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Director of Racial Equity Initiatives, Borealis Philanthropy

The Organization

About Borealis Philanthropy

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Position Overview
Director of Racial Equity Initiatives
Reports to (Title): Deputy Director of Programs
Department: Programs
Full-time and Remote
Salary : $102,000-$127,000 

About Borealis Philanthropy

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

About Racial Equity Initiatives

The Racial Equity Initiatives Director leads two funds in the initiative, Racial Equity to Accelerate Change (REACH) and the Racial Equity in Philanthropy Fund (REP)

The Racial Equity to Accelerate Change (REACH) Fund invests in racial equity practitioners to support nonprofit organizations with learning and strategy to integrate racial equity into their institutional policies, practices, culture, services, and programs. The REACH Fund directly resources practitioners to provide racial equity consultative services to nonprofit organizations.

The Fund prioritizes investment in practitioners who have a body of work around racial equity by resourcing their time and expertise to develop and scale tools and strategies for the benefit of the nonprofit sector. The Fund will also support cross-sharing, learning, and innovation among practitioners. Doing so will lift up promising practices, case studies, strategies, frameworks, and tools that facilitate nonprofits’ capacity to have a greater impact on addressing racial inequities, internally in their organizations and externally in program and service delivery.

The Racial Equity in Philanthropy (REP) Fund is a donor collaborative fund housed at Borealis Philanthropy which focuses on advancing racial equity within the philanthropic sector. The REP Fund invests in philanthropy serving organizations to inform, educate, and equip funders to integrate racial equity policies and practices into their grantmaking and programs. The Fund’s vision is to normalize grantmaking strategies that prioritize structural change and contribute to ending racial disparities. The REP Fund provides general operating, project support, and capacity-building grants to philanthropic-serving organizations. The REP Fund offers leadership enhancement, peer learning opportunities, and thought partnership support to grantees outside of grantmaking dollars.

Unique and preferred capacities for REI Director:  

  • Has an in depth understanding of racial equity principles and practices
  • Has a strong network in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors

Our Values 

Responsiveness, Racial Equity, Trust, People-Centered, Curiosity, Boldness

JOB OVERVIEW

The Program Director provides leadership and strategy in all aspects of planning, executing, and tracking one or more programs/projects with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally. The Program Director develops and implements program strategies, including fundraising, donor engagement/relationship, grantmaking, and capacity building/technical assistance to grantees. This position leads, hires, coaches, and provides direction to staff to execute outcomes within budget and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES 

  • Provide program leadership, strategy and design regarding all aspects of program management, grantmaking process and activities, donor relations, and fundraising
  • Translate donor needs into effective strategies and action plans and monitor and evaluate operational effectiveness
  • Support cross-fund prospective fundraising conversations and opportunities in partnership with the Development Director
  • Drive program planning and execution in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders other team members
  • Manage financial and other resources, remove barriers, provide creative solutions to staff and external stakeholders to achieve program goals
  • Coach, manage performance, influence, and leverage staff to execute programs within parameters including quality, timelines, and budget.
  • Direct supervisor for the fund program officers
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and other team members regarding grant and program review, budget and compliance
  • Review reports, analyze data, and evaluate information to mitigate risk, educate, and inform appropriately
  • Serve as principal point of contact for program(s), build and maintain relationships with prospective grantee partners, grantees, and other constituents
  • Manage all donor engagement including preparing and facilitating donor meetings, webinars and donor engagement events in partnership with the Development department.
  • Manage all fund related fundraising activities including writing proposals, reports, and meeting with donor prospects in partnership with the Development Director
  • Participate in public engagements and communication to represent the program including sector related conferences/events, blogging, media interviews, grantee learning and engagement events, external workshops etc.
  • Model Borealis’ culture and values through values based behaviors, and aligned outcomes, practices and communication with all stakeholders internal and external.
  • Other duties as assigned

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Eight (8) years of experience in program management; five (5) years in philanthropy as a grantmaker in-field level or social movements preferred
  • Five (5) years of experience leading and supervising staff
  • Five (5) years of fundraising experience
  • Experience facilitating group conversations of varying sizes

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Personal/Behavioral Attributes) 

  • Excellent communications skills and experience designing/developing communications products in a variety of formats
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, solution development, and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated experience working and building relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to interact and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership
  • Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and to think conceptually, strategically, and learn quickly
  • Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously
  • Ability to identify and mitigate risks to the program

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

This job operates in a virtual office environment with frequent national travel.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment, and the employee is generally subjected to long periods of sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift and transport items.

Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:  Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application orDirector interview process, please contact [HR@borealisphilanthropy.org]. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

How To Apply

Please apply via the careers page: https://borealisphilanthropy.org/careers/

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Director of Racial Equity in Journalism Fund, Borealis Philanthropy

The Organization

About Borealis Philanthropy 

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

Position Overview
Director of Racial Equity in Journalism Fund
Reports to (Title): Deputy Director of Programs
Department: Programs
Fulltime and Remote
Salary: $102,000-$127,000

About Borealis Philanthropy 

As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investment in movements building a future that serves all of us.  We connect Grantmakers to organizations that share their mission. We team with philanthropy to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. Through our collaborative funds, we create opportunities for donors to learn from the organizers on the ground and provide resources to leaders, organizations, and movements pursuing transformational change. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movement work across communities so that they have the resources they need to thrive.

