Third Sector New England
Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Overview
Founded in 2002, in Springfield, MA, Gardening the Community (GTC) (www.gardeningthecommunity.org), a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE MissionWorks (www.tsne.org), is a food justice organization engaged in youth development, urban agriculture and sustainable living to build healthy and equitable communities. GTC works with youth to grow food on vacant lots and organizes to expand healthy, affordable food access in the Mason Square neighborhoods of Springfield. GTC's vision includes building a vibrant, healthy food system with just and equal access to it – one that recognizes and addresses inequity - so racism no longer determines the health or well-being of a neighborhood or community.
Responsibilities We are seeking an Interim Development and Communications Coordinator to fulfill the job while our permanent employee is away on leave beginning mid-August and continuing through until January 3. Reporting to the Co-Director for Administration and Finance, the Development and Communications Coordinator builds and maintains GTC's development infrastructure, supports donor cultivation and solicitation efforts and increases GTC's visibility throughout its donor communities. The position also helps manage administrative functions related to revenue tracking. We are looking for someone who is a fast learner, passionate about GTC's mission, committed to expanding community support and funding for GTC's work in Springfield and the region, and able to step in on an interim basis. The position is for 30 hours/week, and targeted for August 12, 2019 - January 3, 2020.
Development infrastructure
Manage GTC's CRM database, including updating donor records, processing and thanking all incoming gifts and developing reports to support fundraising campaigns and appeals;
Recruit and manage development interns and volunteers for GTC;
Provide support to Development Committee including organizing monthly meetings.
Donor cultivation, solicitation and tracking
Manage donor mailings and spring and fall appeals;
Track and manage pledges as well as sustainer gifts to ensure on-time payment;
Analyze donor giving patterns to increase donations and giving levels;
Assist with individual donor cultivation and stewardship strategies including managing donor appreciation and other communications;
Conduct research on donor prospects and manage other strategies to expand donor base;
Manage fundraising and donor cultivation events, such as house parties and community fundraisers;
Manage sponsorship solicitations, invoicing and follow up.
Visibility and Communications
Develop and implement strategies for increasing GTC's visibility throughout our donor and grantor communities, including the use of social media and videos;
Assist with design, preparation and distribution of the annual report and other reports to donors;
Coordinate design of outreach materials for GTC appeals and specific events;
Work with other staff to produce a monthly newsletter;
Assist Co-Director for Program and Marketing with website updates and other tasks as delegated;
Manage and update email lists.
Revenue Tracking
Prepare deposits as delegated; prepare checks for mailing to fiscal sponsor and maintain revenue files;
Reconcile donations recorded through fiscal sponsor (TSNE) with GTC payment processor records;
Reconcile wireless terminal receipts related to fundraising initiatives.
Other
Engage GTC youth in fundraising and visibility work in ways that develop their skills and leadership;
Participate in GTC work days and other growing/market work.
Additional
The salary range $15 - $18/hour depending on experience. Benefits include generous health and dental plans, flexible work hours, paid time off, and regular access to delicious, locally grown vegetables.
Qualifications
We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.
Required
Analytical and comfortable working with databases;
Demonstrated experience in project or event coordination in a fast paced environment;
Highly organized, with acute attention to detail;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including writing;
Able to multi-task and meet deadlines;
Solid computer literacy and skills in internet research;
Ability to learn new skills quickly;
Comfortable working independently and in a team environment;
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of GTC and to racial justice;
Experience working in multi-racial, multicultural organizations;
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel;
Knows and loves Springfield, MA.
Preferred
Experience with a constituent relationship management (CRM) database;
Experience with visibility and/or promotions work for organizations;
Experience with MailChimp, Facebook, Instagram, Weebly and design software;
Volunteer management experience;
2+ years' experience in the nonprofit field, preferably in fundraising;
Bilingual (Spanish/English).
TSNE MissionWorks/ Gardening the Community envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are r eflected in a ll our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE MissionWorks actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.
As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE MissionWorks/ Gardening the Community will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.
Apply Here PI111298505
Overview
Founded in 2002, in Springfield, MA, Gardening the Community (GTC) (www.gardeningthecommunity.org), a fiscally sponsored project of TSNE MissionWorks (www.tsne.org), is a food justice organization engaged in youth development, urban agriculture and sustainable living to build healthy and equitable communities. GTC works with youth to grow food on vacant lots and organizes to expand healthy, affordable food access in the Mason Square neighborhoods of Springfield. GTC's vision includes building a vibrant, healthy food system with just and equal access to it – one that recognizes and addresses inequity - so racism no longer determines the health or well-being of a neighborhood or community.
