JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: JA-01-2024
OPEN : January 16, 2024
CLOSES: Until Position is Filled
Position Title : Development Director
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking an energetic and highly organized Development Director to implement our development plan. This is a key role in helping to grow the organization. The successful candidate will be analytical and creative, collaborate well with a passionate and fun staff, and coordinate and manage multiple projects. The Development Director will play a key role in the leadership of the organization as part of the organization’s Executive Team.
Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.
Essential Functions: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Development Director (DD) will provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, integration, and administration development department. The DD will lead a team of development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and educating and engaging more individuals and institutions in the to advance the organization’s mission. The DD will be part of a skilled team of professionals working to raise at least $5 million annually. The DD manages a multi-faceted fundraising program; central to this role will be prioritizing personal solicitation of major donors, events, online and direct marketing, and foundation fundraising.
Duties:
Work closely with the Development Team to establish fundraising goals, set strategic priorities, advise on program development, and develop and meet annual budget
Manage and build a growing team of development professionals, provide on-going guidance, direction, and motivation, hire team members and provide oversight to consultants as needed, delegate appropriately and ensure strong internal communication and coordination, and evaluate performance and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth
Work closely with the Boards of Directors to engage them more deeply in the fundraising process and to help cultivate a strong relationship between board members and the organization
Help track cultivation and prospecting activity and ensure the execution of action items
Solicit contributions from major individual donors and steward long-term relationships with donors
Develop relationships with prospective individual and foundation donors to increase funding
Research prospective institutional and individual funders
Work with internal partners to draft and edit proposals and reports
Track proposal and reporting deadlines, ensure that all submitted materials are accurate and comply with any funder requirements
Manage all grant activity in a central database and deliver regular reports to the Executive Director
Serve as the point person for management and maintenance of funders database and ensure efficient system utilization across all units
Oversee the implementation of ongoing programs to improve the renewal rates of existing annual donors, creatively use events to upgrade donors and maintain a diversity of revenue
Work with the VP of Operations to develop annual budgets and income projections
Stay abreast of political and philanthropic trends and ensure that Board and staff are informed of changes in legislation and other trends and initiatives that might impact giving
Competencies:
Experience in fundraising and achieving corporate s;ponsorships
Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles
Excellent management and supervisory skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Expertise in conducting research for potential donors
Skills in conducting analysis and industry trends
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years fundraising experience
Proven success in securing foundation and individual donor support
Experience managing a team, including experience in creating and managing successful major gifts programs
A clear understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit legal issues/structures.
Well-developed writing, interpersonal and organizational skills and experience managing staff
Commitment to organization’s mission and understanding of current policy issues and political landscape
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with, and quickly gain the respect and support of, various constituencies, including a visible chief executive committed to raising money, established development management team, active board members, other senior leadership, program directors and donors.
Experience as an effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in both the spoken and written word; must be adept at crafting materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: This job operates in a typical office setting. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a permanent full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.
Travel Requirements: This position has frequent travel throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000/year
Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.
Benefits:
Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment
Retirement Plan
How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.
LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Nov 21, 2023
Full time
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: JA-01-2024
OPEN : January 16, 2024
CLOSES: Until Position is Filled
Position Title : Development Director
Location: Washington, DC
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking an energetic and highly organized Development Director to implement our development plan. This is a key role in helping to grow the organization. The successful candidate will be analytical and creative, collaborate well with a passionate and fun staff, and coordinate and manage multiple projects. The Development Director will play a key role in the leadership of the organization as part of the organization’s Executive Team.
Organization: The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is a non-profit organization and serves as the nation’s largest and oldest civil rights volunteer-based organization that empowers Hispanic Americans and builds strong Latino communities. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with over 1,000 councils around the United States and Puerto Rico, LULAC’s programs, services and advocacy address the most important issues for Latinos, meeting critical needs of today and the future. For more information, visit www.LULAC.org.
Essential Functions: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Development Director (DD) will provide strategic leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, integration, and administration development department. The DD will lead a team of development professionals in achieving the organization’s revenue goals, increasing income, and educating and engaging more individuals and institutions in the to advance the organization’s mission. The DD will be part of a skilled team of professionals working to raise at least $5 million annually. The DD manages a multi-faceted fundraising program; central to this role will be prioritizing personal solicitation of major donors, events, online and direct marketing, and foundation fundraising.
Duties:
Work closely with the Development Team to establish fundraising goals, set strategic priorities, advise on program development, and develop and meet annual budget
Manage and build a growing team of development professionals, provide on-going guidance, direction, and motivation, hire team members and provide oversight to consultants as needed, delegate appropriately and ensure strong internal communication and coordination, and evaluate performance and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth
Work closely with the Boards of Directors to engage them more deeply in the fundraising process and to help cultivate a strong relationship between board members and the organization
Help track cultivation and prospecting activity and ensure the execution of action items
Solicit contributions from major individual donors and steward long-term relationships with donors
Develop relationships with prospective individual and foundation donors to increase funding
Research prospective institutional and individual funders
Work with internal partners to draft and edit proposals and reports
Track proposal and reporting deadlines, ensure that all submitted materials are accurate and comply with any funder requirements
Manage all grant activity in a central database and deliver regular reports to the Executive Director
Serve as the point person for management and maintenance of funders database and ensure efficient system utilization across all units
Oversee the implementation of ongoing programs to improve the renewal rates of existing annual donors, creatively use events to upgrade donors and maintain a diversity of revenue
Work with the VP of Operations to develop annual budgets and income projections
Stay abreast of political and philanthropic trends and ensure that Board and staff are informed of changes in legislation and other trends and initiatives that might impact giving
Competencies:
Experience in fundraising and achieving corporate s;ponsorships
Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles
Excellent management and supervisory skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Expertise in conducting research for potential donors
Skills in conducting analysis and industry trends
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree plus 7+ years fundraising experience
Proven success in securing foundation and individual donor support
Experience managing a team, including experience in creating and managing successful major gifts programs
A clear understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit legal issues/structures.
Well-developed writing, interpersonal and organizational skills and experience managing staff
Commitment to organization’s mission and understanding of current policy issues and political landscape
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with, and quickly gain the respect and support of, various constituencies, including a visible chief executive committed to raising money, established development management team, active board members, other senior leadership, program directors and donors.
Experience as an effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in both the spoken and written word; must be adept at crafting materials and making presentations to a variety of audiences
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: This job operates in a typical office setting. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a permanent full-time position. This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.
Travel Requirements: This position has frequent travel throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000/year
Commensurate according to years of experience. All employees must meet a 6-month probationary period. Continuation of this position after one year is dependent on the successful candidate meeting jointly determined performance goals.
Benefits:
Accrual of 8 hours of sick time and 8 hours of vacation time per month
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance available for enrollment
Retirement Plan
How to Apply: Candidates should submit their resume demonstrating qualifications, education and work experience required for the position. All applications must be submitted electronically to jobs@lulac.org by 5:00pm EST on the closing date. Any questions may be directed via email to the Human Resource Officer at jobs@lulac.org.
LULAC is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. LULAC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. LULAC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Our Director, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships will play an important role building external partnerships that position Making Waves to increase college and career opportunities and outcomes for underrepresented students in the Bay Area. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will be responsible for 1) leading the year-to-year strategy and execution of corporate partnerships, 2) managing a portfolio of institutional funders, 3) retaining, upgrading, and diversifying our base of corporate and foundation partners.
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE DIRECTOR, CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS
We are proud of the above market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. The Director, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive:
A competitive base salary range of $102,672-154,008 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. We intend to hire a candidate who fully meets or exceeds the qualifications for this role, so we expect to offer a base salary in the top half of the salary band.
In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we do not negotiate salaries.
Signing bonus of 5% of base salary to be paid in two installments: 50% on the first eligible payroll and 50% within 6 months of the hire date.
51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time).
100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren).
Occasional paid staff lunches and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HSA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend.
A hybrid work environment where you will work from the office on five (5) common days and up to 3 additional days for Leadership Team meetings a month, with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. In-person meetings with donors will also be required as part of relationship building and donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships’ primary responsibilities include:
Corporate Partnerships Strategy and Execution
Craft and execute an overall annual and long-term vision for Corporate partnerships, including strategies and campaigns for retaining and upgrading current donors, securing new donor investments, and strengthening pathways for Making Waves Academy and college students to pursue postsecondary opportunities
Conduct regular analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to inform ongoing priorities and adjust course where needed in order to ultimately meet ambitious annual goals aligned with organization OKRs and strategic plan
Funder Cultivation and Stewardship
Source, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of high-capacity corporations and foundations by developing and executing tailored cultivation and engagement plans
Develop and maintain fluency in Making Waves Education Foundation and Making Waves Academy programs and operations
Strategically leverage the CEO, Chief Development Officer, board members, and other senior leaders to steward and engage donors, including preparing these individuals for successful funder interactions
Compose tailored grant narratives, pitches, and employee engagement opportunities for high-stakes corporate and foundation donors, including reports, proposals, and donor correspondence
Collaborate with Making Waves Academy team to cultivate/steward current and prospective corporate and foundation funders
Maintain up-to-date donor records for relationships to ensure accuracy of account information, interaction history, and proposal/report submissions
Assess Bay Area corporate and foundation philanthropy landscape through research and prospecting databases, identifying and qualifying new and lapsed funders for outreach and cultivation efforts
Contribute to important cross-functional projects
Serve as a member of the Leadership Team
Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future.
Contribute to the development of a growing, fast-paced organization, including participation in events and programming as well as database and technology oversight and maintenance.
Prioritize professional growth by researching, scheduling, and participating in professional development opportunities in service of your professional growth and impact on the organization.
KEY EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
What you’ve accomplished (required):
5+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership or institutional fundraising with a proven record of achieving ambitious goals
Prior experience working in K-12 education, external partnerships, or strategy highly preferred
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM preferred but not required
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
Skills you have developed and knowledge you have acquired:
A highly strategic professional with a history of setting a vision and defining strategies to achieve ambitious goals.
Innovative and creative thinker who consistently develops new and bold ideas. Ability to operate independently in ambiguity and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
Exceptional relationship-builder with experience building authentic relationships and partnerships with civic, nonprofit, political, and community leaders. Ability to understand the perspectives of others, engender trust, and draw on this to inspire others to collaborate and take action.
An adept operator who is capable of complex project management in a relationship funnel context and is highly effective at managing others to outcomes through solid and dotted lines
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, that allows you to represent Making Waves to a broad scope of external constituents.
Ability to translate strategy into action and move multiple projects forward. Strong organizational skills with a track record of producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines.
Commitment to constant learning. Strives to continuously develop and improve performance by reflecting on lessons from successes and failures, demonstrating resilience after setbacks, and then acting on reflections to inform future performance.
How you work and what you value:
You relate with and align with our core values (drive impact, promote equity, build community, do hard things, learn and grow)
You have a deep and authentic commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and are eager to manage staff, serve on our leadership team, and lead our development function in ways that are fully centered on these values
You are excited to innovate, enjoy the iterative nature of that work, and are an entrepreneurial self-starter
You enjoy working on a team and will operate in ways that will build trust with teammates (integrity, reliability, empathy, etc.)
You enjoy fundraising, business development, and partnership creation. You are driven by results and will be satisfied in a role that fully spans high level strategy to tactical execution.
ABOUT MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Making Waves Education Foundation is an education nonprofit that students historically underserved and underrepresented to pursue college and career pathways that set them up for a thriving career, financial independence, and a choice-filled life.
We support Making Waves Academy (MWA), a 5-12 grade public charter school in Richmond, CA. After high school graduation, each of our students (we call them “Wave-Makers”) is invited to join our college success and early career program, where they can receive a need-based scholarship, one-to-one college coaching, and financial literacy training. Each year, we support over 1,200 5th – 12th graders and over 500 college students on their journeys to and through college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new strategic plan to serve more students and families. We will do this by taking the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Academy about college access and the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Foundation about college success and work to increase the college attendance and graduation rate for low-income students across Contra Costa County and beyond.
RELEVANT POLICIES AT MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Making Waves Education Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Education Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply.
This job description reflects Making Waves Education Foundation’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time
Feb 22, 2024
Full time
ABOUT THE POSITION
Our Director, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships will play an important role building external partnerships that position Making Waves to increase college and career opportunities and outcomes for underrepresented students in the Bay Area. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will be responsible for 1) leading the year-to-year strategy and execution of corporate partnerships, 2) managing a portfolio of institutional funders, 3) retaining, upgrading, and diversifying our base of corporate and foundation partners.