About the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund 

The Racial Equity in Journalism Fund (REJ) was launched in 2019 at Borealis with the goal to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of news organizations led by and for people of color to provide relevant, accurate information to increase civic engagement in the communities they serve. People of color-led news organizations, in particular those led by Black, Latinx, Asian Pacific Islanders, and Indigenous people, lack the capital and multiple streams of revenue to build infrastructure and resources that ensure their longevity in the field, as well as their ongoing growth and innovation. This donor collaborative fund seeks to address the gap in capital and resources faced by these organizations.  Recognizing organizational development and technology improvements are critical for the success of people of color-led media, the Racial Equity in Journalism Fund provides both general support and capacity building resources to invest in the long-term sustainability of its grantees.

Unique and preferred capacities for REJ Fund Director 

  • Experience in media/journalism as a funder, practitioner, capacity builder, particularly on the business and technology side
  • Networks in key communities (South, Latinx, Midwest, Native/Indigenous) with media and journalism
  • Strong communication skills as a presenter and facilitator

Our Values 

Responsiveness, Racial Equity, Trust, People-Centered, Curiosity, Boldness

 JOB OVERVIEW 

The Program Director provides leadership and strategy in all aspects of planning, executing, and tracking one or more programs/projects with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally. The Program Director develops and implements program strategies, including fundraising, donor engagement/relationship, grantmaking, and capacity building/technical assistance to grantees. This position leads, hires, coaches, and provides direction to staff to execute outcomes within budget and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / KEY JOB OUTCOMES 

  • Provide program leadership, strategy and design regarding all aspects of program management, grantmaking process and activities, donor relations, and fundraising
  • Translate donor needs into effective strategies and action plans and monitor and evaluate operational effectiveness
  • Support cross-fund prospective fundraising conversations and opportunities in partnership with the Development Director
  • Drive program planning and execution in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders other team members
  • Manage financial and other resources, remove barriers, provide creative solutions to staff and external stakeholders to achieve program goals
  • Coach, manage performance, influence, and leverage staff to execute programs within parameters including quality, timelines, and budget.
  • Supervise the fund program officer
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and other team members regarding grant and program review, budget and compliance
  • Review reports, analyze data, and evaluate information to mitigate risk, educate, and inform appropriately
  • Serve as principal point of contact for program(s), build and maintain relationships with prospective grantee partners, grantees, and other constituents
  • Manage all donor engagement including preparing and facilitating donor meetings, webinars and donor engagement events in partnership with the Development department.
  • Manage all fund related fundraising activities including writing proposals, reports, and meeting with donor prospects in partnership with the Development Director
  • Participate in public engagements and communication to represent the program including sector related conferences/events, blogging, media interviews, grantee learning and engagement events, external workshops etc.
  • Model Borealis’ culture and values through values-based behaviors, and aligned outcomes, practices and communication with all stakeholders internal and external.
  • Other duties as assigned

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Eight (8) years of experience in program management; five (5) years in philanthropy as a grantmaker in-field level or social movements preferred
  • Five (5) years of experience leading and supervising staff
  • Five (5) years of fundraising experience
  • Experience facilitating group conversations of varying sizes

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Personal/Behavioral Attributes) 

  • Excellent communications skills and experience designing/developing communications products in a variety of formats
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, solution development, and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated experience working and building relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to interact and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership
  • Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and to think conceptually, strategically, and learn quickly
  • Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously
  • Ability to identify and mitigate risks to the program

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

This job operates in a virtual office environment with frequent national travel.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment, and the employee is generally subjected to long periods of sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift and transport items.

Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:  Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [HR@borealisphilanthropy.org]. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

How To Apply

Please apply via the careers page: https://borealisphilanthropy.org/careers/

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Director of Communications and Marketing, ABFE

The Organization

WHO WE ARE

ABFE is a membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. Partnering with foundations, nonprofits and individuals, ABFE provides its members with professional development and technical assistance resources that further the philanthropic sector’s connection and responsiveness to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion. Established in 1971 as the Association of Black Foundation Executives, the all-volunteer organization was credited with many of philanthropy’s early gains in diversity. It since has evolved into a fully staffed, influential network. In 2013, the organization shed its descriptor and adopted the simpler ABFE (ab-fee) to better reflect its broadening membership.

REPORTS TO:          Vice President of External Affairs

STATUS:                      Exempt

SALARY RANGE:    $90,000 – $92,000

Position Summary:

The Director of Communications and Marketing serves to serves to advance ABFE’s goals through (1) developing and implementing ABFE’s communication and marketing strategy, (2) distributing and marketing of all projects, programs, and campaigns, (3) supporting revenue-generation efforts, and (4) advancing digital strategy and effective use of technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         In collaboration with the VP of External Affairs and external partners and vendors, support the relaunch of ABFE’s Drupal website with demonstrated ability to plan, publish, curate and update content and online features.

·         Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy and project plan across all online platforms (web, email, social media, press).

·         Vet and coordinate all media interviews and provide coordination support for public appearances and speaking engagements and provide media training and staff preparation.

·         Develop metrics for evaluating ABFE’s marketing and communications efforts, improving performance, and measuring growth.

·         Manage ABFE’s mass communications including writing, designing, and distributing regular e-mail updates, alerts, and other targeted member/ sector communications.

·         Manage social media platforms and begin to refresh our online presence with daily posts, member mentions, and relevant sector news.

·         Lead in supporting ABFE’s current campaigns, including our comprehensive and 50th anniversary campaigns which includes advertising with Black press, virtual PR events, fundraising opportunities, and mail campaigns.