Responsibilities We are seeking an Interim Development and Communications Coordinator to fulfill the job while our permanent employee is away on leave beginning mid-August and continuing through until January 3. Reporting to the Co-Director for Administration and Finance, the Development and Communications Coordinator builds and maintains GTC's development infrastructure, supports donor cultivation and solicitation efforts and increases GTC's visibility throughout its donor communities. The position also helps manage administrative functions related to revenue tracking. We are looking for someone who is a fast learner, passionate about GTC's mission, committed to expanding community support and funding for GTC's work in Springfield and the region, and able to step in on an interim basis. The position is for 30 hours/week, and targeted for August 12, 2019 - January 3, 2020.
Development infrastructure
Manage GTC's CRM database, including updating donor records, processing and thanking all incoming gifts and developing reports to support fundraising campaigns and appeals;
Recruit and manage development interns and volunteers for GTC;
Provide support to Development Committee including organizing monthly meetings.
Donor cultivation, solicitation and tracking
Manage donor mailings and spring and fall appeals;
Track and manage pledges as well as sustainer gifts to ensure on-time payment;
Analyze donor giving patterns to increase donations and giving levels;
Assist with individual donor cultivation and stewardship strategies including managing donor appreciation and other communications;
Conduct research on donor prospects and manage other strategies to expand donor base;
Manage fundraising and donor cultivation events, such as house parties and community fundraisers;
Manage sponsorship solicitations, invoicing and follow up.
Visibility and Communications
Develop and implement strategies for increasing GTC's visibility throughout our donor and grantor communities, including the use of social media and videos;
Assist with design, preparation and distribution of the annual report and other reports to donors;
Coordinate design of outreach materials for GTC appeals and specific events;
Work with other staff to produce a monthly newsletter;
Assist Co-Director for Program and Marketing with website updates and other tasks as delegated;
Manage and update email lists.
Revenue Tracking
Prepare deposits as delegated; prepare checks for mailing to fiscal sponsor and maintain revenue files;
Reconcile donations recorded through fiscal sponsor (TSNE) with GTC payment processor records;
Reconcile wireless terminal receipts related to fundraising initiatives.
Other
Engage GTC youth in fundraising and visibility work in ways that develop their skills and leadership;
Participate in GTC work days and other growing/market work.
Additional
The salary range $15 - $18/hour depending on experience. Benefits include generous health and dental plans, flexible work hours, paid time off, and regular access to delicious, locally grown vegetables.
Qualifications
We will consider exceptional candidates who demonstrate a strong combination of the specific qualifications and skills described below.
Required
Analytical and comfortable working with databases;
Demonstrated experience in project or event coordination in a fast paced environment;
Highly organized, with acute attention to detail;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including writing;
Able to multi-task and meet deadlines;
Solid computer literacy and skills in internet research;
Ability to learn new skills quickly;
Comfortable working independently and in a team environment;
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of GTC and to racial justice;
Experience working in multi-racial, multicultural organizations;
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel;
Knows and loves Springfield, MA.
Preferred
Experience with a constituent relationship management (CRM) database;
Experience with visibility and/or promotions work for organizations;
Experience with MailChimp, Facebook, Instagram, Weebly and design software;
Volunteer management experience;
2+ years' experience in the nonprofit field, preferably in fundraising;
Bilingual (Spanish/English).
TSNE MissionWorks/ Gardening the Community envisions a society grounded in the principles of social and economic justice. As such, we strive to achieve excellence through a diverse and inclusive workplace that honors the unique talents and lived experiences of each person. Our vision and values are r eflected in a ll our employment-related decisions, including hiring practices. Accordingly, TSNE MissionWorks actively seeks people who bring diverse backgrounds and perspectives to join us in our work.
As an EOE/AA employer, TSNE MissionWorks/ Gardening the Community will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.
Apply Here PI111298505
National Wildlife Federation
Annapolis, MD, USA
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, etc. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. The organization's programs focus on conserving wildlife, restoring habitat and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. To support our mission, we seek a Coastal Resilience Program Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Regional Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the National Wildlife Federation's approach to coastal resilience across the Mid-Atlantic region. You will work to promote the application of climate-smart conservation practices in wildlife and habitat conservation and restoration, and the use of natural and nature-based approaches for protecting human communities from the impacts of climate change. You will be part of a national team at NWF focused on addressing and mitigating the impacts of climate change on wildlife, natural systems, ecosystem services, and human communities and will work on projects of regional and national significance.
As our Program Manager you will be responsible for providing expert technical and scientific advice, locating and analyzing data, preparing reports and other written products, and disseminating key findings to professional and general audiences. In addition you will also be responsible for helping to identify and secure foundation and government funding opportunities to advance the program.
