority of which are endowed to ensure they provide support for important causes in perpetuity. We have been the region’s trusted steward of philanthropic funds since 1983, and today manage $200 million in assets. Together with our fund holders, we are one of the largest local grant makers in the region: Over the past 40 years, we have awarded more than $200 million to support important causes, most of which have made a positive difference directly in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.

In addition to managing their charitable funds, we work in partnership with our fundholders and other local leaders to transform the capital area through strategic grantmaking and impact initiatives that foster a more vibrant and equitable community for all — including our most visible program, Big Day of Giving. To learn more about our philanthropic services and community initiatives, please visit our website at www.sacregcf.org.

Our vision is a thriving and resilient region where generosity and collaboration create equitable opportunity, and our mission is to lead, serve, and inspire enduring philanthropy for a just and vibrant Sacramento region.

Position Overview

Career Details:

• This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. Pay range is between $125,000 to $155,000, depending on experience. Benefits include health insurance, 401K with employer contribution, and generous vacation and holiday policies.
• We have a 9/80 work schedule, with every other Friday off. We have hybrid work schedule, with 2-3 days a week in the office.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and operating as a key member of the leadership team, the Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO) is a proven leader, with more than 10 years’ experience in all aspects of external relations, donor development and marketing/communications, and works closely with donors, external partners, community stakeholders, professional advisors, board members and Foundation colleagues. The position is responsible for developing programs and materials to identify and cultivate new fundholders to assure a lasting source of philanthropic funds for the benefit of the region. The CPO also strengthens the Foundation’s strategic engagement with its existing fundholders, raises the visibility of the Foundation, and communicates its impact to key stakeholders in its four-county service area (El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo).

The role of the CPO has become even more critical as the Foundation has become laser-focused on asset growth, diversification of revenue generation, elevated brand identity and communications, and bold leadership in support of its new Strategic Plan, which is grounded in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the Sacramento region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the Foundation’s philanthropic, donor communications, and fund development programs with a goal of increasing the Foundation’s assets according to the goals established by the Board and CEO and enhancing its role as a community leader.
• Enhance the Foundation’s role as a community leader by partnering with donors and the community to eliminate structural barriers, advance equity, and transform social outcomes for all who call the greater Sacramento region their home.
• Serve as a senior leader for the entire organization increasing transparency and connectedness to the overall mission, vision, and operational goals.
• Work closely with the Foundation Impact team to collaborate on the development of cases for support that will generate unrestricted dollars for where the team determines the needs are greatest, in support of the Foundation’s strategic goals
• Manage a team of professionals to work collaboratively and creatively, creating an atmosphere of continuous learning to expand professional achievement and satisfaction
• Identify major gift and planned gift prospects among current fundholders and others with a goal of increasing the number and size of the gifts, expanding the Foundation’s pool of discretionary funding, diversifying the donor-base and strengthening our operations by encouraging gifts to the Foundation’s operating endowment
• Oversee strategic marketing, public relations, and external communications to further the Foundation’s strong reputation and engage key stakeholders in supporting key focus areas and new funds generation
• Understand federal and state regulations regarding charitable giving
• Increase fundholder satisfaction and investment in the Foundation through strategic donor stewardship, communications, and events
• Lead a variety of professional advisor outreach efforts including managing the Philanthropic Advisors’ Forum and Advisory Committee, creating communications materials and maintaining an updated database of advisors, and conducting presentations and meetings with key advisors
• Recruit board members and other partners, as needed, to assist in marketing and fund development efforts
• Work with the Foundation’s Director of Communications to create an annual communications and development plan covering all aspects of asset growth and communications through paid media, earned media, and social media
• Raise corporate sponsorship funds as needed for Foundation events and initiatives
• Assure that all the marketing and development policies and procedures are carried out in a manner compliant with best practices according to the National Standards for Community Foundations

Qualifications:

• A passion for community involvement and inspiring philanthropy in the Sacramento region in pursuit of the Foundation’s vision and mission and a commitment to upholding the Foundation’s core values. Learn more about these on our website.
• Minimum ten years experience in fundraising with a proven track record in donor cultivation, especially among high net-worth individuals capable of major or planned gifts, and ten years experience in strategic marketing, brand management, and public relations, preferably in the nonprofit sector
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing concierge-level donor service to current and potential fundholders
• A working knowledge of both traditional and emerging communications platforms
• The ability to manage complex projects in a deadline-driven and high-achieving environment, valuing resourcefulness, collaboration, flexibility, creativity, entrepreneurialism, enthusiasm, and patience
• Experience working in a management and leadership role with a demonstrated commitment to intradepartmental cooperation and knowledge-sharing
• Express eagerness and willingness to explore new systems, ideas, and innovative approaches to philanthropy, including emerging and community-centered approaches to fundraising
• Model and foster a strong team culture of collaboration and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion providing support for the ongoing professional development and growth of the team.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and participate as a key member of the senior team
• Excellent organizational ability, including the ability to set priorities, multi-task, problem solve, and meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel regionally and to work evenings and weekends as required for special events, donor meetings, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree required, along with planned giving expertise, CFRE, CAP and/or related master’s degree preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and possess the ability to master our internal donor management system, and/or facility with and ability to learn other donor prospect/data content management systems
• Experience with donor prospect management platforms preferred
• Able to bend, lift, and move up to 25 pounds
• Community foundation experience a plus

How To Apply

Apply at https://sacramentoregioncommunityfoundation.applytojob.com/apply/rNLeW2xWTS/Chief-Philanthropy-Officer?source=abfe.

The Organization

The Regional Development Associate Director in the Major & Leadership Gifts Program is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual prospects at the $100,000 – $5,000,000 level. Regional Development Associate Directors manage portfolios of prospects with multiple University affiliations and philanthropic interests in a regionally organized program.  Specifically, their region will be comprised of Tier two and three geographies within the United States and Canada.  Because these areas have not been the primary focus of fundraisers within Major & Leadership Gifts and across the University, the Regional Development Associate Director is essential to build the major gift pipeline for schools and units as well as university development in these tier two and three geographies.  In addition, Regional Development Associate Directors are responsible for making leadership annual fund solicitations and having preliminary planned giving conversations.

Position Overview
Fundraising

·         Soliciting, cultivating and securing gifts for all schools and units at Duke University, with emphasis on gifts of $100,000 – $5M.

·         Developing and maintaining portfolio of prospects and maintaining active efforts to evaluate prospects identified through fieldwork, screening, and research.

• Developing, executing and leading strategies for engagement, cultivation and solicitation of single and multi-interest donors,
• Collaborating actively with fundraising colleagues in schools and units based on the prospects expressed interests.

·         Traveling frequently to his/her assigned region but also integrating the use of virtual technology to conduct meetings.

·         As opportunities become available, traveling with the president, provost, deans and interdisciplinary initiative directors to cultivate and solicit prospects or attend fundraising events, involving top Duke University academicians, leaders and volunteers in fund raising efforts.  In addition to joint travel, making full use of virtual technology to connect prospects in the region with academic leadership, senior administrators, faculty, and development colleagues.

·         Maintaining active communication with development officers throughout the University to inform of travel and visit potential prospects, coordinate prospect activity, collaborate on strategy and make and “take” referrals.

·         Demonstrating decisiveness and sound judgment to predict how a decision will affect individuals and groups in the department or university and developing strategies to build support for the decision.

·         Developing thoughtful stewardship plans for key donors.

Identifying new major gift prospects to add to his/her portfolio and who will support the greatest philanthropic priorities across all University schools and units.

·         Identifying volunteers, encouraging their placement on school or unit boards or other activities and involving University representatives as appropriate.

• Meeting with Duke prospects identified by PRMA, fieldwork, individual prospecting, and screenings to personally qualify their financial capacity and inclination to make gifts to Duke.
• Soliciting leadership annual fund gifts for all schools and units at Duke University.

Program

·         Maintaining a robust knowledge of University-wide funding priorities, and a general knowledge of school and unit funding priorities; keeping abreast of institutional and departmental priorities, university programs, personalities and events.

·         Maintaining a working knowledge of Duke’s regional volunteer and prospect base and regional activities.

·         Writing detailed clear and concise contact reports and conduct follow-up communication for individual meetings.

• Acquiring and maintaining a working knowledge of Duke’s regional volunteer and prospect base and regional activities.
• Acquiring and maintaining a working knowledge of University-wide funding priorities, and a general knowledge of school and unit funding priorities.
• Reporting on activity on a regular basis in accordance with the Major & Leadership Gift team standards.

·         Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education/Training

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree program.

Experience

Work requires seven years of experience in alumni affairs, public relations, fund raising, sales and promotions, marketing or a related field in order to acquire skills necessary to administer, coordinate and/or participate in general fund raising activities and proposal development. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Preferred Experience

Five years experience required in alumni affairs, public relations, fundraising, or a related field in order to acquire skills necessary to administer, coordinate, and/or participate in solicitation, including three years of direct fundraising experience.