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE DIRECTOR, CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIPS
We are proud of the above market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. The Director, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive:
A competitive base salary range of $102,672-154,008 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. We intend to hire a candidate who fully meets or exceeds the qualifications for this role, so we expect to offer a base salary in the top half of the salary band.
In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we do not negotiate salaries.
Signing bonus of 5% of base salary to be paid in two installments: 50% on the first eligible payroll and 50% within 6 months of the hire date.
51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time).
100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren).
Occasional paid staff lunches and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HSA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend.
A hybrid work environment where you will work from the office on five (5) common days and up to 3 additional days for Leadership Team meetings a month, with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. In-person meetings with donors will also be required as part of relationship building and donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director, Corporate and Foundation Partnerships’ primary responsibilities include:
Corporate Partnerships Strategy and Execution
Craft and execute an overall annual and long-term vision for Corporate partnerships, including strategies and campaigns for retaining and upgrading current donors, securing new donor investments, and strengthening pathways for Making Waves Academy and college students to pursue postsecondary opportunities
Conduct regular analysis of quantitative and qualitative data to inform ongoing priorities and adjust course where needed in order to ultimately meet ambitious annual goals aligned with organization OKRs and strategic plan
Funder Cultivation and Stewardship
Source, cultivate, and steward a portfolio of high-capacity corporations and foundations by developing and executing tailored cultivation and engagement plans
Develop and maintain fluency in Making Waves Education Foundation and Making Waves Academy programs and operations
Strategically leverage the CEO, Chief Development Officer, board members, and other senior leaders to steward and engage donors, including preparing these individuals for successful funder interactions
Compose tailored grant narratives, pitches, and employee engagement opportunities for high-stakes corporate and foundation donors, including reports, proposals, and donor correspondence
Collaborate with Making Waves Academy team to cultivate/steward current and prospective corporate and foundation funders
Maintain up-to-date donor records for relationships to ensure accuracy of account information, interaction history, and proposal/report submissions
Assess Bay Area corporate and foundation philanthropy landscape through research and prospecting databases, identifying and qualifying new and lapsed funders for outreach and cultivation efforts
Contribute to important cross-functional projects
Serve as a member of the Leadership Team
Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future.
Contribute to the development of a growing, fast-paced organization, including participation in events and programming as well as database and technology oversight and maintenance.
Prioritize professional growth by researching, scheduling, and participating in professional development opportunities in service of your professional growth and impact on the organization.
KEY EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
What you’ve accomplished (required):
5+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership or institutional fundraising with a proven record of achieving ambitious goals
Prior experience working in K-12 education, external partnerships, or strategy highly preferred
Knowledge of Salesforce CRM preferred but not required
Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
Skills you have developed and knowledge you have acquired:
A highly strategic professional with a history of setting a vision and defining strategies to achieve ambitious goals.
Innovative and creative thinker who consistently develops new and bold ideas. Ability to operate independently in ambiguity and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
Exceptional relationship-builder with experience building authentic relationships and partnerships with civic, nonprofit, political, and community leaders. Ability to understand the perspectives of others, engender trust, and draw on this to inspire others to collaborate and take action.
An adept operator who is capable of complex project management in a relationship funnel context and is highly effective at managing others to outcomes through solid and dotted lines
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, that allows you to represent Making Waves to a broad scope of external constituents.
Ability to translate strategy into action and move multiple projects forward. Strong organizational skills with a track record of producing high-quality work and meeting deadlines.
Commitment to constant learning. Strives to continuously develop and improve performance by reflecting on lessons from successes and failures, demonstrating resilience after setbacks, and then acting on reflections to inform future performance.
How you work and what you value:
You relate with and align with our core values (drive impact, promote equity, build community, do hard things, learn and grow)
You have a deep and authentic commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and are eager to manage staff, serve on our leadership team, and lead our development function in ways that are fully centered on these values
You are excited to innovate, enjoy the iterative nature of that work, and are an entrepreneurial self-starter
You enjoy working on a team and will operate in ways that will build trust with teammates (integrity, reliability, empathy, etc.)
You enjoy fundraising, business development, and partnership creation. You are driven by results and will be satisfied in a role that fully spans high level strategy to tactical execution.
ABOUT MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Making Waves Education Foundation is an education nonprofit that students historically underserved and underrepresented to pursue college and career pathways that set them up for a thriving career, financial independence, and a choice-filled life.
We support Making Waves Academy (MWA), a 5-12 grade public charter school in Richmond, CA. After high school graduation, each of our students (we call them “Wave-Makers”) is invited to join our college success and early career program, where they can receive a need-based scholarship, one-to-one college coaching, and financial literacy training. Each year, we support over 1,200 5th – 12th graders and over 500 college students on their journeys to and through college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new strategic plan to serve more students and families. We will do this by taking the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Academy about college access and the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Foundation about college success and work to increase the college attendance and graduation rate for low-income students across Contra Costa County and beyond.
RELEVANT POLICIES AT MAKING WAVES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Making Waves Education Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Education Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply.
This job description reflects Making Waves Education Foundation’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time
Civic Nation is seeking an Executive Vice President (EVP) of Development and Corporate Partnerships to lead the organization’s fundraising operation and oversee relationships with major corporate and philanthropic partners. Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the EVP is responsible for leading a high-performing team, creating and successfully implementing a diversified fundraising plan that meets the organization’s annual budgetary needs and strengthens the foundation for long-term sustainability.
The EVP will serve as a member of Civic Nation’s senior leadership team, playing an important role in shaping priorities, identifying opportunities, and informing decisions about the future direction of the organization. They will collaborate closely with the development and corporate partnerships staff, senior leadership and program staff to elevate and promote Civic Nation’s programs, cultivate and steward important supporter relationships, and execute special events and other activities to grow and diversify the organization’s revenue streams.
ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT & CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS TEAM
The Development and Corporate Partnerships team is focused on building partnerships and raising the funds necessary for Civic Nation and its initiatives to carry out its ambitious plans. Through a variety of tools and resources, the Development team engages in conversation and raises funds from foundations, individuals, and corporations to support our ongoing efforts. The Corporate Partnerships team is responsible for developing impact-generating partnerships and supporting fundraising efforts through corporate partnerships. This team is crucial not only to the success of the organization, but also to the larger culture shift of how business and philanthropy can use their influence for good.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Seven initiatives and campaigns are a part of the Civic Nation family: When We All Vote, ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, It’s On Us, We The Action, the Change Collective, Online for All, and SAVE On Student Debt.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy
Oversee and expand upon Civic Nation’s fundraising and corporate partnerships strategies focused on individual, corporate, and institutional major donors that fosters long-term sustainability and takes advantage of current trends and opportunities to enhance organizational impact.
Create new strategies to expand and diversify the organization’s revenue generating partnerships, leveraging key leaders on our Board and executive and senior leadership.
Oversee the implementation of regular donor communications and engagement activities, including donor events and briefings.
Management & Operations
Manage, supervise, and support the Development & Corporate Partnerships staff in close collaboration with the Development Director and Director of Corporate Partnerships.
Partner with the CEO on all aspects of fundraising activities and responsibilities, and work closely with Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and other members of the executive and senior leadership to ensure alignment between organization-wide goals and the team’s priorities.
Ensure strong cultivation and stewardship of current and prospective major individual and institutional donors across the organization, and grow, maintain and manage a personal portfolio of relationships with major donors and corporate partners.
Review and improve fundraising messaging and materials.
Liaise with key staff to ensure grant compliance.
Other reasonable and relevant duties as assigned.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
12+ years’ experience in fundraising and partnerships.
7+ years of supervisory and/or senior management experience
Demonstrated success in leading fundraising strategy and managing a high performing fundraising team.
Proven experience managing executive or other high level relationships with major donors, companies, and foundations and personally cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts and grants.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
A strong demonstrated commitment to Civic Nation’s mission and programs including on democracy and voter engagement, civic participation, and economic mobility.
Collaborative, energetic, and inclusive leader with proven ability to lead a high-performing team.
Demonstrated knowledge of the philanthropic landscape.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, and ability to craft compelling written materials for diverse funder audiences across various program areas.
Demonstrated success meeting fundraising goals and budgets.
Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage own work.
Adaptable, flexible leader with a people-centered approach to team management.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently, effectively and creatively.
Ability to simultaneously juggle multiple projects while also consistently meeting goals.
Flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $155,000 - $200,000 (will be adjusted for cost of labor for the incumbent's work location) annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more.
PROCESS TIMELINE
Candidates can expect the following hiring process and estimated timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):
Week of February 19: First-Round Interviews: Introductory Call
Week of March 4: Second-Round Interviews
Week of March 11: Final Interviews
Week of March 15: Hiring decision announced
All candidates will be notified via email of the status of their application on or before the completion of the search.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through our Careers pag e. The cover letter, addressed to Kyle Lierman, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until February 23.
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At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
Jan 29, 2024
Full time
Civic Nation is seeking an Executive Vice President (EVP) of Development and Corporate Partnerships to lead the organization’s fundraising operation and oversee relationships with major corporate and philanthropic partners. Reporting to and working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the EVP is responsible for leading a high-performing team, creating and successfully implementing a diversified fundraising plan that meets the organization’s annual budgetary needs and strengthens the foundation for long-term sustainability.
The EVP will serve as a member of Civic Nation’s senior leadership team, playing an important role in shaping priorities, identifying opportunities, and informing decisions about the future direction of the organization. They will collaborate closely with the development and corporate partnerships staff, senior leadership and program staff to elevate and promote Civic Nation’s programs, cultivate and steward important supporter relationships, and execute special events and other activities to grow and diversify the organization’s revenue streams.
ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT & CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS TEAM
The Development and Corporate Partnerships team is focused on building partnerships and raising the funds necessary for Civic Nation and its initiatives to carry out its ambitious plans. Through a variety of tools and resources, the Development team engages in conversation and raises funds from foundations, individuals, and corporations to support our ongoing efforts. The Corporate Partnerships team is responsible for developing impact-generating partnerships and supporting fundraising efforts through corporate partnerships. This team is crucial not only to the success of the organization, but also to the larger culture shift of how business and philanthropy can use their influence for good.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a nonprofit ecosystem for high-impact organizing and education initiatives working to build a more inclusive and equitable America. Civic Nation shifts culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle some of our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Seven initiatives and campaigns are a part of the Civic Nation family: When We All Vote, ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, It’s On Us, We The Action, the Change Collective, Online for All, and SAVE On Student Debt.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy
Oversee and expand upon Civic Nation’s fundraising and corporate partnerships strategies focused on individual, corporate, and institutional major donors that fosters long-term sustainability and takes advantage of current trends and opportunities to enhance organizational impact.
Create new strategies to expand and diversify the organization’s revenue generating partnerships, leveraging key leaders on our Board and executive and senior leadership.
Oversee the implementation of regular donor communications and engagement activities, including donor events and briefings.
Management & Operations
Manage, supervise, and support the Development & Corporate Partnerships staff in close collaboration with the Development Director and Director of Corporate Partnerships.
Partner with the CEO on all aspects of fundraising activities and responsibilities, and work closely with Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and other members of the executive and senior leadership to ensure alignment between organization-wide goals and the team’s priorities.
Ensure strong cultivation and stewardship of current and prospective major individual and institutional donors across the organization, and grow, maintain and manage a personal portfolio of relationships with major donors and corporate partners.
Review and improve fundraising messaging and materials.
Liaise with key staff to ensure grant compliance.
Other reasonable and relevant duties as assigned.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
12+ years’ experience in fundraising and partnerships.
7+ years of supervisory and/or senior management experience
Demonstrated success in leading fundraising strategy and managing a high performing fundraising team.
Proven experience managing executive or other high level relationships with major donors, companies, and foundations and personally cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts and grants.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
A strong demonstrated commitment to Civic Nation’s mission and programs including on democracy and voter engagement, civic participation, and economic mobility.
Collaborative, energetic, and inclusive leader with proven ability to lead a high-performing team.
Demonstrated knowledge of the philanthropic landscape.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, and ability to craft compelling written materials for diverse funder audiences across various program areas.
Demonstrated success meeting fundraising goals and budgets.
Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage own work.
Adaptable, flexible leader with a people-centered approach to team management.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently, effectively and creatively.
Ability to simultaneously juggle multiple projects while also consistently meeting goals.