·         Prepare and coordinate the release of announcements, news releases, President’s messages, and other communications as requested.

·         Support membership recruitment and retention efforts through digital and traditional media.

·         Produce marketing collateral materials to support membership, fundraising, and programming efforts.

·         Manage lists and list-building strategies in coordination with development, membership, and program functions.

Community Engagement and Growing Audience

·         Monitor news cycle and relevant discussions in the racial and social justice, philanthropy, community. Lead rapid response efforts with the senior leadership team and Director of Membership to review current events, determine when an organizational response is necessary, and manage the next steps (e.g., drafting statements, pitching experts available, re-releasing existing products, support production of new products).

·         Support interdepartmental project-planning and designing interactive products, more visual storytelling, and other methods to sustain organizational engagement with movement allies, members, and other stakeholders of engagement.

·         Support Development team with fundraising appeals and creation of donation pages (e.g., graphics, video, content review, scheduling coordination).

·         Promote attendance to the annual conference, webinars, workshops, and other events. Create merchandise for sale and coordinate sales at events and online and the creation of event materials (e.g., invitations, signage) and program development and messaging.

·         Submit regular reports and funder-specific reports as needed with key metrics (e.g., media hits, social media analytics, web traffic, report downloads). Other duties, as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate will:

·         Have a background in philanthropy and/or nonprofits.

·         Experience managing vendors and collaborators with website overhauls

·         Strategic and analytical thinker

·         Excellent writing and tactful editor

·         Diplomatic communicator who is comfortable working under deadline with diverse constituencies

·         Strong project manager

Skills/Qualifications:

·         Demonstrated passion for ABFE’s mission

·         Experience developing online content.

·         Experience in Canva, InDesign, and developing online design content.

·         Knowledge of AP Style

·         Proficiency in social media, SEO, digital engagement, and online advertising

·         Ability to produce, record and edit video content.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.

·         Ability to manage multiple high-stakes initiatives in a fast=paced environment using effective project management skills and flexibility.

·         Driven self-starter who works effectively and efficiently with colleagues, partners, members, and other external stakeholders including senior level executives and CEOs.

·         Experience working in Constant Contact a must, experience in Donor Perfect is a plus.

·         Proficiency in computer and web-based technology skills, including database management, word processing, list management and Excel.

·         Travel may be required.

Education/Experience Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field is required.

·         Minimum six years of relevant experience in communications and marketing, preferably in the nonprofit sector with advocacy or racial and social justice organization.

·         Experience leading, coaching, and training.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in the position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

ABFE is an at-will employer and may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.

AAP/EEO Statement:

ABFE is an active Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to hiring@abfe.org for consideration. Include “Director of Communications and Marketing” in the subject line.

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Research Coordinator, Regulatory & Business Engagement, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

The Organization

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Inc is a private, non-profit national organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. We fund cutting-edge studies at major medical institutions, nurture investigators at the early stages of their careers, and finance underdeveloped areas of research. In addition, our educational workshops and programs, along with our scientific journal, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, enable medical professionals to keep pace with this rapidly growing field. Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s core values of compassion, integrity, leadership, collaboration, and inclusion inspire and drive every member of our highly performing team.

Position Overview

The Research Coordinator, Regulatory and Business Engagement is a new role at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation (Foundation). The Research Coordinator will be responsible for providing research coordination and regulatory management for active studies within the research department of the Foundation. As well, this role will work to build positive client relationships and provide efficient and effective delivery of research support to participating sites. This includes coordinating new site onboarding and training, regulatory management, liaising with database managers, development of study-related materials, site troubleshooting and communication with participating clinical centers and team members.
This position is critical and serves as a linchpin for research cohort team. The ideal candidate must be a highly motivated and self-directed team player that can learn quickly, excel, and work independently in a fast-paced and complex environment. The individual must be organized, reliable, detail-oriented, and be able to work collaboratively with team members.

REPORTS TO: Manager, IBD Qorus Clinical Operations

LOCATION: The Foundation is a national organization with headquarters in New York and 39 chapters across the country. Candidates that are within commuting distance of the Foundation’s headquarters in New York City are preferred. Remote candidates will also be considered.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Research Coordination / Regulatory Management
• Coordinate and facilitate regulatory and contracting activities across active studies
• Plan study start-up activities to ensure successful recruitment and delivery to milestones
• Track and monitor progress towards milestones across the various cohorts and programs
• Run routine site progress reports including patient enrollment, missing data queries, etc. and proactively follow-up with sites to resolve or improve
• Partner with IBD Plexus team to engage sites in EMR extraction efforts; coordinate initiative kick-off meetings, facilitate team engagement and understanding of the process, and monitor sites progress towards EMR extraction execution
• Track program’s financial activities including revenue from supporting partners, invoices for meeting expenses or program activities, and generation of detailed expense reports
• Assist in program related projects with multi-disciplinary team members (program chairs, site providers and care teams, patients)

Client Engagement
• Build and maintain positive client relationships (client = clinical care site teams) throughout the program or research study
• Interface with participating clinical sites for onboarding, training, and troubleshooting
• Develop and maintain site training and recruitment materials
• Facilitate timely, succinct, and straightforward communication with clients and with internal team members
• Identify and organize client needs; Assist in addressing and resolving those needs