Skills

·         Ability to think strategically about identifying prospects and connecting donors to Duke.

·         Demonstrated ability to handle multiple fundraising activities simultaneously.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         High level of creativity, initiative, and motivation.

·         Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex fundraising activities simultaneously.

·         Must be willing to travel.

·         Ability to plan and implement a fundraising plan for a metropolitan area of strategic importance to Duke University

How To Apply

https://careers.duke.edu/job-invite/220529/

The Organization

All* Above All, a project of New Venture Fund, seeks nominations and applications for a Development Director.

All* Above All is a catalyst for abortion justice, envisioning a world where abortion care is affordable, available, and supported for everyone who needs it. Launched in 2013 as a women of color-led effort to restore and sustain public insurance coverage of abortion, the organization changed the game a few short years later by mobilizing policymakers and the public around the harm of these bans, especially for those unable to make ends meet. After years of bold work that centers people of color working to make ends meet, All* Above All recently expanded its mission and scope beyond insurance coverage of abortion, to other abortion access issues and strategies, particularly at the intersection of racial, economic, and immigrant justice issues. All* knows that race, economic insecurity, and immigration status can multiply the already-massive barriers to abortion care, and that true abortion justice must incorporate these issues. Throughout this transition, All*’s goal is to continue to empower a new generation to be bold and take action with All*’s uplifting approach, cross-movement work, and digital and grassroots strategies, to ensure that abortion care is available for all.

Position Overview

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

The Development Director will be a highly collaborative, self-motivated, and results-oriented leader. They will focus on high-level strategic thinking, development team building, and goal setting while also managing day-to-day fundraising tasks and all aspects of development operations. The Development Director will be a highly skilled written and verbal communicator that effectively inspires donors to partner with and support All* Above All. Specifically, the Development Director will:

Develop fundraising vision and goals that advance All* Above All’s abortion justice mission.

The Development Director will collaboratively develop the organization’s three to five-year fundraising goals to closely align with programmatic work and will work with the Vice President and the Senior Finance and Operations Manager to envision and shape a future development team based upon these goals. The Development Director will also create and implement 501(c)4 donor engagement strategies in line with broader fundraising goals, which will include hiring and supervising a Development Manager to create an online fundraising program for the Action Fund.

Execute successful fundraising strategies that build and maintain strong partnerships with donors.

A main initial focus for the Development Director will be to maintain and build relationships with existing donors, while simultaneously researching, identifying, and approaching new prospective foundation funders and individual donors. The Development Director will execute day-to-day development operations and continuously maintain accurate and timely reporting and communication. The Development Director will employ excellent written and verbal communication skills to manage all donor correspondence, including writing and preparation of formal and informal donor reports, grant proposals, solicitation and acknowledgment letters, and responses to donor inquiries. They will also manage and maintain the donor database to ensure accurate and up-to-date donor records, information, and correspondence. They will use strong project management skills to streamline internal grant application processes from multiple internal stakeholders (finance, programmatic, etc.) and ensure the review and accuracy of these materials for timely grant submissions.

Collaborate internally and work cross-functionally to drive fundraising success.

The Development Director role requires a highly collaborative leader who can effectively work with staff across the organization to accomplish their goals. The Development Director will actively participate as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), which comprises all Directors and the Executive Team. Collectively, the SMT strives to create a high-performing, impactful, and collaborative organization by modeling All* Above All’s guiding principles, fostering cross-organizational collaboration, and providing staff with the tools they need to excel in their roles. The Development Director will regularly attend key Campaign and Strategies meetings for relevant programmatic updates and examples from our work that can be shared with donors. On occasion, the Development Director will prepare written or verbal reports to the Executive Team about funders and fundraising activities and prepare internal staff and other stakeholders for funder meetings. The Development Director will liaise closely with the fiscal sponsor and the Senior Finance and Operations Manager to ensure proper financial information for grant reports and proposals and will build relationships with the New Venture Fund and Sixteen Thirty Fund account team and vendors as needed.