Flexibility and openness in responding to changing work priorities.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $155,000 - $200,000 (will be adjusted for cost of labor for the incumbent's work location) annually, commensurate with experience. Our comprehensive benefits plan includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, flexible paid time off, paid family & medical leave, access to a 401k plan, and more.
PROCESS TIMELINE
Candidates can expect the following hiring process and estimated timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):
Week of February 19: First-Round Interviews: Introductory Call
Week of March 4: Second-Round Interviews
Week of March 11: Final Interviews
Week of March 15: Hiring decision announced
All candidates will be notified via email of the status of their application on or before the completion of the search.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume through our Careers pag e. The cover letter, addressed to Kyle Lierman, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until February 23.
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At Civic Nation, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with the fundamental belief that people are inherently capable but often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to fulfill our mission and reach our goals. Civic Nation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.
Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions.
Our employees and active community of volunteers build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts.
Code for America is looking for a talented Director of Development who will drive long-term strategies and lead the current development team to accomplish ambitious fundraising goals across the organization.
As of October 27, 2023, Code for America has reached a CBA (collective bargaining agreement) with Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU (Office Professional Employees International Union, Local 1010). This position is not designated as part of Code for America Workers United.
About the Role:
The Director of Development at Code for America will develop and implement fundraising strategies for securing long-term, multi-year contributed / philanthropic revenue from institutional, corporate, and individual funders. This includes meeting annual revenue targets, building and owning funder relationships, prospecting, managing the delivery of concept notes, grant proposals, reports, and more. The goal is to raise significant revenue to support Code for America’s various programs / portfolios and general operating needs.
The Director of Development will report to either our Chief Revenue Officer or Chief Executive Officer. This role includes up to 15% travel.
In this position you will:
Revenue planning, strategy and execution | 50%
Resource Code for America programs and meet outlined revenue targets, across all revenue types, including foundations, corporations, and major donors
Plan for future revenue in collaboration with cross-functional leadership, including Revenue Operations, Programs, Finance, CxO, and Marketing & Communications
Develop and deliver on a multi year fundraising pipeline
Coordinate with the Program, Product, and Finance staff to gather required information to produce concept notes, LOI, proposals, budgets, and reports
Establish pitch strategy across funder groups and design best practices for funder cultivation and stewardship
Prospect research | 25%
Implement prospect research in coordination with the prospect researcher, including outreach, scheduling and attending meetings, and follow up. Work with the Finance Revenue Operations team to track these efforts to demonstrate results.
Strategic leadership | 20%
Develop and implement a coordinated, year-round fundraising plan and timetable for major and mid-level gifts, including setting target goals and monitoring ongoing results
Develop and implement funding strategy, meeting milestones, OKRs, KPIs, and other metrics in service of the fundraising target
Guide and advise on funding potential in order to inform and drive resource allocation decisions that achieve program goals and organizational mission
Draft proposal budgets and coordinate with Finance and Senior Program Directors to align on accuracy. Submit funding applications via email, portal or other mechanism, when completed
Represent development and fundraising to Code for America’s leadership team and to the organization; share expertise and best practices with colleagues under the ethos that ‘everyone is a fundraiser’
Other duties as assigned | 5%
About you:
7-10 years of professional fundraising experience (including grant writing experience);
3+ years of experience in a management role or leading a team;
Demonstrated track record of meeting revenue goals;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Data management and CRM experience (preference for Salesforce experience)
Strong process and project execution skills;
Highly organized with careful attention to detail;
Flexible and adaptable, and able to successfully juggle competing priorities and last-minute deadlines;
Demonstrated success in building strong relationships across teams;
Ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully with cross functional teams;
Enjoy working in a high growth, fast-paced environment with high standards of excellence;
Passion for and commitment to Code for America mission, vision, and values.
It’s a bonus if you have:
Personal experience with or professional experience working within the criminal-legal system, social safety net or other mission-relevant government services
What you’ll get
Salary:
Code for America’s salary bands are transparent internally as a part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are happy to extend this transparency during the recruitment process. As a part of our equitable hiring practices, we aim to target the midpoint of the 2nd quartile of the range for all new hires.
The targets for this role are dependent on the market/geographic location. The targets for this role range from $121,869 to $149,188 annually.
Benefits and perks:
Values:
Leadership and teammates who value Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (DE&I)
A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking and fun environment
Medical & Retirement:
Full benefits package with 100% coverage towards select medical, dental and vision plans and contributes 80% of the cost towards dependent and family coverage
401k plan with matching funds up to 3%
Professional development:
Bi annual 360 review process alongside compensation reviews
$1000 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development
A manager and org-wide structure that supports and enables professional development
Flexible Time:
Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
Flexible working hours- Full time employees work 40 hours however we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT
Code for America employees may work remotely across the US
Code for America employees may not work remotely outside of the US at anytime during their employment
Employee enablement support:
$200 stipend in first paycheck for remote environment setup
Additional equipment reimbursement of up to $500 for remote enablement
Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Code for America values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Dec 15, 2023
Full time
Code for America believes government can work for the people, by the people, in the digital age, and that government at all levels can and should work well for all people. For more than a decade, we’ve worked to show that with the mindful use of technology, we can break down barriers, meet community needs, and find real solutions.
Our employees and active community of volunteers build and transform government and community tools and services, making them so good they inspire change. We merge the best parts of technology, nonprofit, and government to help support the people who need it most. With a focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and deep empathy for partners in government and community organizations and the people that our partners serve, we’re building a movement of motivated change agents driven by meaningful results and lasting impact. At Code for America, you contribute to exciting work while learning and developing in a supportive and flexible environment. Our compensation and benefits are holistic and thoughtfully curated to represent our employees and our mission. Help us drive real generational change that lasts.
Code for America is looking for a talented Director of Development who will drive long-term strategies and lead the current development team to accomplish ambitious fundraising goals across the organization.
As of October 27, 2023, Code for America has reached a CBA (collective bargaining agreement) with Code for America Workers United, affiliated with OPEIU (Office Professional Employees International Union, Local 1010). This position is not designated as part of Code for America Workers United.
About the Role:
The Director of Development at Code for America will develop and implement fundraising strategies for securing long-term, multi-year contributed / philanthropic revenue from institutional, corporate, and individual funders. This includes meeting annual revenue targets, building and owning funder relationships, prospecting, managing the delivery of concept notes, grant proposals, reports, and more. The goal is to raise significant revenue to support Code for America’s various programs / portfolios and general operating needs.
The Director of Development will report to either our Chief Revenue Officer or Chief Executive Officer. This role includes up to 15% travel.
In this position you will:
Revenue planning, strategy and execution | 50%
Resource Code for America programs and meet outlined revenue targets, across all revenue types, including foundations, corporations, and major donors
Plan for future revenue in collaboration with cross-functional leadership, including Revenue Operations, Programs, Finance, CxO, and Marketing & Communications
Develop and deliver on a multi year fundraising pipeline
Coordinate with the Program, Product, and Finance staff to gather required information to produce concept notes, LOI, proposals, budgets, and reports
Establish pitch strategy across funder groups and design best practices for funder cultivation and stewardship
Prospect research | 25%
Implement prospect research in coordination with the prospect researcher, including outreach, scheduling and attending meetings, and follow up. Work with the Finance Revenue Operations team to track these efforts to demonstrate results.
Strategic leadership | 20%
Develop and implement a coordinated, year-round fundraising plan and timetable for major and mid-level gifts, including setting target goals and monitoring ongoing results
Develop and implement funding strategy, meeting milestones, OKRs, KPIs, and other metrics in service of the fundraising target
Guide and advise on funding potential in order to inform and drive resource allocation decisions that achieve program goals and organizational mission
Draft proposal budgets and coordinate with Finance and Senior Program Directors to align on accuracy. Submit funding applications via email, portal or other mechanism, when completed
Represent development and fundraising to Code for America’s leadership team and to the organization; share expertise and best practices with colleagues under the ethos that ‘everyone is a fundraiser’
Other duties as assigned | 5%
About you:
7-10 years of professional fundraising experience (including grant writing experience);
3+ years of experience in a management role or leading a team;
Demonstrated track record of meeting revenue goals;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Data management and CRM experience (preference for Salesforce experience)
Strong process and project execution skills;
Highly organized with careful attention to detail;
Flexible and adaptable, and able to successfully juggle competing priorities and last-minute deadlines;
Demonstrated success in building strong relationships across teams;
Ability to work collaboratively and thoughtfully with cross functional teams;
Enjoy working in a high growth, fast-paced environment with high standards of excellence;
Passion for and commitment to Code for America mission, vision, and values.
It’s a bonus if you have:
Personal experience with or professional experience working within the criminal-legal system, social safety net or other mission-relevant government services
What you’ll get
Salary:
Code for America’s salary bands are transparent internally as a part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are happy to extend this transparency during the recruitment process. As a part of our equitable hiring practices, we aim to target the midpoint of the 2nd quartile of the range for all new hires.
The targets for this role are dependent on the market/geographic location. The targets for this role range from $121,869 to $149,188 annually.
Benefits and perks:
Values:
Leadership and teammates who value Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity (DE&I)
A collaborative, cross-functional, hardworking and fun environment
Medical & Retirement:
Full benefits package with 100% coverage towards select medical, dental and vision plans and contributes 80% of the cost towards dependent and family coverage
401k plan with matching funds up to 3%
Professional development:
Bi annual 360 review process alongside compensation reviews
$1000 annual (per calendar year) stipend towards professional development
A manager and org-wide structure that supports and enables professional development
Flexible Time:
Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
Flexible working hours- Full time employees work 40 hours however we aim to hold all internal meetings between 10 AM - 3 PM PT
Code for America employees may work remotely across the US
Code for America employees may not work remotely outside of the US at anytime during their employment
Employee enablement support:
$200 stipend in first paycheck for remote environment setup
Additional equipment reimbursement of up to $500 for remote enablement
Cell phone and/or internet reimbursement of $50 per month
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Code for America values a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Code for America is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
America Needs You
The position is hybrid and can be based in New York City, NY, Northern, NJ, or Chicago, IL.
Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all?
About Us
Did you know that only 21% of low income, first-generation students in the U.S. graduate from college within six years? Those who do graduate have a median household income 27% lower than their peers. While there are a multitude of college access programs for high school seniors and job assistance programs for low-wage earners, there are few programs that ensure first-generation students stay in school and build the skills necessary to prepare for long-term careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in.
ANY fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and California in 2016, growing from serving 50 students to nearly 600 students annually. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a new virtual program designed to help 10,000 first-generation college students navigate their careers. Visit www.americaneedsyou.org to learn more.
Position Description
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director is a critical member of the national operations team and plays a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of our growing organization. The Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director is responsible for leading ANY and its staff in using data to inform the development and implementation of ANY programs and services. The Director will own the collection, analysis, compliance, audit, dissemination and utilization of all ANY data and systems.
The Director will own the administration of ANY’s CRM database – Salesforce. The role will create, update, and manage Salesforce solutions that ensure the successful operation of all programs, will improve all user experiences, and ensure that all ANY staff can reliably and accurately collect and report programmatic data. The Director will serve as a technical project manager and database administrator, and will be responsible for day-to-day support, training, maintenance, and improvement of Salesforce at ANY.
This position will also oversee all evaluation activities of the organization and coordinate with all local program sites regarding implementing and maintaining uniform data collection, reporting, utilization and evaluation protocols. The Director will cultivate relationships and position themselves as a proactive manager and thought leader on data, evaluation, and systems excellence at ANY.
Responsibilities include:
Data Management and Evaluation:
Lead data-driven program insights, monitoring, and quality control
Oversee the data evaluation plan for FirstGenU, ensuring that we are collecting, storing, and analyzing data accurately to demonstrate the impact of our program
Create, roll-out, and maintain a data collection plan across all existing systems specific to previously determined program outcomes, including training and capacity building of all staff
Establish, implement, and maintain comprehensive data collection standards, policies, procedures, and training to support efficient, accurate, and timely data tracking and to ensure data quality and integrity
Create timelines and processes for data quality review, reporting accuracy, and quality assurance; ensure program teams have the most up to date knowledge about all systems
Create expectations and best practices around data utilization and data-driven management all staff
Execute strategies to ensure that collected data is used to improve implementation, modify programs, hold ANY accountable, and share outcomes with external parties as needed
Prepare and deliver periodic updates and customized reports on the progress of the ANY programs to the organization’s board of directors, funders, partners, leadership and program teams as needed
Partner with senior leadership and program staff to establish evaluation priorities for all program areas and the organization overall
Salesforce Administration
Work closely with the COO and the national operations team to review operational processes, identify opportunities for automation, and prioritize and resolve technical issues
Develop CRM solutions to existing and new data collection and reporting challenges
Implement and refine various Salesforce solutions, custom objects and fields, forms, application forms, validation rules, page layouts, reports, dashboards, user account maintenance, profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, and email templates and triggers
Manage external platforms, apps, and projects that interact with ANY’s Salesforce CRM
Transition Salesforce processes to the new solution – Flows, and ensure all automation architecture and functions are updated
Oversee all Salesforce needs for FirstGenU including preparing and completing bulk uploads/edits as well as creating and managing a program dashboard.