In this role you will:
Develop innovative and strategic projects to help wildlife and human communities adjust to and cope with current and projected climate impacts; raise needed funds for project implementation and work with partners to effectively and efficiently meet project deliverables;
Work with and provide strategic input to state, local, and federal resource managers, affiliates and other partners in the application of climate-smart conservation principles and practices; work to advance the practical application and development of NWF's climate-smart conservation approaches based on regional experiences;
Identify state, local, and federal policies that impede climate adaptation and resilience actions, and work with the broader NWF team to achieve strategic policy reforms;
Conduct outreach to communities affected by climate impacts to communicate findings of key studies and promote resiliency;
Plan and organize events, including expert panels, workshops, and conferences;
Represent NWF on relevant advisory committees and working groups; and
Coordinate and communicate with NWF scientists and climate change adaptation experts to implement NWF's 2018-2021 Strategic Plan ("A Common Agenda for Wildlife").
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (advance degree preferred) with an emphasis in climate science and climate change adaptation in a related field, including natural sciences, environmental science, environmental policy, and engineering.
Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience or equivalent in coastal resilience, climate adaptation, or conservation science.
Ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders;
Capacity to strategically conceive and execute programs with clear objectives, benchmarks, and deliverables;
Ability to identify and manage consistent program funding through foundation and government grant proposals;
Experience locating and analyzing relevant data from various sources;
Strong work ethic and project management skills;
Attention to deadlines and details;
High degree of initiative and ability to be a self-starter;
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; and
Genuine commitment to the conservation legacy and overall mission of the National Wildlife Federation, especially the science-based and collaborative approach of the Federation to achieve its mission and strategic plan outcomes.
The employee's actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Travel Requirements:
There will be regional travel required in this role, approximately 20% of the time.
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with experience, in the range of $65,000 - $70,000. The National Wildlife Federation offers excellent benefits, including 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, competitive compensation, and a family-friendly, flexible work environment.
Application:
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/DEIJ .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 52 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, etc. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. The organization's programs focus on conserving wildlife, restoring habitat and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change. To support our mission, we seek a Coastal Resilience Program Manager to join our Mid-Atlantic Regional Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the National Wildlife Federation's approach to coastal resilience across the Mid-Atlantic region. You will work to promote the application of climate-smart conservation practices in wildlife and habitat conservation and restoration, and the use of natural and nature-based approaches for protecting human communities from the impacts of climate change. You will be part of a national team at NWF focused on addressing and mitigating the impacts of climate change on wildlife, natural systems, ecosystem services, and human communities and will work on projects of regional and national significance.
As our Program Manager you will be responsible for providing expert technical and scientific advice, locating and analyzing data, preparing reports and other written products, and disseminating key findings to professional and general audiences. In addition you will also be responsible for helping to identify and secure foundation and government funding opportunities to advance the program.
In this role you will:
Develop innovative and strategic projects to help wildlife and human communities adjust to and cope with current and projected climate impacts; raise needed funds for project implementation and work with partners to effectively and efficiently meet project deliverables;
Work with and provide strategic input to state, local, and federal resource managers, affiliates and other partners in the application of climate-smart conservation principles and practices; work to advance the practical application and development of NWF's climate-smart conservation approaches based on regional experiences;
Identify state, local, and federal policies that impede climate adaptation and resilience actions, and work with the broader NWF team to achieve strategic policy reforms;
Conduct outreach to communities affected by climate impacts to communicate findings of key studies and promote resiliency;
Plan and organize events, including expert panels, workshops, and conferences;
Represent NWF on relevant advisory committees and working groups; and
Coordinate and communicate with NWF scientists and climate change adaptation experts to implement NWF's 2018-2021 Strategic Plan ("A Common Agenda for Wildlife").
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (advance degree preferred) with an emphasis in climate science and climate change adaptation in a related field, including natural sciences, environmental science, environmental policy, and engineering.
Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience or equivalent in coastal resilience, climate adaptation, or conservation science.
Ability to develop and manage strategic partnerships with a diverse range of stakeholders;
Capacity to strategically conceive and execute programs with clear objectives, benchmarks, and deliverables;
Ability to identify and manage consistent program funding through foundation and government grant proposals;
Experience locating and analyzing relevant data from various sources;
Strong work ethic and project management skills;
Attention to deadlines and details;
High degree of initiative and ability to be a self-starter;
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; and
Genuine commitment to the conservation legacy and overall mission of the National Wildlife Federation, especially the science-based and collaborative approach of the Federation to achieve its mission and strategic plan outcomes.
The employee's actions are expected to reflect the staff values of the National Wildlife Federation: collaboration, mindfulness, empowerment, inclusivity, and mission focus.
Travel Requirements:
There will be regional travel required in this role, approximately 20% of the time.
Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with experience, in the range of $65,000 - $70,000. The National Wildlife Federation offers excellent benefits, including 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, competitive compensation, and a family-friendly, flexible work environment.
Application:
We strive to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) in all elements of our work and with our partners to support the interdependent needs of wildlife and people in a rapidly changing world. We recruit, employ, train compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, genetic information, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/DEIJ .
If you have a disability and require an accommodation or assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by calling us at 703-438-6244.
If you meet more than 75% of the qualifications of this description, we support your application. If selected, a background check will be conducted.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