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:

• Commitment to All* Above All’s mission of abortion justice, where abortion care is affordable, available, and supported for everyone who needs it.
• A minimum of five years combined experience in institutional/foundation fundraising, grant writing, and institutional/foundation fundraising strategy within a justice-related organization. With an eye on future opportunities, the ideal candidate will also have experience managing a team, donor relations, and/or building an individual fundraising program.
• A track record of developing and maintaining meaningful working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly with a fundraising lens to craft meaningful, hopeful messages that inspire donors.
• A well-developed ability to multitask and shift priorities, and an aptitude for working under tight deadlines amidst competing priorities.
• A demonstrated capacity to excel in a responsive and proactive, team-based participatory environment, as well as work autonomously.
• Significant experience as a project manager, with attention to detail.
• A proven ability to analyze complex issues.
• A capacity to lead and guide staff with empathy, positivity, and curiosity.
• A well-developed capacity to manage in all directions and proactively seek out new strategy opportunities.
• An understanding of abortion access as an economic, immigrant, and racial justice issue.
• Experience working on issues impacting Black, Indigenous, and people of color; young people; and/or immigrants; or people struggling financially.
• Views culture shift, organizing, and movement building as key components of issue campaigns.
• Strong commitment to centering people of color and striving to be anti-racist.
• Values a shared, cross-collaborative leadership model.

All* Above All utilizes competencies in evaluating applicants. Leadership is the key competency for this position and sub-competencies for this role include the following:

• Results-Oriented
• Delegation
• Resource Management
• Consensus Building
• Change Management

In addition to the position-specific competencies, All* Above All has seven core competencies in the Competency Model, which apply to every employee at every level and include:

• Mission Awareness – Passion for the mission demonstrated through previous experience, personal connection, or desires for the future inclusive of abortion justice as well as racial, reproductive, economic, and immigrant justice.
• Strategy – Moving from vision to implementation by connecting overall strategy to individual goals and tasks while managing the layers of that strategy.
• Collaboration – Working across internal teams and external partners to accomplish goals by establishing trust and connection with diverse stakeholders.
• Communication – Effectively imparting or exchanging information and conveying feelings and ideas.
• Flexibility – Shifting focus or pivoting as needs change while effectively managing competing priorities and multiple tasks and adapting to changing landscape.
• Self-Direction – Ability to work independently and manage individually-assigned work tasks.
• Personality – Combination of qualities that forms a person’s character.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $100K annually. The salary listed is the final offer in consideration of the total compensation package for this position. Additionally, it reflects All*’s compensation philosophy to be equitable in employment offers and aligns with responsibilities at the Director level.

A comprehensive benefits package includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance, 3% automatic contribution and a 3% employer match on 401k contributions , pre-tax transportation benefits, and paid holidays, vacation, sick, and volunteer time off. All* Above All also offers supplemental benefits like a home office equipment bonus, professional development funds, and paid sabbatical leave.

In normal circumstances, this position requires occasional travel (up to 15%) to various states and cities for funder, coalition, campaign, and/or team meetings. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, mission critical travel is currently optional and voluntary.

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, New Venture Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law in conjunction with All* Above All’s human resources department.

Hiring Statement

All* Above All is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

How To Apply

More information about All* Above All may be found at: allaboveall.org

This search is being led by Cara Pearsall and Stephanie Guidry of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume and three references via NPAG’s website.

All* Above All is an equal opportunity employer and proudly values diversity.

Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Organization

About us
The Health & Environment Funders Network (HEFN) is a national membership network of over 60 foundations, donors, and philanthropic advisors interested in improving health, environmental, and equity outcomes. Our mission is to mobilize philanthropy around solutions for environmental health and justice issues. HEFN’s close-knit community invests over $200 million a year to build the power of the environmental health and justice movement, prioritizing support for affected communities and diverse organizations, at the grassroots, across the United States, and globally.

HEFN offers programming to our members through multiple channels, including working groups specific to funding issue areas, learning communities specific to areas of philanthropic practice, and an annual meeting.  We continually iterate our program structure to be in service of our members’ needs.  HEFN staff’s day-to-day work is to create experiences and resources that support funder learning, networking, and collaboration, enabling our members to make collective and better-informed impact. We are valued by our members for being nimble and responsive to emerging issues; for our caring and supportive environment; and for embracing equity and belonging.

We are BIPOC woman-led, majority BIPOC staffed and queer-trans embracing. Our small but mighty team of four works remotely and collaborates virtually from across the country. As a nonprofit, HEFN operates through a Joint Plan of Work with Virginia Organizing, a 501c(3) organization that accepts and manages funds on our behalf. Our work is guided by a national Steering Committee,  which is currently comprised of eight leaders from HEFN’s membership.

HEFN prioritizes an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to engaging the skills and leadership of people of color; LGBTQIA+, transgender and gender non-conforming people; people of different abilities and neurodiverse identities; and other individuals from diverse backgrounds. People from these and other historically marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. If you require assistance or accommodation due to disability, please email us at hefn@hefn.org.