Administrative support
• Assist with logistics organization and planning during program meetings and webinars
• Prepare and process study invoices, honorariums, reimbursements, and travel expenses
• Organize and maintain program filing / storage drives
• Set-up and manage webinars / teleconferences; Transcribe meeting minutes and distribute accordingly
• Interface with the grants management team to comply with internal policies (i.e., posting
award announcements, uploading financial and progress reports, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Work Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a health care related field
• 3+ years of health-related project coordination experience
• Experience working within an academic institution and experience working on or within a
consortium based multi-center initiative is preferred
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory
requirements
• Certificate of training for Human Subjects Research; Clinical Research certification(s)
• Working knowledge of patient recruitment, retention, and compliance strategies
• Experience with data extraction for research purposes
• Basic understanding of electronic medical record systems (EPIC, Cerner) and electronic
data capture systems (REDCap, Medidata)
• Experience working with central IRBs and Contract Research Organizations a plus

Professional Competencies and Skills:
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proactive trouble shooter and open minded; sound judgement and understanding when
escalation is needed
• Careful attention to detail and meticulous
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical ability to sufficiently enter and organize data or results (feedback, updates, etc.)
• Personable; collaborative attitude; strong ability to work well with others
• Capacity to handle multiple activities simultaneously and effectively prioritize tasks
• Ability to work and adapt under tight deadlines, and to identify and troubleshoot issues
• Able to work normal business hours
• Ability to travel occasionally (post COVID)

How To Apply

*Please follow the link below to submit an online application via the Crohn’s & Colitis Career page.

Job link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=30893&clientkey=290516EC989E8E3CD8F9039C8D4973BE

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Trainer and Advisor, Philanthropic Advising Services, ABFE

The Organization

ABFE is a membership-based philanthropic organization that advocates for responsive and transformative investments in Black communities. Partnering with foundations, nonprofits, and individuals, ABFE provides its members with professional development and technical assistance resources that further the philanthropic sector’s connection and responsiveness to issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Established in 1971 as the Association of Black Foundation Executives, the all-volunteer organization instituted many of philanthropy’s early gains in racial diversity. ABFE has since evolved into a fully staffed, influential network. In 2013, the organization shed its descriptor and adopted the simpler ABFE to reflect its broadening membership better. www.abfe.org

Position Overview

Position Summary
The Trainer/Advisor (T/A) will lend her/his expertise to train and facilitate ABFE’s racial equity and philanthropic advising services content. The trainer/advisor will actively participate in the development and execution of ABFE’s growing portfolio to advance racial equity in philanthropic practices. The Trainer/Advisor works closely with the Director of Philanthropic Advising Services and VP of Programs/Philanthropic Advising Services to further support ABFE’s program delivery and professional development goals and services. The position is also responsible for supporting the implementation of various projects’ activities in partnership with ABFE partners and affiliations, as directed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support timeline management and assist with meeting target deliverables on schedule and of high quality.
• Lead racial equity training and facilitation for ABFE clients and internal/designated engagements.
• Identify learning tools that further enhance ABFE racial equity training and delivery.
• Support development and management of curriculum development in partnership with the director and VP. • Serve as co-lead and lead facilitator with ABFE external training team members. • Support development of pre-and post-training materials (pre-readings; post-observation memo; client follow-up check in process). • Lead internal training events.
Relationships and Networks
• Key Outside Relationships include: ABFE racial equity clients and prospective clients; foundation and nonprofit professionals; other sector professionals aligned with ABFE mission; ABFE members; content specialists
• Support establishment & execution of evaluation vehicles for on-going assessment of philanthropic advising services programming.

• Create and configure virtual events, including but not limited to Zoom and GoTo Webinar platforms. • Generate and download reports: registrant, attendee, polling responses, and Q&A. Communications support
• Ability to be trusted with confidential and proprietary information from clients and prospects.
• Capable of synthesizing racial equity and philanthropic processes and practices , which will provide useful instruction for clients.
• Support development of philanthropic advising services materials.
• Supports program coordination of other programs developed by the Programs department (webinars; Black Social Change Funders Network; Congressional Black Caucus Black Business Series, etc.).
Administrative Support
• Provide meeting support including logistical setup, note-taking, and document preparation, in the absence of administrative support.
• Process invoices, receipts, and general expense items for trainings and workshops
Monitors tracking of trainings/workshops.

  • Desired Skills, Qualifications, Education & Experience
    • Demonstrated experience with understanding and teaching racial equity concept and practices.
    • Experience with training groups and individuals (virtual and in-person).
    • 4+ years of experience with facilitation and curriculum development.
    • Ability to provide professional feedback and coaching support.
    • Ability to manage high content presentations, timing, and large group dynamics.
    • Some experience with organizational change work in the non-profit sector.
    • Ability to multi-task and effectively hit deadlines, being responsive to coworkers and external clients.
    • Ability to travel as needed for workshops and events/conferences.
    • Ability to manage required expenses and budget responsibilities as needed.

How To Apply

Interested candidates, please, forward cover letter and a copy of your resume to hiring@abfe.org

San Francisco, CA

Initiative Officer, Democracy Frontlines Fund, The Libra Foundation

The Organization

The Libra Foundation is a family foundation committed to the belief that all people have the right to live in a healthy environment and in peaceful, just, and equitable societies. Libra utilizes a human rights lens to focus its grantmaking on three program areas: gender justice, environmental and climate justice, and criminal justice and social justice. Libra’s grantees fight against systemic inequalities, organize communities most impacted by injustice, and innovate new models of networks and organizations serving our common good.