Design mockups, test, and implement iterative User Interface (UI) improvements
Research customized and cost-effective solutions using the full Salesforce toolset and collaborate with internal teams as well as external developer to implement
Provide staff training and support; create training materials and training guides for staff
Employ strategies that achieve high data quality by reducing duplicate, incomplete, and orphaned records
Improve the security of the platform with effective access control solutions (roles, permissions, profiles, sharing rules)
Systems/Platforms and Vendor Management:
Develop and deliver regular trainings and testing to ensure ANY’s knowledge is on par with intermediate to advanced level utilization of all systems
Manage all vendor relationships, consultants for systems, and conduct sourcing, system upgrades and proposal development as needed for all existing and new systems
Provide day-to-day administration, user profile creation, license renewals, customization/architecture (adding new fields/formulas), template reports and troubleshooting, and updates for Salesforce, Classy, and all other data collection, evaluation, and survey tools
Recommend new solutions and execute organizational change as needed to utilize new platforms
Research and assess new software to increase organizational efficiency (i.e., collaborate with teams on finding better peer fundraising platform, file sharing system, etc.), manage software licenses/purchases/training (Adobe, iContact, etc.).
Identify, assess and analyze new organizational needs and find solutions to meet those needs.
Other:
Manage meetings, follow up, projects, and the management of ANY’s Data Committee
Attend Saturday workshops Quarterly
Maintain regular interaction with our Fellows, Mentor Coaches and staff to evaluate how technology can help with service delivery
Other tasks as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required – all majors and professionals backgrounds are welcome to apply
At least 2+ years as a Salesforce administrator
Data evaluation experience interacting with multiple systems in a related role
Advanced Excel proficiency required
Strong task and project management skills, including the ability to integrate big picture goals with specific tasks needed to move complex projects forward effectively
Ability to build relationships and create alignment with individuals from a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds
Ability to be creative and engage in proactive system-level problem solving
The ideal candidate has a record of supporting end-users and improving processes and adoption using the platform
Microsoft Office proficiency and comfort learning new online systems
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@americaneedsyou.org (subject line: Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director – Last_Name, First_Name). Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter. No phone calls please.
America Needs You offers a competitive salary and benefits package. ANY employees receive ample vacation time and the opportunity to work with a talented team on projects that have a real impact in their community.
Salary is in the low-$80K range and commensurate with experience. The position is hybrid and can be based in New York City, NY, Northern, NJ, or Chicago, IL.
Nov 13, 2023
Full time
Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all?
About Us
Did you know that only 21% of low income, first-generation students in the U.S. graduate from college within six years? Those who do graduate have a median household income 27% lower than their peers. While there are a multitude of college access programs for high school seniors and job assistance programs for low-wage earners, there are few programs that ensure first-generation students stay in school and build the skills necessary to prepare for long-term careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in.
ANY fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and California in 2016, growing from serving 50 students to nearly 600 students annually. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a new virtual program designed to help 10,000 first-generation college students navigate their careers. Visit www.americaneedsyou.org to learn more.
Position Description
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director is a critical member of the national operations team and plays a key role in ensuring the effectiveness of our growing organization. The Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director is responsible for leading ANY and its staff in using data to inform the development and implementation of ANY programs and services. The Director will own the collection, analysis, compliance, audit, dissemination and utilization of all ANY data and systems.
The Director will own the administration of ANY’s CRM database – Salesforce. The role will create, update, and manage Salesforce solutions that ensure the successful operation of all programs, will improve all user experiences, and ensure that all ANY staff can reliably and accurately collect and report programmatic data. The Director will serve as a technical project manager and database administrator, and will be responsible for day-to-day support, training, maintenance, and improvement of Salesforce at ANY.
This position will also oversee all evaluation activities of the organization and coordinate with all local program sites regarding implementing and maintaining uniform data collection, reporting, utilization and evaluation protocols. The Director will cultivate relationships and position themselves as a proactive manager and thought leader on data, evaluation, and systems excellence at ANY.
Responsibilities include:
Data Management and Evaluation:
Lead data-driven program insights, monitoring, and quality control
Oversee the data evaluation plan for FirstGenU, ensuring that we are collecting, storing, and analyzing data accurately to demonstrate the impact of our program
Create, roll-out, and maintain a data collection plan across all existing systems specific to previously determined program outcomes, including training and capacity building of all staff
Establish, implement, and maintain comprehensive data collection standards, policies, procedures, and training to support efficient, accurate, and timely data tracking and to ensure data quality and integrity
Create timelines and processes for data quality review, reporting accuracy, and quality assurance; ensure program teams have the most up to date knowledge about all systems
Create expectations and best practices around data utilization and data-driven management all staff
Execute strategies to ensure that collected data is used to improve implementation, modify programs, hold ANY accountable, and share outcomes with external parties as needed
Prepare and deliver periodic updates and customized reports on the progress of the ANY programs to the organization’s board of directors, funders, partners, leadership and program teams as needed
Partner with senior leadership and program staff to establish evaluation priorities for all program areas and the organization overall
Salesforce Administration
Work closely with the COO and the national operations team to review operational processes, identify opportunities for automation, and prioritize and resolve technical issues
Develop CRM solutions to existing and new data collection and reporting challenges
Implement and refine various Salesforce solutions, custom objects and fields, forms, application forms, validation rules, page layouts, reports, dashboards, user account maintenance, profiles, permission sets, sharing rules, and email templates and triggers
Manage external platforms, apps, and projects that interact with ANY’s Salesforce CRM
Transition Salesforce processes to the new solution – Flows, and ensure all automation architecture and functions are updated
Oversee all Salesforce needs for FirstGenU including preparing and completing bulk uploads/edits as well as creating and managing a program dashboard.
Design mockups, test, and implement iterative User Interface (UI) improvements
Research customized and cost-effective solutions using the full Salesforce toolset and collaborate with internal teams as well as external developer to implement
Provide staff training and support; create training materials and training guides for staff
Employ strategies that achieve high data quality by reducing duplicate, incomplete, and orphaned records
Improve the security of the platform with effective access control solutions (roles, permissions, profiles, sharing rules)
Systems/Platforms and Vendor Management:
Develop and deliver regular trainings and testing to ensure ANY’s knowledge is on par with intermediate to advanced level utilization of all systems
Manage all vendor relationships, consultants for systems, and conduct sourcing, system upgrades and proposal development as needed for all existing and new systems
Provide day-to-day administration, user profile creation, license renewals, customization/architecture (adding new fields/formulas), template reports and troubleshooting, and updates for Salesforce, Classy, and all other data collection, evaluation, and survey tools
Recommend new solutions and execute organizational change as needed to utilize new platforms
Research and assess new software to increase organizational efficiency (i.e., collaborate with teams on finding better peer fundraising platform, file sharing system, etc.), manage software licenses/purchases/training (Adobe, iContact, etc.).
Identify, assess and analyze new organizational needs and find solutions to meet those needs.
Other:
Manage meetings, follow up, projects, and the management of ANY’s Data Committee
Attend Saturday workshops Quarterly
Maintain regular interaction with our Fellows, Mentor Coaches and staff to evaluate how technology can help with service delivery
Other tasks as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required – all majors and professionals backgrounds are welcome to apply
At least 2+ years as a Salesforce administrator
Data evaluation experience interacting with multiple systems in a related role
Advanced Excel proficiency required
Strong task and project management skills, including the ability to integrate big picture goals with specific tasks needed to move complex projects forward effectively
Ability to build relationships and create alignment with individuals from a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds
Ability to be creative and engage in proactive system-level problem solving
The ideal candidate has a record of supporting end-users and improving processes and adoption using the platform
Microsoft Office proficiency and comfort learning new online systems
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@americaneedsyou.org (subject line: Salesforce and Data Evaluation Director – Last_Name, First_Name). Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter. No phone calls please.
America Needs You offers a competitive salary and benefits package. ANY employees receive ample vacation time and the opportunity to work with a talented team on projects that have a real impact in their community.
Salary is in the low-$80K range and commensurate with experience. The position is hybrid and can be based in New York City, NY, Northern, NJ, or Chicago, IL.
Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all?
About Us
Did you know that only 21% of low income, first-generation students in the U.S. graduate from college within six years? Those who do graduate have a median household income 27% lower than their peers. While there are a multitude of college access programs for high school seniors and job assistance programs for low-wage earners, there are few programs that ensure first-generation students stay in school and build the skills necessary to prepare for long-term careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in.
ANY fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and California in 2016, growing from serving 50 students to nearly 600 students annually. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a new virtual program designed to help 10,000 first-generation college students navigate their careers. Visit www.americaneedsyou.org to learn more.
Position Overview
The Illinois Executive Director (ED) is the face of ANY in the community and a champion for first-generation college students, who will lead and grow their team and market to achieve more impact. A passionate mobilizer and result-oriented changemaker, the ED leads our Illinois site and is responsible for its performance, growth, funding and success. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the ED will be tasked with setting and articulating a compelling site strategy; fundraising and external affairs; overseeing program delivery, partnerships, and people; and providing overall nonprofit leadership and management. The ED will also work closely with the CEO and Chief External Affairs Officer (CEAO) to lead local fundraising and external affairs.
This inspirational leader is passionate about ANY’s mission, is highly collaborative, has a hunger for developing strong partnerships and raising critical funds, has a track-record of achieving excellence, and demonstrates proven success in managing the day-to-day operations of a growing organization. The ED will have a growth-mindset and execute ANY’s current program, while also focusing on opportunities for growth.
The position is based in Chicago, Illinois and is currently hybrid, requiring in-person attendance at monthly Saturday workshops, and in-person attendance at other work-related events/meetings, as needed.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy : Deliver ANY’s vision and strategic plan in the local site, engaging with Leadership, the Board, staff, and as appropriate, external stakeholders to develop and evaluate local site strategy and ANY’s exciting growth plans.
Fundraising and External Affairs : Evaluate, develop, and execute the site’s fundraising strategy to identify and prioritize funding sources to meet funding targets and diversify revenue streams. Serve as the face and primary spokesperson of ANY locally.
Program Growth and Partnerships : Grow the site and build higher education and corporate partnerships for internships and volunteer and Fellow recruitment pipelines.
Site Management and Performance : Oversee delivery, quality control, and evaluation of programs. Prepare annual operating budgets, manage resources and site expenses within budget guidelines and the strategic roadmap. Day-to-day management of local team.
Board Management : Actively manage a local 10 to 16 person Advisory Board, recruiting and engaging a diverse group of board members.
What does success look like?
A financially healthy site that raises its budget each year and is well-known and regarded in the community
A program people love coming to and getting our incredible students through graduation and into jobs! (Goals: 90% college graduation, 90% internships and employment annually.)
Program growth to serve 200+ Fellow and Mentor Coach pairs annually
College partnerships and relationships that support enrollment of 1,000+ students into ANY’s national virtual program, FirstGenU
A highly engaged site team and Advisory Board with a healthy, feedback-rich, continuously-learning, mission-driven and collaborative culture
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required
5-10 years of professional experience, including proven experience leading and managing high performing teams and programs or projects
Experience leading successful fundraising campaigns or possess a curiosity to learn and do this well; possesses a baseline ability to negotiate with and influence others
Experience mobilizing and inspiring diverse stakeholders
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including public speaking, writing and editing; relationship management with demonstrated ability of building and sustaining community relationships/partnerships
Strong management and coaching skills with the ability to give effective and direct feedback and provide results-focused and motivational management
Experience and comfort managing and using data effectively
Embodies ANY’s Core Values and commitment to Diversity and Belonging
We invite candidates from both the for-profit and non-profit sectors; experience working in and with communities resembling those of ANY is helpful
As ANY workshops are held on Saturdays, this position will require flexibility and willingness to work nontraditional work hours
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@americaneedsyou.org (subject line: Illinois Executive Director – Last_Name, First_Name). Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter. No phone calls please.
Salary for this position is in the range of $100,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience.