Position Overview

About you 
You’re an experienced program professional, passionate organizer, systems thinker, and savvy communicator who likes to stay abreast of current issues in environmental health and justice and enjoys strategically connecting the dots for others. You believe that everyone deserves to live, work, and learn in healthy homes, schools, and communities, and you understand that philanthropic investment in the communities shouldering the worst environmental harms leads to effective solutions. You have a knack for positively influencing others and are adept at working with and around bureaucracy to help people take meaningful action. You thrive in a small team environment. People think of you as reliable and flexible, possessing a quick mind, integrity, and sense of humor.

HEFN’s staff is highly collaborative. The Director will work closely with HEFN’s staff and member leaders on the following key areas:

• Lead planning, design, execution, and evaluation of programs including organizing webinars, briefings, and other co-sponsored events.
• Lead portions of planning and execution of HEFN’s annual meeting, including planning committee management, content management, and meeting communications and logistics in coordination with HEFN staff and consultants.
• Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with affinity group colleagues, regional associations, and other philanthropic groups.
• Serve as a resource to the broader philanthropic community and facilitate collaborative programming and initiatives.
• Develop and disseminate learning resources for members and other funders, such as issue briefs, online toolkits, funder stories, and blogs.
• Support HEFN communications work.  Manage website content and social media related to your work.
• Help track local, regional, and national trends in environmental health and justice and philanthropy.
• Provide content related to your work for grant proposals and reports.
• Support other programs, initiatives, and working groups as needed.

To be successful in this role, these minimum qualifications are essential: 

• Five to seven years’ experience working in philanthropy or on environmental health or environmental justice issues.
• Understanding of the connections between environmental conditions and health, including the roles of race, place, and class.
• Experience developing and executing strategic programs.
• Proven experience developing and maintaining strong, professional, and collaborative relationships.
• Proven experience with every aspect of webinar development, from defining goals and structure to facilitation, evaluation, and follow-up.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and strong editorial skills.
• A working knowledge of social media platforms and email/listserv databases.
• A working familiarity with foundations and the philanthropic system.
• Self-directed with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a highly collaborative team.
• Emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and willingness to model vulnerability.
• Sensitivity to power dynamics within our member organizations and the communities we support.
• Strong grounding in the principles and practice of equity, justice and anti-racism.
• Ability to travel.

Additional skills that we value, but do not require: 

• Facility with some or all of the issue areas currently centered in our programming, such as just transition and the health and justice harms of the fossil fuel and petrochemical economy.
• Facility with some or all of the shifts in philanthropic practice of interest to HEFN members, including participatory grantmaking; funding frontline groups; and great support for healing justice and capacity building.
• Experience organizing in-person events.
• Experience writing reports and newsletters
• Experience with social media, blogging and other forms of online content creation
• Experience managing a learning community
• Visual storytelling ability and technical skills (e.g., Canva)
• Ability to facilitate and/or write persuasively in a language other than English

Salary and benefits: 
We want our employees to enjoy benefits that make them fulfilled and productive. This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $100k- $110k depending on skills and experience.

You will ideally be based in the Eastern or Central time zone, but this is not a strict requirement. Comfort working in a virtual, dispersed work environment is a must.

We are committed to the health, wellbeing and work-life balance of our team. Full-time employees receive generous benefits, including pension contributions, full health, dental, vision, and childcare benefits; paid vacation, sick, parental, family, and sabbatical leave.

How To Apply

Applicants should submit an application packet (see details below) to hefn@hefn.org no later than October 31, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early submission is encouraged.

Hiring process and timeline: 
Please submit your resume, brief writing sample (1-2 pages), and something to show us who you really are! It’s your choice – that could be a written cover letter/summary or a video cover letter, or whatever showcases your passion for the work you’d be doing. Using the subject line “Director of Programs,” send those materials to hefn@hefn.org. Please include your name on any attachments. No phone calls, please.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be open until filled.
We will review resumes throughout October and anticipate conducting phone interviews in early November. Shortly thereafter, those selected to advance in the hiring process will be invited to a one-hour video interview with our hiring committee. Finalists will be invited to a second one-hour interview.
This position would ideally start by December 2022.

The Organization

The Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of the Triad (Greensboro, NC) is seeking qualified candidates for the position of President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Board invites resumes from individuals with a record of demonstrated success at an executive level with fundraising, board development, staff management and development, program management, marketing, and public/community relations. The ideal candidate is a passionate advocate for the mission, and a strategic leader with the ability to manage finances.