Libra is also part of a larger shift in philanthropy that aims to disrupt traditional power relationships in the nonprofit world, elevate the voices of grantees, and channel new resources to diverse grassroots groups. The Foundation is an intimate environment where shared values and collaborative spirit are very important.

Position Overview

The Initiative Officer, Democracy Frontlines Fund (DFF) will lead strategic implementation of the Democracy Frontlines Fund, acting as a representative of the foundation and working with the Executive Director and other team members to advance Libra’s mission. The Initiative Officer, DFF will focus on one of Libra’s newest responses to the impact of the nation’s dual crises of chronic racial injustice and COVID-19 on Black communities. Founded in September 2020 when Libra’s Executive Director joined together a group of 12 foundations, the DFF is a national aligned giving strategy to meet this moment with $36 million in unrestricted, multi-year support for an exemplary slate of 10 Black-led organizations. DFF is a three-year initiative with potential for a successful Initiative Officer, DFF to remain part of Libra’s team beyond the initiative’s life.

The Initiative Officer, DFF works closely with the Executive Director to create, execute, and manage strategies to advance DFF’s goals by amplifying its work and supporting its learning community. They have stellar project management, communication, and relationship-building skills and a strong ability to navigate through and problem-solve challenges toward successful implementation. They excel at operationalizing vision and strategy, designing processes, creating project plans, and managing complex logistics. They have a sound analysis of systemic inequities, intersectionality, and social justice issues and believe in Libra’s guiding principle that those who are the closest to the problem are the best-equipped to design and implement the solutions. They think creatively about social change while ensuring efficient and effective execution.

Key Responsibilities  

Strategic Project Management

●       Partner with Executive Director to implement Libra’s collaborative approach to DFF, developing and applying strategies reflective of the foundation’s guiding principle

●       Build and track the overarching initiative timeline ensuring roles are clear and that all deadlines are met or adjusted as needed

●       Manage communications including agenda setting for meetings and capturing key decisions

●       Closely monitor progress and recommend and implement course corrections as needed

●       Build and maintain relationships with DFF learning community members, project consultants, and grantees, acting as a resource and partner

●       Partner with Knowledge and Grants Manager to complete reporting for DFF

●       Contribute to knowledge management by capturing insights and data that can inform the foundation’s strategies and programs

●       Work closely with program team members to learn about DFF grantees and relevant issue areas

Internal Collaboration and Support

●       Serve as a resource for Executive Director, Board, and other staff team members, responding to requests for information and insight as needed

●       Partner with program and grants management teams as needed

●       Share knowledge and tools on project management with team members

●       Manage and collaborate with consultants as needed

Community Engagement

●       Support initiative-related workshops and webinars helping to design and host events including coordinating with speakers and facilitators

●       Build a project plan to actualize and continually strengthen the DFF learning community so that it feels like a vibrant cohort of philanthropy professionals on a learning journey

●       Represent the foundation in initiative meetings, professional organizations, philanthropic affinity groups, and other relevant associations and spaces

Communications

●      Collaborate with Community Engagement Director to support Libra’s communications efforts, particularly as they relate to DFF

●      Collaborate with DFF communications consultants and coordinate between staff and external consultants as needed

●      Facilitate initiative-related funder correspondence, maintaining key contact lists and sending updates and reminders as needed

●      Support initiative-related media and public relations including partnering to ensure the website and social media remain up-to-date and coordinate responses to public and media inquiries

  

Required Skills and Abilities

●       Commitment to Libra’s guiding principle that those who are the closest to the problem are the best equipped to design and implement the solutions

●       A minimum of five years of experience managing complex projects, initiatives or programs, preferably within the context of mission- and/or justice-driven organizations and/or in project-focused fields such as management consulting

●       Demonstrated familiarity with and commitment to social justice concepts and frameworks such as racial equity, gender analysis, economic justice, and structural bias

●      Demonstrated humility and an orientation towards listening, especially to frontline Black communities

●      Clear and compelling written and oral communications skills, interpersonal awareness, and critical thinking skills

●      Ability to self-start and flexibly manage multiple simultaneous and changing priorities and relationships in a fast-paced environment requiring close attention to detail

●       Ability to inspire trust and build authentic relationships with a wide range of people and styles including Black, LGBTQI+, youth, disabled, undocumented, and formerly incarcerated community leaders

●       A spirit of curiosity, excitement, and innovation actively looking to minimize challenges and create solutions that drive efficiency and excellence

●       Inclination to think differently and help transform philanthropy by simplifying historically complex processes and getting rid of red tape

●       Good at organizing and synthesizing information into spreadsheets and visual summaries

●       Capacity to manage confidential or sensitive information with discretion

 

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and The Libra Foundation offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans; paid time off and other paid leave policies; 401k matching; and a transit subsidy.

How To Apply

The Libra Foundation is partnering with Walker and Associates Consulting – a national strategic management consulting and search firm – for recruitment. To apply, email a single PDF file containing a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (candidates will be notified in advance of any outreach to your references) to libra@walkeraac.com on or before 5:00 p.m. PT on Monday, January 4, 2021. Use the subject line: Initiative Officer. Resume review begins immediately.