Sep 13, 2023
Full time
Are you ready to directly impact the lives of first-generation college students and champion economic mobility for all?
About Us
Did you know that only 21% of low income, first-generation students in the U.S. graduate from college within six years? Those who do graduate have a median household income 27% lower than their peers. While there are a multitude of college access programs for high school seniors and job assistance programs for low-wage earners, there are few programs that ensure first-generation students stay in school and build the skills necessary to prepare for long-term careers. This is where America Needs You (ANY) comes in.
ANY fights for economic mobility for ambitious, first-generation college students by providing transformative mentorship and intensive career development. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, ANY expanded to New Jersey in 2012, Illinois in 2015, and California in 2016, growing from serving 50 students to nearly 600 students annually. In 2021, ANY launched FirstGenU, a new virtual program designed to help 10,000 first-generation college students navigate their careers. Visit www.americaneedsyou.org to learn more.
Position Overview
The Illinois Executive Director (ED) is the face of ANY in the community and a champion for first-generation college students, who will lead and grow their team and market to achieve more impact. A passionate mobilizer and result-oriented changemaker, the ED leads our Illinois site and is responsible for its performance, growth, funding and success. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the ED will be tasked with setting and articulating a compelling site strategy; fundraising and external affairs; overseeing program delivery, partnerships, and people; and providing overall nonprofit leadership and management. The ED will also work closely with the CEO and Chief External Affairs Officer (CEAO) to lead local fundraising and external affairs.
This inspirational leader is passionate about ANY’s mission, is highly collaborative, has a hunger for developing strong partnerships and raising critical funds, has a track-record of achieving excellence, and demonstrates proven success in managing the day-to-day operations of a growing organization. The ED will have a growth-mindset and execute ANY’s current program, while also focusing on opportunities for growth.
The position is based in Chicago, Illinois and is currently hybrid, requiring in-person attendance at monthly Saturday workshops, and in-person attendance at other work-related events/meetings, as needed.
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy : Deliver ANY’s vision and strategic plan in the local site, engaging with Leadership, the Board, staff, and as appropriate, external stakeholders to develop and evaluate local site strategy and ANY’s exciting growth plans.
Fundraising and External Affairs : Evaluate, develop, and execute the site’s fundraising strategy to identify and prioritize funding sources to meet funding targets and diversify revenue streams. Serve as the face and primary spokesperson of ANY locally.
Program Growth and Partnerships : Grow the site and build higher education and corporate partnerships for internships and volunteer and Fellow recruitment pipelines.
Site Management and Performance : Oversee delivery, quality control, and evaluation of programs. Prepare annual operating budgets, manage resources and site expenses within budget guidelines and the strategic roadmap. Day-to-day management of local team.
Board Management : Actively manage a local 10 to 16 person Advisory Board, recruiting and engaging a diverse group of board members.
What does success look like?
A financially healthy site that raises its budget each year and is well-known and regarded in the community
A program people love coming to and getting our incredible students through graduation and into jobs! (Goals: 90% college graduation, 90% internships and employment annually.)
Program growth to serve 200+ Fellow and Mentor Coach pairs annually
College partnerships and relationships that support enrollment of 1,000+ students into ANY’s national virtual program, FirstGenU
A highly engaged site team and Advisory Board with a healthy, feedback-rich, continuously-learning, mission-driven and collaborative culture
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree required
5-10 years of professional experience, including proven experience leading and managing high performing teams and programs or projects
Experience leading successful fundraising campaigns or possess a curiosity to learn and do this well; possesses a baseline ability to negotiate with and influence others
Experience mobilizing and inspiring diverse stakeholders
Outstanding interpersonal skills, including public speaking, writing and editing; relationship management with demonstrated ability of building and sustaining community relationships/partnerships
Strong management and coaching skills with the ability to give effective and direct feedback and provide results-focused and motivational management
Experience and comfort managing and using data effectively
Embodies ANY’s Core Values and commitment to Diversity and Belonging
We invite candidates from both the for-profit and non-profit sectors; experience working in and with communities resembling those of ANY is helpful
As ANY workshops are held on Saturdays, this position will require flexibility and willingness to work nontraditional work hours
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@americaneedsyou.org (subject line: Illinois Executive Director – Last_Name, First_Name). Please note that your application will not be considered without a cover letter. No phone calls please.
Salary for this position is in the range of $100,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience.
The Director, Communications sets and guides the strategy for all AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) and Center for Housing and Health (CHH) communications in collaboration with AFC leadership, including but not limited to, digital media, public relations, messaging, annual reports, strategic communication and collateral development to consistently articulate AFC and CHH’s missions, visions and connect with key audiences. This includes programmatic, policy, fundraising, organizational-wide communications, among other areas. This role leads an editorial, digital and design team at AFC that produces a variety of award-winning communications to publicize AFC’s work and impact. This leader pursues opportunities to build relationships between AFC and strategic partners to create collaborative strength to achieve health equity and justice. They also provide occasional capacity-building, training and thought-leadership to organizations.
The salary range for this role is $66,000 to $77,700.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop, implement, and evaluate campaign strategy to connect with the organization's audiences, in collaboration with AFC’s leadership team and constituents
• Lead and supervise a four-person Communications team
• Implement and oversee communication strategies to advance AFC’s policy, development, and programmatic goals from branding and marketing to social media/marketing campaigns with a focus on AFC’s priority communities (communities most impacted by HIV)
• Maintain AFC’s brand standards and organizational identity
• Oversee and contribute to the conceptualization and creation of influential and compelling content (written, designed, video, etc.) that convey the impact of AFC’s work
• Interview individuals and attend meetings to obtain information and data, verify facts, research, or seek technical advice
• Manage numerous deadline-driven projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production
• Draft articles, edits, and proofreads the final drafts; authenticates and corrects data
• Oversee design, videography, and photography projects
• Serve as project manager and executive editor on production of AFC’s print and electronic newsletters, annual report, and direct mail letters
• Oversee content updates on AFC websites as well as the agency’s social media accounts
• Oversee updates made to AFC and CHH’s websites
• Oversee development and maintenance of AFC’s branding and style guides
• Seek guidance for complex problems from the Chief Officer of External Relations and the President/CEO
• Independently work on other projects or assignments that present AFC’s work via print and Web venues
• Provides communications leadership and guidance with HIV related work throughout the state of Illinois
• Serving as the primary relationship manager between 10+ different teams including the Center for Housing and Health
• Develop workflows and best practices around communications operations and executing creative work
• Primary manager of vendor relationships including creative and other services
• Builds relationships with stakeholders at AFC current or prospective partner organizations in order to strengthen ties, build collaborative opportunities, and mobilize communities
• Serves as a thought leader and strategist within the digital marketing and communications realm at organization-wide, local and/or national levels
• Support the implementation and communication about AFC’s Race Equity Action Plan
• Provides guidance and direction to AFC departments, project leads and Senior Leadership Team related to digital marketing and engagement, and community engagement overall
Staff Supervision
• Hire, train, mentor and supervise assigned staff; including assisting with recruitment, selection, scheduling and job assignments, mentoring/coaching, staff development and training, performance evaluation, and recommending salary, disciplinary and other personnel actions in accord with personnel procedures
• Provide professional development opportunities and guidance to each team member to strengthen their skill sets and job satisfaction
• Meet regularly with assigned staff to identify priorities, discuss strategies, and review ongoing projects
Other
• Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, World of Chocolate and others
• Assist with other AFC activities as requested
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assignment of duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Graphic Design Specialist, Digital Communications Specialist, Communications Manager and indirectly Policy Communications Specialists and interns.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
• A Master’s Degree with 7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism or Communications with at least 8 years of communications leadership/management experience,
• or high school diploma with 10 years of experience, ideally in an “in-house” leadership role (manager of multiple full-time staff members) within a complex (number and variety of constituents and departments) nonprofit entity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with presentation skills
• Solid ability to prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage resources so that work
• objectives are accomplished efficiently, in addition to having strong time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out
• Strong coaching and development skills as a supervisor of multiple individuals including the ability to train, coach, and develop employees
• Strong leadership skills working with Senior Leadership Teams, Boards and Committees
• Digital organizing and community mobilization skills
• Understanding of communications innovations, particularly on the digital front
• Understanding of policy, advocacy, programmatic work and revenue generation
• Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability and willingness to respect and value the differences and perceptions of different groups/individuals to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships internally and externally
• Ability to effectively, accurately, and articulately present AFC information and respond to questions from groups of funders, staff, and the general public on a variety of issues related to agency programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting issues on a system basis, and the ability to effectively manage multiple funding areas.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those found in a general office environment. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20-25 pounds.) Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Jun 27, 2023
Full time
The Director, Communications sets and guides the strategy for all AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) and Center for Housing and Health (CHH) communications in collaboration with AFC leadership, including but not limited to, digital media, public relations, messaging, annual reports, strategic communication and collateral development to consistently articulate AFC and CHH’s missions, visions and connect with key audiences. This includes programmatic, policy, fundraising, organizational-wide communications, among other areas. This role leads an editorial, digital and design team at AFC that produces a variety of award-winning communications to publicize AFC’s work and impact. This leader pursues opportunities to build relationships between AFC and strategic partners to create collaborative strength to achieve health equity and justice. They also provide occasional capacity-building, training and thought-leadership to organizations.
The salary range for this role is $66,000 to $77,700.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop, implement, and evaluate campaign strategy to connect with the organization's audiences, in collaboration with AFC’s leadership team and constituents
• Lead and supervise a four-person Communications team
• Implement and oversee communication strategies to advance AFC’s policy, development, and programmatic goals from branding and marketing to social media/marketing campaigns with a focus on AFC’s priority communities (communities most impacted by HIV)
• Maintain AFC’s brand standards and organizational identity
• Oversee and contribute to the conceptualization and creation of influential and compelling content (written, designed, video, etc.) that convey the impact of AFC’s work
• Interview individuals and attend meetings to obtain information and data, verify facts, research, or seek technical advice
• Manage numerous deadline-driven projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production
• Draft articles, edits, and proofreads the final drafts; authenticates and corrects data
• Oversee design, videography, and photography projects
• Serve as project manager and executive editor on production of AFC’s print and electronic newsletters, annual report, and direct mail letters
• Oversee content updates on AFC websites as well as the agency’s social media accounts
• Oversee updates made to AFC and CHH’s websites
• Oversee development and maintenance of AFC’s branding and style guides
• Seek guidance for complex problems from the Chief Officer of External Relations and the President/CEO
• Independently work on other projects or assignments that present AFC’s work via print and Web venues
• Provides communications leadership and guidance with HIV related work throughout the state of Illinois
• Serving as the primary relationship manager between 10+ different teams including the Center for Housing and Health
• Develop workflows and best practices around communications operations and executing creative work
• Primary manager of vendor relationships including creative and other services
• Builds relationships with stakeholders at AFC current or prospective partner organizations in order to strengthen ties, build collaborative opportunities, and mobilize communities
• Serves as a thought leader and strategist within the digital marketing and communications realm at organization-wide, local and/or national levels
• Support the implementation and communication about AFC’s Race Equity Action Plan
• Provides guidance and direction to AFC departments, project leads and Senior Leadership Team related to digital marketing and engagement, and community engagement overall
Staff Supervision
• Hire, train, mentor and supervise assigned staff; including assisting with recruitment, selection, scheduling and job assignments, mentoring/coaching, staff development and training, performance evaluation, and recommending salary, disciplinary and other personnel actions in accord with personnel procedures
• Provide professional development opportunities and guidance to each team member to strengthen their skill sets and job satisfaction
• Meet regularly with assigned staff to identify priorities, discuss strategies, and review ongoing projects
Other
• Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, World of Chocolate and others
• Assist with other AFC activities as requested
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assignment of duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Graphic Design Specialist, Digital Communications Specialist, Communications Manager and indirectly Policy Communications Specialists and interns.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
• A Master’s Degree with 7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism or Communications with at least 8 years of communications leadership/management experience,
• or high school diploma with 10 years of experience, ideally in an “in-house” leadership role (manager of multiple full-time staff members) within a complex (number and variety of constituents and departments) nonprofit entity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with presentation skills
• Solid ability to prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage resources so that work
• objectives are accomplished efficiently, in addition to having strong time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out
• Strong coaching and development skills as a supervisor of multiple individuals including the ability to train, coach, and develop employees
• Strong leadership skills working with Senior Leadership Teams, Boards and Committees
• Digital organizing and community mobilization skills
• Understanding of communications innovations, particularly on the digital front
• Understanding of policy, advocacy, programmatic work and revenue generation
• Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability and willingness to respect and value the differences and perceptions of different groups/individuals to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships internally and externally
• Ability to effectively, accurately, and articulately present AFC information and respond to questions from groups of funders, staff, and the general public on a variety of issues related to agency programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting issues on a system basis, and the ability to effectively manage multiple funding areas.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those found in a general office environment. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20-25 pounds.) Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
League of Conservation Voters
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities :
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by May 10, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
May 01, 2023
Full time
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities :
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by May 10, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
League of Conservation Voters
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities :
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by April 16, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Apr 06, 2023
Full time
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities :
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by April 16, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
League of Conservation Voters
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: C
Salary Range (depending on experience): $63,819 – $77,646
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports.
Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information.
Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by April 3, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Mar 14, 2023
Full time
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: C
Salary Range (depending on experience): $63,819 – $77,646
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports.
Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information.
Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by April 3, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Making Waves Education Foundation
Richmond, CA Hybrid
This position is perfect for an innovative fundraiser who loves building relationships and rallying others to make a powerful impact through philanthropy.
The Chief Development Officer will lead the next chapter of our organization’s fundraising efforts and will partner with teammates, board members, students, alumni, and donors to dramatically increase the number of underrepresented students in our region who achieve college and career success. The Chief Development Officer will build new networks of donors who are excited to fund our growth strategy and will steward our current donors to fund our core college access and success program that supports students from Making Waves Academy.
In the first two years, the Chief Development Officer will be responsible for:
Creating a strategy to grow and diversify our donor base,
Shaping a culture of philanthropy on our board and supporting board members to connect their networks to Making Waves programs and impact,
Building relationships with and growing funding from current donors and new networks,
Building inspiring programming that connects donors to our work, and
Achieving the annual $3.5m fundraising goal and identifying $500k in potential new funding.
This position reports to the CEO, Patrick O’Donnell, will hire and manage one full-time employee, and will have access to resources to hire consulting support as needed.
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
We are proud of the above market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. The Chief Development Officer is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive:
A competitive base salary range of 146,400 – 219,600 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy.
Signing bonus of 5% of base salary to be paid in two installments: 50% on the first eligible payroll and 50% within 6 months of the hire date.
51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time)
100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren).
Lunch on in-person days (5x a month) and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HRA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend
A hybrid work environment where staff work from the office on five (5) common days a month with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. In-person meetings with donors will also be required as part of relationship building and donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description reflects Making Waves Foundation’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.
The Chief Development Officer’s primary responsibilities include:
Define fundraising strategy
Set a vision and strategy for fundraising at Making Waves and create annual and long-term fundraising goals across revenue streams, with a primary focus on individuals and foundations, that advance the organization’ strategic plan
Conduct a feasibility study, collaborating closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, to determine the needed board fundraising strategy to achieve our fundraising goals and advance our strategic plan
Build donor-facing programming to connect existing and potential donors to our work
Partner with the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer to set a vision for forecasting grounded in a weighted pipeline
Anticipate fundraising outcomes and create smart pivots and/or contingency plans to mitigate risk
Ensure that the organization is operating in Salesforce in ways that ensure strong data integrity and accurate reporting
Lead fundraising execution
Ensure that the organization consistently hits fundraising targets (estimated at $3.5mm for FY24).
Directly oversee a portfolio of existing donors and donor prospects, taking an active role in building relationships, expanding networks, cultivating donors, soliciting donations, and stewarding donors.
Leverage board members to actively engage their networks with Making Waves and building board members’ skill at telling our story.
Support the Foundation and Academy CEOs on the portfolio of high-profile donor relationships that they manage, and deploy them as part of a larger funder cultivation strategy
Maintaining existing funding levels for Making Waves Academy through strong stewardship of existing donors.
Leverage the Senior Leadership Team to engage their networks, cultivate and steward donors, and define donor strategy and proposals.
Serve as the board liaison, managing the scheduling, team preparation, and logistics of quarterly board meetings.
Collaborate across Making Waves Foundation and Making Waves Academy
Collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Storytelling to create donor-facing narratives, appeals, and stewardship.
Collaborate with Vice President of Partnerships to increase corporate funding, state funding, and earned income revenue.
Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer to translate programmatic efforts into creative, impactful appeals to prospective funders
Collaborate with the Chief Finance & Strategy Officer to create donor-facing budgets and to prepare revenue forecasting and projections
Collaborate with the Director of Product Innovation and VP of Community Development & Social Impact on funding our AI College Advisor and on government funding opportunities.
Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing and inclusive team
Partner with the Chief People & Operations Officer to hire and onboard a development support staff member
Lead team’s annual goal setting, reflection, and continuous learning
Monitor programmatic performance, assess strengths and growth areas, spot patterns, and define opportunities for action that put the team on track to achieve our student impact goals.
Set vision for and implement systems, processes, and rituals to cultivate a high performing, inclusive team (e.g., consistent 1:1 check-ins, team meetings, clear communication, etc.)
Set clear expectations for direct reports and empower them to lead with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leverage experience and resources (e.g., team management software, MWF-sponsored management training) to build a culture of continuous feedback and development
Contribute to important cross-functional projects
Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and Leadership Team
Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future
Contribute to the development of a growing, fast-paced organization, including participation in events and programming as well as database and technology oversight and maintenance
Prioritize professional growth by researching, scheduling, and participating in professional development opportunities in service of your professional growth and impact on the organization
KEY EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in and a passion for frontline fundraising, preferably in individual and/or foundation giving
Fundraising experience that includes leading the entire donor lifecycle with individuals and institutions resulting in 5, 6, and 7-figure gifts
Experience working with boards of directors to engage the board’s networks so that the board is playing a catalytic role in the organization’s ability to fundraise.
Experience working on a development team that successfully forecasts and conducts regular progress to goal conversations
Experience managing full time staff members to strong job performance and satisfaction
Preferred Qualifications:
A working knowledge of education systems, including schools and college access, and an excitement to stay current on trends within education at the national level and local to the Bay Area
Skills you have developed and knowledge you have acquired:
An adept operator who is capable of complex project management in a relationship funnel context and is highly effective at managing others to outcomes through solid and dotted lines
A highly relational professional with the capacity to build strong, trusting relationships at both Making Waves organizations and the gravitas to compel existing and potential donors to support our work
A strategist who approaches work through an analytical lens in service of thoughtful prioritization, disciplined and purposeful pivots, and contingency planning to ensure outcomes are met
An experienced fundraising professional with the content knowledge necessary to find success in this role:
Knowledge of best practices to identify and build network maps of high wealth individuals and institutions
Full understanding of the major gift donor life cycle and a depth of knowledge to drive differentiated strategy and approach across donors
Ability to oversee team and stakeholders towards strong data integrity
Ability to lead effective forecasting and progress to goal conversations
Ability both fully own donor relationships and to support executives to fundraise efficiently and effectively
How you work and what you value:
You relate with and align with our core values (drive impact, promote equity, build community, do hard things, learn and grow)
You have a deep and authentic commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and are eager to manage staff, serve on our leadership team, and lead our development function in ways that are fully centered on these values
You are excited to innovate, enjoy the iterative nature of that work, and are an entrepreneurial self-starter
You enjoy working on a team and will operate in ways that will build trust with teammates (integrity, reliability, empathy, etc.)
You enjoy fundraising, are driven by results, and will be satisfied in a leadership role that fully spans high level strategy to tactical execution
You have a deep belief in people and enjoy managing others and are adept at coaching and developing others to strong job performance and satisfaction outcomes
ABOUT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION
Making Waves Foundation is an education nonprofit that supports historically underserved and underrepresented students to pursue college and career pathways that set them up for a thriving career, financial independence, and a choice-filled life.
We support Making Waves Academy (MWA), a 5-12 grade public charter school in Richmond, CA. After high school graduation, each of our students (we call them “Wave-Makers”) are invited to join our college success and early career program, where they can receive a need-based scholarship, one-to-one college coaching, and financial literacy training. Each year, we support over 1,200 students grades 5-12 and over 500 college students on their journeys to and through college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new strategic plan to serve more students and families. We will do this by taking the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Academy about college access and the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Foundation about college success and work to increase the college attendance and graduation rate for low-income students across Contra Costa County and beyond.
RELEVANT POLICIES AT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION
Making Waves Foundation is requiring all staff members who work on-site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested directly to someone on the People & Culture Team for medical or religious reasons.
Making Waves Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply.
Jan 11, 2023
Full time
This position is perfect for an innovative fundraiser who loves building relationships and rallying others to make a powerful impact through philanthropy.
The Chief Development Officer will lead the next chapter of our organization’s fundraising efforts and will partner with teammates, board members, students, alumni, and donors to dramatically increase the number of underrepresented students in our region who achieve college and career success. The Chief Development Officer will build new networks of donors who are excited to fund our growth strategy and will steward our current donors to fund our core college access and success program that supports students from Making Waves Academy.
In the first two years, the Chief Development Officer will be responsible for:
Creating a strategy to grow and diversify our donor base,
Shaping a culture of philanthropy on our board and supporting board members to connect their networks to Making Waves programs and impact,
Building relationships with and growing funding from current donors and new networks,
Building inspiring programming that connects donors to our work, and
Achieving the annual $3.5m fundraising goal and identifying $500k in potential new funding.
This position reports to the CEO, Patrick O’Donnell, will hire and manage one full-time employee, and will have access to resources to hire consulting support as needed.
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
We are proud of the above market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. The Chief Development Officer is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive:
A competitive base salary range of 146,400 – 219,600 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy.
Signing bonus of 5% of base salary to be paid in two installments: 50% on the first eligible payroll and 50% within 6 months of the hire date.
51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time)
100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren).
Lunch on in-person days (5x a month) and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HRA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend
A hybrid work environment where staff work from the office on five (5) common days a month with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. In-person meetings with donors will also be required as part of relationship building and donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description reflects Making Waves Foundation’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.
The Chief Development Officer’s primary responsibilities include:
Define fundraising strategy
Set a vision and strategy for fundraising at Making Waves and create annual and long-term fundraising goals across revenue streams, with a primary focus on individuals and foundations, that advance the organization’ strategic plan
Conduct a feasibility study, collaborating closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, to determine the needed board fundraising strategy to achieve our fundraising goals and advance our strategic plan
Build donor-facing programming to connect existing and potential donors to our work
Partner with the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer to set a vision for forecasting grounded in a weighted pipeline
Anticipate fundraising outcomes and create smart pivots and/or contingency plans to mitigate risk
Ensure that the organization is operating in Salesforce in ways that ensure strong data integrity and accurate reporting
Lead fundraising execution
Ensure that the organization consistently hits fundraising targets (estimated at $3.5mm for FY24).
Directly oversee a portfolio of existing donors and donor prospects, taking an active role in building relationships, expanding networks, cultivating donors, soliciting donations, and stewarding donors.
Leverage board members to actively engage their networks with Making Waves and building board members’ skill at telling our story.
Support the Foundation and Academy CEOs on the portfolio of high-profile donor relationships that they manage, and deploy them as part of a larger funder cultivation strategy
Maintaining existing funding levels for Making Waves Academy through strong stewardship of existing donors.
Leverage the Senior Leadership Team to engage their networks, cultivate and steward donors, and define donor strategy and proposals.
Serve as the board liaison, managing the scheduling, team preparation, and logistics of quarterly board meetings.
Collaborate across Making Waves Foundation and Making Waves Academy
Collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Storytelling to create donor-facing narratives, appeals, and stewardship.
Collaborate with Vice President of Partnerships to increase corporate funding, state funding, and earned income revenue.
Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer to translate programmatic efforts into creative, impactful appeals to prospective funders
Collaborate with the Chief Finance & Strategy Officer to create donor-facing budgets and to prepare revenue forecasting and projections
Collaborate with the Director of Product Innovation and VP of Community Development & Social Impact on funding our AI College Advisor and on government funding opportunities.
Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing and inclusive team
Partner with the Chief People & Operations Officer to hire and onboard a development support staff member
Lead team’s annual goal setting, reflection, and continuous learning
Monitor programmatic performance, assess strengths and growth areas, spot patterns, and define opportunities for action that put the team on track to achieve our student impact goals.
Set vision for and implement systems, processes, and rituals to cultivate a high performing, inclusive team (e.g., consistent 1:1 check-ins, team meetings, clear communication, etc.)