Junior Achievement’s purpose is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Our focus is to ensure that every kindergarten through twelfth grade student in the Triad has the competencies needed for future success in life and career.

Position Overview

The President and CEO leads JA of the Triad with responsibility for establishing and communicating strategy; driving revenue; building effective partnerships with schools and stakeholders; promoting the mission and the brand; leading the staff and nurturing an engaging culture; fostering operational excellence and sound financial performance; and ensuring effective governance. JA of the Triad delivers meaningful learning experiences like financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness to K-12 students in school systems it serves in Forsyth, Rockingham, Randolph, Guilford and Alamance Counties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy and Brand

• In partnership with the Board of Directors, establishes the vision and future road map for JA of the Triad; translates the vision into engagement through clear and compelling communication and messaging.
• Develops and implements strategic plans that assure the strength and growth of JA of the Triad within the context of the internal and external market forces and regulations.
• Advances the mission within the community and serves as a passionate advocate for JA of the Triad. Promotes the brand and represents JA of the Triad with the public, businesses, government agencies, and community groups to drive the strategy and success of the organization.
• Effectively applies fundamental skills in prospecting, connecting, and developing relationships which result in revenue goal achievement for JA of the Triad.
• Collaborates with JA USA and other NC chapters of Junior Achievement to implement innovative curricula.

People and Culture

• Provides thoughtful executive leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission.
• Committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization.
• Accurately projects staffing requirements and effectively evaluates talent to recruit and retain the best individuals for the board and staff.
• Engages board, leadership team and staff to create synergy and foster collaboration in achieving JA’s mission; builds on the individual and group strengths to achieve established goals and strategic plan. Applies effective talent management techniques and processes to enhance the professional growth and performance of staff.
• Manages and motivates team members through coaching, recognition, and managing performance to assure achievement of all goals and objectives.
• Oversees people functions including hiring, separation, on-boarding, succession, training, compensation and benefits, employee relations, etc.
• Fosters a culture that encourages collaboration and professional development, rewards innovation and growth, and recognizes positive contributions and accountability.
• Effectively delegates tasks while maintaining oversight for overall success.
• Acts in concert with JA values and assures others in the organization do the same.

Operational Excellence

• Assures that JA of the Triad operates in compliance with all requirements of the Junior Achievement Operating Agreement and additional requirements established by the Board of Directors.
• Works with the Board of Directors to develop policy and assure proper governance of the organization.
• Fosters innovation and excellence in program delivery, leveraging both technology and volunteer engagement to provide effective learning opportunities for student participants.
• Manages implementation of all programs and ensures programs are executed within acceptable standards to assure growth in student impact.
• Oversees day-to-day operations to mitigate risks and ensure long-term strategic success.

Finance and Governance

• Ensures the financial strength of the JA of the Triad operation to support operational and strategic plans and sustainability of the organization including the development and implementation of effective fundraising campaigns, leads revenue generation through our various key stakeholders, and takes an innovative approach to raising funds.
• Establishes accurate and timely financial reporting plus analysis of financial information.
• Develops a budget and manages financial resources to meet or exceed all objectives.
• Works with the Chairman of the Board of Directors to recruit, orient, and encourage engagement of Board members; manage effective regular meetings with the Board including the development of the agenda and any reports and materials.
• Works with the Board of Directors to develop policy and assure proper governance.
• Secures the resources that support and enable achievement of strategic and operational goals.
• Stewards the “customer” with an eye toward a long-term relationship that is mutually beneficial.

 Requirements & Qualifications | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three+ years of successful senior leadership experience, preferably working with a board of directors
• Excellent management, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Commitment to public education
• Demonstrated experience in fostering relationships in the community
• Knowledge of the Piedmont Triad area is desirable

·       Strong track record in fundraising, including securing large gifts from a variety of sources

·       Willingness to undergo criminal and credit background checks

Junior Achievement of the Triad offers a positive, collaborative work environment and the opportunity to impact the lives of young people in our community. It is Junior Achievement of the Triad, Inc.’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and Associates.

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Junior Achievement of the Triad has retained Capital Development Services to assist with professional recruitment.  Candidates should include a cover letter, a resume, and a list of three references.  All material will be confidential.  Review of applications will begin upon receipt of required materials. Additional inquiries may be directed to Jen Tozier at Capital Development Services: searchservices@capdev.com