Remote

Program Director, Fund for Shared Insight, Listen4Good

The Organization

Listen4Good (L4G) is a Fund for Shared Insight initiative dedicated to building nonprofit organizations’ and funders’ practice of listening to the people they seek to help. L4G leverages a semi-standard survey instrument and a set of capacity-building tools and resources for nonprofits to build their competencies for systematically listening and responding to feedback from their clients. To support organizations, L4G provides a suite of resources including an interactive web app, one-on-one coaching support, group learning, and financial support in some cases. Grounding our work is a fundamental belief that high-quality feedback, when fully embraced by organizations, can catalyze consistently inclusive and equitable relationships with clients.

Since 2016, more than 450 nonprofits across the United States have participated in aspects of the Listen4Good program. Looking ahead, we are seeking to test and refine our suite of resources, with the aim of making them publicly available for nominal fees by the end of 2021.

About Fund for Shared Insight Fund for Shared Insight is a funder collaborative working to improve philanthropy by elevating the voices of those least heard. Our goal is for foundations and nonprofits to be meaningfully connected to each other and to the people and communities we seek to help – and more responsive to their input and feedback. We believe engaging with the people we serve in more respectful and inclusive ways and working with them as partners in making changes will lead to more equitable experiences and outcomes for everyone we serve.

Position Overview

The Listen4Good (L4G) Program Director is responsible for management, oversight, and ongoing development of Listen4Good programs. As a member of the L4G Central team, this role will manage and support a diverse, virtual coaching team that provides direct assistance to portfolios of nonprofits participating in Listen4Good’s premium coaching program; oversee the Program Manager for Listen4Good’s Online+ program; monitor progress of the portfolio and ensure nonprofits are having a high-quality experience; assess and develop resources to support program execution and impact; and communicate and present on aspects of the Listen4Good program to external stakeholders, prospective partners, and program participants.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned strategic leader who has experience managing diverse teams and overseeing scaled programs, especially those that have a coaching component. Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of the direct service nonprofit field within the United States and a demonstrated commitment to racial equity and social justice issues. Having a background in organizational development, strategy/program design, and change management is particularly desired. Other required skills include an analytical mindset, facility with technology, and effective communication skills. Successful candidates are collaborative and fast-learners and excited to join a rapidly growing start-up organization at its early stages in conversion to a fee-based revenue model.

This role is a near-full time contract position and has the potential for conversion to a full-time salaried role with benefits in future years. As Listen4Good operates as a virtual organization, the position can be based anywhere in the United States but we have a strong preference for someone based in the Pacific time zone. We encourage individuals who reflect the communities whose voices we seek to amplify, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color and LGBTQ individuals, to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

· Cultivate a deep understanding of and champion L4G’s premium coaching and Online+ program(s) – our philosophy and values, the coaching model, available online resources and platforms, and the five-step feedback loop process.

· Manage a growing team of feedback coaches: conduct regular individual check-ins and provide strategic guidance /support on challenging coaching cases, plan and lead monthly group learning meetings, recruit and train new coaches as needed. Currently, we have eight coaches on our team. Oversee ad-hoc project teams focused on issues such as program design or issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

· Ensure participating organizations have a high-quality program experience: identify areas for improvement whether in available resources or in the program model. Deeply understand the experience of participating organizations. Represent and share organizations’, coach, and program perspectives in cross-functional team conversations.

· Provide direct coaching to organizations, as needed.

· Provide strategic leadership towards development of a sustainable and high-impact program model, based on portfolio/cohort and product learnings. Partner with L4G Central team members to guide program evolution.

· Oversee ongoing development of resources or changes to program model in conjunction with other L4G Central team members, which may include written articles, webinars, developing coach guidelines, or other materials.

· Guide and draft portfolio-level communications to participating organizations in conjunction with L4G Central team.

· Serve as relationship manager for funders that are sponsoring organizational participation in Listen4Good. Serve as secondary business development resource in recruitment efforts of funder partners.

· Represent L4G in meetings with external stakeholders.

· Monitor portfolio performance using quantitative and qualitative methods: track progress and experience of organizations through Salesforce reports, periodic third party evaluations, conversations with coaches, and any direct organizational feedback.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

· Commitment to social justice, racial equity, and inclusion, and a deep interest in lifting up the voices of the people least heard in society and whom nonprofits and foundations seek to help

· Prior work experience in an organizational leadership or senior consulting role, either with nonprofits, foundations and/or in the areas of program management, strategy, organizational learning, or measurement/evaluation. Experience with coaching-based program models is a plus.

· Superior strategic thinking skills. Able to formulate long-terms goals and develop milestone-based plans that take into account “go, no-go” decision points.

· Analytical mindset and excellent judgment. Able to review data of all different kinds, identify themes, and suggest action items. Ability to prioritize competing tasks and make decisions based on available information. Experience with survey design and analysis a plus.

· Strong management skills. Highly collaborative and able to build strong relationships in a multi-functional, diverse, virtual team. Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in written format across multiple mediums/platforms. Experience mentoring junior staff a plus.

· Strong self-management and project management skills. Ability to track multiple workstreams, set and meet deadlines, and manage others’ work.

· Entrepreneurial learning mindset. Flexible and open to feedback; willingness to learn new approaches and systems; comfort with ambiguity associated with a growing start-up organization.

· Familiarity with U.S. based philanthropic field.

· Knowledge, experience, and demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion issues.

· Adept at technology; experience with Salesforce a plus.

How To Apply

Interested applicants should send a brief cover letter and resume to careers@fundforsharedinsight.org. Please submit cover letter and resume together and label with your full name. Given high volume, we will only respond to candidates who are moving forward in our process.