Set clear expectations for direct reports and empower them to lead with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leverage experience and resources (e.g., team management software, MWF-sponsored management training) to build a culture of continuous feedback and development
Contribute to important cross-functional projects
Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and Leadership Team
Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future
Contribute to the development of a growing, fast-paced organization, including participation in events and programming as well as database and technology oversight and maintenance
Prioritize professional growth by researching, scheduling, and participating in professional development opportunities in service of your professional growth and impact on the organization
KEY EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in and a passion for frontline fundraising, preferably in individual and/or foundation giving
Fundraising experience that includes leading the entire donor lifecycle with individuals and institutions resulting in 5, 6, and 7-figure gifts
Experience working with boards of directors to engage the board’s networks so that the board is playing a catalytic role in the organization’s ability to fundraise.
Experience working on a development team that successfully forecasts and conducts regular progress to goal conversations
Experience managing full time staff members to strong job performance and satisfaction
Preferred Qualifications:
A working knowledge of education systems, including schools and college access, and an excitement to stay current on trends within education at the national level and local to the Bay Area
Skills you have developed and knowledge you have acquired:
An adept operator who is capable of complex project management in a relationship funnel context and is highly effective at managing others to outcomes through solid and dotted lines
A highly relational professional with the capacity to build strong, trusting relationships at both Making Waves organizations and the gravitas to compel existing and potential donors to support our work
A strategist who approaches work through an analytical lens in service of thoughtful prioritization, disciplined and purposeful pivots, and contingency planning to ensure outcomes are met
An experienced fundraising professional with the content knowledge necessary to find success in this role:
Knowledge of best practices to identify and build network maps of high wealth individuals and institutions
Full understanding of the major gift donor life cycle and a depth of knowledge to drive differentiated strategy and approach across donors
Ability to oversee team and stakeholders towards strong data integrity
Ability to lead effective forecasting and progress to goal conversations
Ability both fully own donor relationships and to support executives to fundraise efficiently and effectively
How you work and what you value:
You relate with and align with our core values (drive impact, promote equity, build community, do hard things, learn and grow)
You have a deep and authentic commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and are eager to manage staff, serve on our leadership team, and lead our development function in ways that are fully centered on these values
You are excited to innovate, enjoy the iterative nature of that work, and are an entrepreneurial self-starter
You enjoy working on a team and will operate in ways that will build trust with teammates (integrity, reliability, empathy, etc.)
You enjoy fundraising, are driven by results, and will be satisfied in a leadership role that fully spans high level strategy to tactical execution
You have a deep belief in people and enjoy managing others and are adept at coaching and developing others to strong job performance and satisfaction outcomes
ABOUT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION
Making Waves Foundation is an education nonprofit that supports historically underserved and underrepresented students to pursue college and career pathways that set them up for a thriving career, financial independence, and a choice-filled life.
We support Making Waves Academy (MWA), a 5-12 grade public charter school in Richmond, CA. After high school graduation, each of our students (we call them “Wave-Makers”) are invited to join our college success and early career program, where they can receive a need-based scholarship, one-to-one college coaching, and financial literacy training. Each year, we support over 1,200 students grades 5-12 and over 500 college students on their journeys to and through college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new strategic plan to serve more students and families. We will do this by taking the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Academy about college access and the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Foundation about college success and work to increase the college attendance and graduation rate for low-income students across Contra Costa County and beyond.
RELEVANT POLICIES AT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION
Making Waves Foundation is requiring all staff members who work on-site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested directly to someone on the People & Culture Team for medical or religious reasons.
Making Waves Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply.
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Title: Fundraising Operations & Training Manager
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of Development Operations
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $72,328 – $88,283
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Operations & Training Manager who will ensure that the Development team has the proper training on various fundraising tools to meet their strategic goals. This role will be a strategic partner that will act as a liaison between the fundraising sub-teams and the Operations Team within the Development department to ensure effective and efficient project management. The Operations & Training Manager will oversee the collection, creation, and maintenance of documentation pertaining to LCV’s complex fundraising data structure, and will be responsible for planning, creating, and executing training programs, throughout all phases, to ensure maximum effectiveness in meeting strategic goals and achieving revenue growth. The training program will include new hire training, training on system/procedural changes, and ongoing refresher training.
Responsibilities :
Work closely with the Senior Director of Fundraising Data and Operations to ensure fundraising operational tasks performed by internal staff and external partners, including vendors, are documented.
Serve as the first point of contact for internal staff on data and operations needs.
Maintain constant communication with stakeholders of projects to ensure effective project management.
Assess opportunities for improvements and present recommendations in response to user feedback for product and/or process enhancements.
Collect, create and maintain documentation on all data and operation tools including Salesforce, Acoustic, Phone2Action/Capital Canary, EveryAction, Civis, and Wrike. Communicate changes and updates consistently, effectively, and timely to end users.
Develop and deliver practical, timely and innovative training programs and resources that demonstrably enhance productivity and deepen the skill set, functional expertise, and capabilities of the department.
Create training programs and materials that advance our racial justice and equity goals of ensuring systems, tools and resources are accessible to all staff, including working with the Chief Officer for Racial Justice & Equity as well as outside consultants to translate key training materials, as needed.
Create an onboarding process for new staff and facilitate training on department data tools so staff can achieve their 30/60/90 day goals.
Develop training resources that include videos, training scenarios, one-page shortcut documents or screencasts for easy reference by staff.
Work with fundraising Database Manager and campaigns Data Engineer to identify areas where staff could use additional or remedial training on procedures, thus reducing data entry problems and increasing the quality of the data.
Collaborate with the Database Manager and Data Engineer on the implementation of new technology and validate systems and workflow to ensure all processes are functioning correctly. Identify any system weaknesses and define options to remedy them.
Travel up to 20% for staff retreats, trainings, and conferences.
Qualifications :
Work Experience : Required - At least 4 years of experience training users to use Salesforce CRM, developing training materials and providing exemplary customer service. Must have experience using e-learning software and tools, troubleshooting problems, creating comprehensive documentation and delivering training solutions. Preferred - Experience in a non-profit or political organization. Experience facilitating adult learning, both in-person and in virtual environments.
Skills: Required - Demonstrated ability to communicate technical findings and concepts to non-technical audiences. Expert at project management, multitasking and time management. Phenomenal at critical thinking, communication, presentation and public speaking. A strong problem-solving mindset and detail oriented. Must have a flexible training style to accommodate team members who are not technologically proficient. Preferred - Creating or maintaining an internal wiki or similar resource. Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and of the SAM & ADDIE models.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners and must be able to exchange accurate information. Must be willing and able to occasionally work beyond scheduled office hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "Operations & Training Manager" in the subject line by October 23, 2022 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Oct 03, 2022
Full time
Title: Fundraising Operations & Training Manager
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of Development Operations
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $72,328 – $88,283
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Operations & Training Manager who will ensure that the Development team has the proper training on various fundraising tools to meet their strategic goals. This role will be a strategic partner that will act as a liaison between the fundraising sub-teams and the Operations Team within the Development department to ensure effective and efficient project management. The Operations & Training Manager will oversee the collection, creation, and maintenance of documentation pertaining to LCV’s complex fundraising data structure, and will be responsible for planning, creating, and executing training programs, throughout all phases, to ensure maximum effectiveness in meeting strategic goals and achieving revenue growth. The training program will include new hire training, training on system/procedural changes, and ongoing refresher training.
Responsibilities :
Work closely with the Senior Director of Fundraising Data and Operations to ensure fundraising operational tasks performed by internal staff and external partners, including vendors, are documented.
Serve as the first point of contact for internal staff on data and operations needs.
Maintain constant communication with stakeholders of projects to ensure effective project management.
Assess opportunities for improvements and present recommendations in response to user feedback for product and/or process enhancements.
Collect, create and maintain documentation on all data and operation tools including Salesforce, Acoustic, Phone2Action/Capital Canary, EveryAction, Civis, and Wrike. Communicate changes and updates consistently, effectively, and timely to end users.
Develop and deliver practical, timely and innovative training programs and resources that demonstrably enhance productivity and deepen the skill set, functional expertise, and capabilities of the department.
Create training programs and materials that advance our racial justice and equity goals of ensuring systems, tools and resources are accessible to all staff, including working with the Chief Officer for Racial Justice & Equity as well as outside consultants to translate key training materials, as needed.
Create an onboarding process for new staff and facilitate training on department data tools so staff can achieve their 30/60/90 day goals.
Develop training resources that include videos, training scenarios, one-page shortcut documents or screencasts for easy reference by staff.
Work with fundraising Database Manager and campaigns Data Engineer to identify areas where staff could use additional or remedial training on procedures, thus reducing data entry problems and increasing the quality of the data.
Collaborate with the Database Manager and Data Engineer on the implementation of new technology and validate systems and workflow to ensure all processes are functioning correctly. Identify any system weaknesses and define options to remedy them.
Travel up to 20% for staff retreats, trainings, and conferences.
Qualifications :
Work Experience : Required - At least 4 years of experience training users to use Salesforce CRM, developing training materials and providing exemplary customer service. Must have experience using e-learning software and tools, troubleshooting problems, creating comprehensive documentation and delivering training solutions. Preferred - Experience in a non-profit or political organization. Experience facilitating adult learning, both in-person and in virtual environments.
Skills: Required - Demonstrated ability to communicate technical findings and concepts to non-technical audiences. Expert at project management, multitasking and time management. Phenomenal at critical thinking, communication, presentation and public speaking. A strong problem-solving mindset and detail oriented. Must have a flexible training style to accommodate team members who are not technologically proficient. Preferred - Creating or maintaining an internal wiki or similar resource. Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and of the SAM & ADDIE models.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners and must be able to exchange accurate information. Must be willing and able to occasionally work beyond scheduled office hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "Operations & Training Manager" in the subject line by October 23, 2022 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
“United Way California Capital Region has been serving our five-county region for nearly 100 years to build stronger, healthier, and more compassionate communities. We are dedicated to improving the lives of families and children, and strengthening communities in Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.”
Our client, United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) [yourlocalunitedway.org], is seeking a dynamic new President and Chief Executive Officer. This individual will replace Stephanie McLemore Bray, who left UWCCR after seven very productive years, to join Seattle Foundation as its Chief Engagement Officer. At the end of 2020, UWCCR received a “game changer” donation of $10 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The new President and CEO is coming into a well-resourced organization, one that is seeking new leadership to leverage this incredible gift.
United Way California Capital Region is an independent local affiliate of United Way Worldwide with a local board of directors. United Way Worldwide is an international movement of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 40 countries. It advances the common good by focusing on education, income, and health – the building blocks for a good quality life. The United Way movement mobilizes millions to action – to give, advocate and volunteer – to improve conditions in their local community.
Founded nearly 100 years ago to improve people’s lives and build stronger communities in the capital area, UWCCR continues to be a backbone in the community, serving as a leader amongst nonprofits. It serves a five-county region -- Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo -- with a total population of nearly 2.4 million people. The mission of UWCCR is to improve people’s lives in the region by mobilizing and integrating resources.
The current work has UWCCR spearheading regional relief efforts during the pandemic. In the early months, the organization raised $572,000 to provide 1,145 families with $500 to offset costs of rent, bills and basic needs. The organization is also working with the city of Sacramento on a digital equity program to provide free broadband access to up to 10,000 low-income Sacramento households, plus free computers and digital literacy training for another thousand households. UWCCR also continues their The Square One Project, launched in 2016. Square One is a 20-year promise to significantly increase the number of local students who graduate from high school, ready for success in college or career. Ending poor health, high unemployment, racial inequality and poverty starts in school. School is “square one” for reaching all families and ensuring children are healthy and successful.
Importantly, our United Way shares the community’s feelings of sadness and outrage toward racial violence and injustice. We are committed to building stronger, healthier and more compassionate communities and channeling our justifiable outrage to collaborative action, and we are seeking new leadership to do just that.
POSITION SUMMARY
The President and CEO reports to an engaged, dedicated, and high energy 25-member Board of Directors, comprised of regional community members and business leaders. The position oversees 39 staff members, an operating budget of approximately $7 million, assets of $19 million, and is projected to raise $9 million in the current budget cycle. In 2018-19, UWCCR generated nearly $13 million in resources for the communities it serves.
As the leader of the organization, the President and CEO establishes a vision for community impact in the five-county region. The President and CEO is the chief mobilizer, leveraging the power of relationships and networks to engage private, public, and corporate sectors to improve communities in our region. The President and CEO is the steward of the brand and understands his/her/their position’s role in growing and protecting the reputation of United Way California Capital Region, building trust, and clearly establishing the relevance of United Way in the community.
