Springfield, MA

Vice President, United Personnel

The Organization

United Personnel is the chosen search firm for The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts. 

As your community foundation, we’ve been committed since 1991 to making our Valley a better place to live for all—now and for generations to come. How do we do this?

Everything we do begins with local generosity: People in our region who want to give back to their communities in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties. When our donors give to us, they know that their gifts will be invested, stewarded, and shared to support people where they need it most.

As your community foundation, we’re passionate about serving by bringing together resources, expertise, and devoted regional partners to tackle complex and complicated issues. We’re deeply devoted to seeking solutions, building connections, and collaborating to have effective and positive impact where we live.

What does a “better place to live for all” mean to us, anyway? We believe it’s a place where every person has access, opportunity, and a satisfying quality of life. We believe it’s a place where diversity is embraced and all are included. We believe it’s a place where the meaning of “philanthropy”—love of people—drives us all to join together in making our region a great place to live.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about the potential in Western MA, and inspired by the opportunity to put your skills to work advancing equity and opportunity for all in the region?

Bring your energy and commitment to The Community Foundation of Western Mass, which seeks a Vice President of Community Impact and Partnerships.  As a member of the Foundation’s leadership team, you will work creatively and collaboratively with colleagues and key community stakeholders to advance the Foundation’s strategic vision through a mix of convening, research, data collection and funding opportunities. Responsibilities include: cultivating and managing high performing teams of professionals, consultants and volunteers to develop and operationalize annual plans and goals to achieve the Foundation’s mission; a  high degree of community engagement; collection of data and feedback from a variety of sources to drive decision-making and analysis of program efficacy and representation of the Community Foundation in key regional projects and initiatives.

As a member of the Foundation’s leadership team, you will work creatively and collaboratively with colleagues and key community stakeholders to advance the Foundation’s strategic vision through a mix of convening, research, data collection and funding opportunities. Responsibilities include: cultivating and managing high performing teams of professionals, consultants and volunteers to develop and operationalize annual plans and goals to achieve the Foundation’s mission; a  high degree of community engagement; collection of data and feedback from a variety of sources to drive decision-making and analysis of program efficacy and representation of the Community Foundation in key regional projects and initiatives.

Requirements

To successfully lead these initiatives, you must have 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in grant-making, program management, or a related role as well as a proven track record in engaging local residents, leaders and organizations.  Other required experience includes leadership of teams of staff, consultants and volunteers with a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.  Your inspirational management style, systems-focused, big picture vision and clear, inclusive approach to communication and community-building among diverse communities and organizations will be critical in the VP role.  Additional requirements include: strong facilitation and relationship-building skills, the ability to seek out and understand diverse perspectives and cultures, demonstrated commitment to equity and excellence and the ability to balance internal and external priorities.

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree and bilingual skills preferred.

The Community Foundation is committed to increasing equity and opportunity so that all who live in the Pioneer Valley have access to a satisfying quality of life. We believe that a core strategy to this end is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion both within our organization and within the larger community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of our region’s 3 counties and 69 cities and towns.  EOE

How To Apply

We hope we’ve intrigued you. If so, please submit resume and cover letter to search firm United Personnel at search4@unitedpersonnel.com.  Resumes will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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