New York, NY

Senior Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice, Local Initiatives Support Corporation

The Organization

What We Do

With residents and partners, LISC forges resilient and inclusive communities of opportunity across America – great places to live, work, visit, do business and raise families.

Strategies We Pursue

  • Equip talent in underinvested communities with the skills and credentials to compete successfully for quality income and wealth opportunities.
  • Invest in businesses, housing, and other community infrastructure to catalyze economic, health, safety and educational mobility for individuals and communities.
  • Strengthen existing alliances while building new collaborations to increase our impact on the progress of people and places.
  • Develop leadership and the capacity of partners to advance our work together
  • Drive local, regional, and national policy and system changes that foster broadly shared prosperity and well-being.

Over the last 40 years, LISC and its affiliates have invested approximately $20 billion in businesses, affordable housing, health, educational mobility, community and recreational facilities, public safety, employment, and other projects that help to revitalize and stabilize underinvested communities. Headquartered in New York City, LISC’s reach spans the country from East coast to West coast in 36 markets with offices extending from Buffalo to San Francisco. Visit us at www.lisc.org

Position Overview

Summary

LISC is excited to announce a new role for a Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice. This position will report to and collaborate with the President and CEO during a period of change for the organization. The Senior Director will work with staff across the organization to integrate an evolving agenda of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice into all areas of the organization’s work.

The Senior Director will serve as the primary internal resource for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice processes, bringing expertise and fluency in these areas. This position collaborates with key members of executive leadership as a thought partner that supports staff, the Board and partners as LISC continues to enhance competencies, best practices, communications, and policies across the organization.

This unique role requires a combination of skills grounded in organizational development, strategic communications, and knowledge management, in addition to fluency and expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion concepts and practices.

Ideal candidates will be natural problem-solvers in the workplace and will be able to engage comfortably with all staff to lead by influence rather than authority.

Responsibilities

  • Partners with the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Committee to co-create a diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice mission, vision, and strategy through a process of evaluation and implementation to ensure alignment with LISC’s strategic framework.
  • Infuses diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice knowledge and best practices across the organization in all programming, communications, internal culture building, staff development and business operations.
  • Ensures that strategic planning and support processes are implemented in a way that protects people and supports stakeholder voice, agency, inclusion, and belonging throughout the organization.
  • Serves as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team and advises Executive Leadership on best practices; acts as point relationship manager for internal network leads, national programs, external diversity/ equity/inclusion/justice partners and consultants.
  • Collaborates with LISC’s Talent Development function in growing the diversity, equity and inclusion foundations of our pipeline to align with long-term capacity building and retention.
  • Manages cross-organizational teams working on time-limited projects (e.g. developing the integration of diversity, equity inclusion, and justice training at staff retreats; assisting with the coordination of local office/community-driven convening’s) and other special projects as needed.
  • Disseminates information regarding LISC successes and lessons through appearances and publications.  Examples include participating in conference panel discussions and presentations, contributing to manuscripts or serving as a guest on a webinar, among other opportunities.
  • Coordinates with a growing team dedicated to developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies that advances LISC’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice processes.
  • Performs additional – duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum 8-10 years progressive workplace experience in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.
  • Experience building relationships, networking and collaborating effectively with ethnically/ culturally/ socio-economically diverse populations and community organizations.
  • Experience developing employees through effective coaching, facilitation, and team building initiatives.
  • Record of accomplishment building coalitions and consensus among diverse groups to achieve goals.
  • Demonstrated management experience.
  • Documented accomplishments regarding effective development and implementation of strategic plans that support a bold mission.
  • Experience using quantitative and qualitative data/information to both tell a story and evaluate success with varied audiences.
  • Experience attracting and sustaining philanthropic funding for national and local initiatives.
  • Deep passion for and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, including but not limited to: race, gender, and social class.
  • Strong project management skills; ability to drive simultaneous, complex projects to measurable success while aligning with organizational strategy.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience managing and carrying out a strategic communications plan.
  • The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and possess exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel (15% annual estimate) domestically.

LISC offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume via email to: directordiversity@lisc.org

LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE

How To Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume via email to: directordiversity@lisc.org

LISC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND JUSTICE

Rockville, MD

Corporate Engagement Manager, American Kidney Fund

The Organization

The American Kidney Fund (AKF) fights kidney disease on all fronts as the nation’s leading kidney nonprofit. AKF works on behalf of the 37 million Americans living with kidney disease, and the millions more at risk, with an unmatched scope of programs that support people wherever they are in their fight against kidney disease—from prevention through post-transplant living.

With programs of prevention, early detection, financial support, disease management, clinical research, innovation and advocacy, no kidney organization impacts more lives than AKF. With the nation’s largest free kidney health screening program, Know Your Kidneys™, AKF fosters kidney disease prevention and early detection in at-risk individuals and communities. One out of every 6 kidney failure patients cannot afford the cost of care, and AKF is there for them, providing lifesaving treatment-related financial assistance. AKF enables all people with kidney disease to live their healthiest lives through disease management education, award-winning public and professional health education materials, courses and webinars. AKF drives innovation through strategic partnerships and investment in clinical research to improve patient outcomes, and fights tirelessly for legislation and health policy to improve the lives of kidney patients. AKF’s KidneyNation online fundraising community unites Americans in support of AKF’s mission.

AKF is one of the nation’s top-rated nonprofits and invests 97 cents of every donated dollar in programs, not overhead. AKF holds the highest 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar.

Position Overview

The Corporate Engagement Manager is a vital member of the corporate team with responsibilities to help implement AKF’s corporate development strategy, as well as helping to grow our portfolio of contributors. The Manager will report directly to the Sr. Director of Corporate Engagement, and work closely with the Directors of Corporate Engagement.

This position will be focused on 60% administrative/project management of corporate funded projects, 20% stewardship, 20% fundraising and other special projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Serve as the Corporate team’s program manager playing a role in fundraising project management, prospecting, stewardship, and some direct fundraising.
• Manage a weekly cross-departmental meeting to coordinate all corporate-funded programs, working closely across departments to ensure sponsor deliverables are met within agreed upon timelines
• Manage budget tracking for all corporate funded projects and updating applicable staff related to status of budget vs. actual spend
• Manage sponsor benefit fulfillment for Corporate Members program, also working externally with Corporate Members, as needed
• Manage corporate stewardship plan, including development of a monthly corporate e-newsletter, charitable impact reports, and C-suite acknowledgement letters
• Serve as corporate liaison to the Office of Communications and Marketing for coordination of any online content needed for the AKF website or Facebook page and other relevant social media needs
• Support Sr. Director and Director(s) fundraisers with the preparation of proposals as needed, including assisting in writing and submitting grant proposals directly into online systems or to corporate contacts, as appropriate
• Conduct regular research to identify a broad pool of corporate prospects, coordinating quarterly outreach to new prospects via mail, email and phone
• Keep up to date on current trends in the health/pharma industry
• Manage development of materials, logistics coordination and other preparations for annual conferences, or new virtual activities, as needed
• Ensure corporate contacts are kept up to date in development database (Raiser’s Edge)
• Assist in other administrative and/or corporate projects as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate:
• Must have a minimum of two to four (2-4) years of relevant development experience, preferably corporate partnership management, prospect research, and grant writing
• Must have experience in managing budgets and using Excel spreadsheets to keep track of multiple projects, and it is preferred to also have experience in using Power Point.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Be able to anticipate, plan, prioritize and react to changing needs and situations with professionalism, integrity and diplomacy
• Have strong interpersonal skills, a positive disposition, strong written and verbal communication skills, be goal-oriented, ability to succeed in a team environment, excellent decision-making and judgment skills, strong project management skills as well an innate sense of pace and urgency
• Ability to handle confidential matters with a high level of integrity
• A proactive self-starter with ability to equally function autonomously and as a member of a team, with a high regard for accountability and outcomes.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) as well as fundraising database software (Raisers Edge, Convio, or similar software)
• Must be able to travel, if needed (no more than 10% of time)
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs. related to delivery of sponsorship proposals or benefits
• B.A./B.S. degree preferred

How To Apply

Please visit our website at www.kidneyfund.org or https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6162608.careers?ShowJob=352593620 to apply.

Flexible

Communications Director, Schott Foundation for Public Education

The Organization

The Schott Foundation is a national public fund serving as a bridge between philanthropic partners and advocates to build movements to provide all students an opportunity to learn.

Position Overview

The Communications Director will chart the course of long-range communications planning and manage the implementation of communications operations across all platforms.  In the dramatically changed media environment, we are especially looking for someone who can creatively amplify Schott’s messages and the voices of our grantees through multi-channel social media. In addition to communications savvy, the position requires leadership, management skills, and ability to working collaboratively with our staff, grantees and partners.

Reports to:

SVP of Advancement

Responsibilities

Communications Planning and Management

• Lead development and implementation of a multi-channel, multi-media communications vision and strategy to achieve Schott’s mission

• Manage team of communications professionals, including Schott staff and external consultants

• Ensure consistent, compelling messaging to support narrative change for greater education justice and to convey Schott and partners’ initiatives and advocacy campaigns

• Lead rigorous communications evaluation; track engagement/results across all platforms—and use metrics to fine tune communications strategy and tactics

• Monitor communications trends

• Create and manage communications budget; ensure compliance with all grants

Grantee/Partner Communications

• Work closely with Schott grantees to assess needs, develop coordinated communications strategies, and provide supports from communications team

• Coordinate webinars, trainings, and promote grantee/partner voices across all platforms

• Oversee the goals, strategy, and day-to-day operations of internal infrastructure and consultants.

Content Creation and Promotion

• Oversee and assist in the creation of compelling multi-media content—digital, video, audio, print

• Implement strategic dissemination on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms that emerge in the future

Qualifications

• At least seven years of communications and managerial experience

• Knowledge of education justice issues desired.

• A strategic thinker with a proven track record in designing and implementing successful communications plans, including social media campaigns

• Excellent writing and editing skills

• Ability to segment audiences and tailor communications outreach—to grow their engagement and drive narrative change

• Able to synthesize complex issues and policies and translate them into social media savvy content and materials for targeted audiences

• Deep understanding of changing communications dynamics, social media trends and tools

• Able to sequence and coordinate multiple communications campaign rollouts; can prioritize competing priorities and manage the relationships associated with each

• Works well under pressure and with short deadlines

• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as collaboratively, inclusively, respectfully with multiple partners and grantees

• Experience with communications training is a plus

• Deep demonstrated passion for racial and education justice and understanding of communications advocacy to accelerate impact of grassroots organizing

Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at the Schott Foundation for Public Education, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

How To Apply

How to apply: Please email your resume and a substantive cover letter, describing one or more communications efforts in which they played a leadership role, to jobs@schottfoundation.org. Be sure to include “Communications Director” in the subject line.

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