The President and CEO’s primary responsibilities include:
Partner with the Board to craft and adapt the strategy to achieve increased community impact and thereby build the core business.
Establish and build relationships with leaders in the community including those representing the top levels in the business, government, and non-profit sectors.
Drive key results in fundraising and promote a culture of philanthropy in the organization, both at the staff and board level.
Serve as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and give strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation.
Partner with the Board of Directors and staff to craft organizational goals and develop strategies to ensure that they are achieved.
Ensure coordination and alignment of all United Way activities and resources towards achieving the goals.
Build and lead a high-performing team, ensuring team alignment, and collaboration to achieve organizational results.
Oversee the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization, managing within policies set by the Board of Directors.
Assess organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing while managing organizational spending, budget compliance, and financial risks.
Ensure that United Way California Capital Region demonstrates the importance of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE FIRST YEAR
It is expected that the President/Chief Executive Officer will achieve the following by the end of the first year (in implementation order):
Within the first 90 days…
In conjunction with the Board Chair and Executive Committee, will have:
met with UWCCR executive staff and other employees to begin building relationships and understanding the high-priority activities and key dates already in flight.
identified and met with an agreed upon “top 10%” of major stakeholders (board members, committee chairs, other nonprofits, community leaders, unions, and business community) to begin establishing relationships.
will have gained an understanding of the Board’s priorities and the current “state of the business” and conducted an internal and external SWOT assessment (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats).
will have assessed the current five-year strategic plan.
Within the first 180 days…
will have met with the balance of the noted stakeholders and, as appropriate, commenced ongoing communication and continued relationship building.
in support of the strategic plan, will have assessed the current fundraising structure and strategy and elevated it to support the dynamic level of fundraising required to fulfill the mission.
with the Board’s support, will have made value-added changes and plans to execute in support of creating “UWCCR 2.0,” addressing the issues in the five-county region.
in support of the strategic plan, will have evaluated current roles (including possibly adding a COO), aligned responsibilities, and created development plans to support and retain valued staff.
will have established effective and transparent financial internal controls and record keeping.
will be inviting and have been invited to the table for significant regional initiatives.
Will have assessed the tools (e.g., technology) needed for ongoing operations in support of the strategic plan.
By the end of the first year of employment…
as defined by the metrics, will be successfully implementing the strategic plan.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates will have the following professional experience that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above (in priority order):
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets (Internal)
Senior-level leadership with supervisory responsibility of multiple direct reports (Internal)
Significant fundraising and campaign experience with proven record of successfully cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts and grants (External)
Experience in successful coalition building to achieve strategic aims (External)
Experience in working with a board. Could be as a board member (Internal)
Experience partnering with non-profit service organizations (External)
Experience in advocacy, government affairs, and public relations (External)
A track record of a focus on staff development and experience in building a positive workplace culture (Internal)
A track record of a significant, dedicated, intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated by involvement in programs and initiatives (Internal/External)
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Successful candidates will have the following competencies that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above (in priority order):
Financial management
Ability to raise funds for mission-related causes
Future focused/visionary
Exceptional communication skills, oral and written
Servant leader
Ability to develop strategic alliances and collaborate with other leaders
High level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Ability to effectively relate to people at all levels, internally and externally
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
Successful candidates will have the following education and credentials that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above:
Undergraduate degree required
History of ongoing self-education
VALUES / WORK CULTURE
The ideal candidate will possess values, a work style, personal traits, attributes, and characteristics that will create an excellent fit with the organization’s culture and structure (in priority order):
Integrity and trustworthiness
Passion for our mission
We dream BIG! Visionary
The highest level of customer service, internal and external
Equity and inclusion
Forward-thinking
Heart
Transparent
THE COMMUNITY
This position is located in the Sacramento Region which includes the five counties of Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo. The largest metropolitan area is Sacramento, the capital of California.
The city of Sacramento is the cultural and economic center of the Sacramento metropolitan area, the fourth largest city in California and the 25th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, in nearby Davis. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of 19 hospitals in the Sacramento region.
The Sacramento region is experiencing a profound shift in its competitive position, in large part due to an influx of entrepreneurs, businesses, creative professionals, and remote workers looking to escape costly urban living. The Greater Sacramento Area is a top employer in life sciences and health services. As part of the agriculturally rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of agritech innovation and is considered America’s Farm-to-Fork capital.
Sacramento is also home to the NBA Sacramento Kings, the Sacramento River Cats (the San Francisco Giant’s AAA baseball team), and the Sacramento Republic FC, a USL Professional soccer team. The Golden 1 Center, a high-tech basketball and entertainment arena and the new home of the Kings, opened in 2016, starting a downtown renaissance.
The Crocker Art Museum is one of the leading art museums in California. Plans are underway for the development of an adjacent park into a public, art-focused gathering place. The Sacramento metropolitan area boasts more than 200 parks, four public golf courses, and is known for outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, running, and biking.
The world-renowned Napa Valley is an hour’s drive away. San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and more than a dozen ski resorts are less than a two-hour drive from Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport handles non-stop flights to and from more than thirty-two U.S. destinations (including Hawaii), as well as Canada and Mexico.
For more information, visit the Greater Sacramento Economic Council’s website www.selectsacramento.com .
COMPENSATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
The competitive compensation package includes a salary of $200,000 plus a results-based bonus of up to 10%, based on meeting the above noted expectations. The position is also eligible for employer-paid health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Pre-screened, selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview in Sacramento, CA, with the Search Committee, on Monday, September 13, 2021, with second interviews the following morning.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
For confidential consideration, at your earliest convenience and no later than COB on August 13, 2021, please email your chronological resume (to include description and size of current/prior organizations and responsibilities) and compensation expectations to:
UnitedWay-CEO@wilcoxcareer.com
We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender identity and expression, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Jul 16, 2021
Full time
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
“United Way California Capital Region has been serving our five-county region for nearly 100 years to build stronger, healthier, and more compassionate communities. We are dedicated to improving the lives of families and children, and strengthening communities in Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties.”
Our client, United Way California Capital Region (UWCCR) [yourlocalunitedway.org], is seeking a dynamic new President and Chief Executive Officer. This individual will replace Stephanie McLemore Bray, who left UWCCR after seven very productive years, to join Seattle Foundation as its Chief Engagement Officer. At the end of 2020, UWCCR received a “game changer” donation of $10 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The new President and CEO is coming into a well-resourced organization, one that is seeking new leadership to leverage this incredible gift.
United Way California Capital Region is an independent local affiliate of United Way Worldwide with a local board of directors. United Way Worldwide is an international movement of nearly 1,800 community-based United Ways in 40 countries. It advances the common good by focusing on education, income, and health – the building blocks for a good quality life. The United Way movement mobilizes millions to action – to give, advocate and volunteer – to improve conditions in their local community.
Founded nearly 100 years ago to improve people’s lives and build stronger communities in the capital area, UWCCR continues to be a backbone in the community, serving as a leader amongst nonprofits. It serves a five-county region -- Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo -- with a total population of nearly 2.4 million people. The mission of UWCCR is to improve people’s lives in the region by mobilizing and integrating resources.
The current work has UWCCR spearheading regional relief efforts during the pandemic. In the early months, the organization raised $572,000 to provide 1,145 families with $500 to offset costs of rent, bills and basic needs. The organization is also working with the city of Sacramento on a digital equity program to provide free broadband access to up to 10,000 low-income Sacramento households, plus free computers and digital literacy training for another thousand households. UWCCR also continues their The Square One Project, launched in 2016. Square One is a 20-year promise to significantly increase the number of local students who graduate from high school, ready for success in college or career. Ending poor health, high unemployment, racial inequality and poverty starts in school. School is “square one” for reaching all families and ensuring children are healthy and successful.
Importantly, our United Way shares the community’s feelings of sadness and outrage toward racial violence and injustice. We are committed to building stronger, healthier and more compassionate communities and channeling our justifiable outrage to collaborative action, and we are seeking new leadership to do just that.
POSITION SUMMARY
The President and CEO reports to an engaged, dedicated, and high energy 25-member Board of Directors, comprised of regional community members and business leaders. The position oversees 39 staff members, an operating budget of approximately $7 million, assets of $19 million, and is projected to raise $9 million in the current budget cycle. In 2018-19, UWCCR generated nearly $13 million in resources for the communities it serves.
As the leader of the organization, the President and CEO establishes a vision for community impact in the five-county region. The President and CEO is the chief mobilizer, leveraging the power of relationships and networks to engage private, public, and corporate sectors to improve communities in our region. The President and CEO is the steward of the brand and understands his/her/their position’s role in growing and protecting the reputation of United Way California Capital Region, building trust, and clearly establishing the relevance of United Way in the community.
The President and CEO’s primary responsibilities include:
Partner with the Board to craft and adapt the strategy to achieve increased community impact and thereby build the core business.
Establish and build relationships with leaders in the community including those representing the top levels in the business, government, and non-profit sectors.
Drive key results in fundraising and promote a culture of philanthropy in the organization, both at the staff and board level.
Serve as the principal resource to the Board of Directors and its key committees and give strong direction in policy formulation and interpretation.
Partner with the Board of Directors and staff to craft organizational goals and develop strategies to ensure that they are achieved.
Ensure coordination and alignment of all United Way activities and resources towards achieving the goals.
Build and lead a high-performing team, ensuring team alignment, and collaboration to achieve organizational results.
Oversee the operational and fiscal integrity of the organization, managing within policies set by the Board of Directors.
Assess organizational capacity to implement strategies and identify gaps in systems and staffing while managing organizational spending, budget compliance, and financial risks.
Ensure that United Way California Capital Region demonstrates the importance of inclusiveness and diversity among staff and volunteers.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR THE FIRST YEAR
It is expected that the President/Chief Executive Officer will achieve the following by the end of the first year (in implementation order):
Within the first 90 days…
In conjunction with the Board Chair and Executive Committee, will have:
met with UWCCR executive staff and other employees to begin building relationships and understanding the high-priority activities and key dates already in flight.
identified and met with an agreed upon “top 10%” of major stakeholders (board members, committee chairs, other nonprofits, community leaders, unions, and business community) to begin establishing relationships.
will have gained an understanding of the Board’s priorities and the current “state of the business” and conducted an internal and external SWOT assessment (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats).
will have assessed the current five-year strategic plan.
Within the first 180 days…
will have met with the balance of the noted stakeholders and, as appropriate, commenced ongoing communication and continued relationship building.
in support of the strategic plan, will have assessed the current fundraising structure and strategy and elevated it to support the dynamic level of fundraising required to fulfill the mission.
with the Board’s support, will have made value-added changes and plans to execute in support of creating “UWCCR 2.0,” addressing the issues in the five-county region.
in support of the strategic plan, will have evaluated current roles (including possibly adding a COO), aligned responsibilities, and created development plans to support and retain valued staff.
will have established effective and transparent financial internal controls and record keeping.
will be inviting and have been invited to the table for significant regional initiatives.
Will have assessed the tools (e.g., technology) needed for ongoing operations in support of the strategic plan.
By the end of the first year of employment…
as defined by the metrics, will be successfully implementing the strategic plan.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates will have the following professional experience that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above (in priority order):
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-million-dollar budgets (Internal)
Senior-level leadership with supervisory responsibility of multiple direct reports (Internal)
Significant fundraising and campaign experience with proven record of successfully cultivating, soliciting, and securing major gifts and grants (External)
Experience in successful coalition building to achieve strategic aims (External)
Experience in working with a board. Could be as a board member (Internal)
Experience partnering with non-profit service organizations (External)
Experience in advocacy, government affairs, and public relations (External)
A track record of a focus on staff development and experience in building a positive workplace culture (Internal)
A track record of a significant, dedicated, intentional focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrated by involvement in programs and initiatives (Internal/External)
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Successful candidates will have the following competencies that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above (in priority order):
Financial management
Ability to raise funds for mission-related causes
Future focused/visionary
Exceptional communication skills, oral and written
Servant leader
Ability to develop strategic alliances and collaborate with other leaders
High level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Ability to effectively relate to people at all levels, internally and externally
EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS
Successful candidates will have the following education and credentials that will allow them to achieve the outcomes noted above:
Undergraduate degree required
History of ongoing self-education
VALUES / WORK CULTURE
The ideal candidate will possess values, a work style, personal traits, attributes, and characteristics that will create an excellent fit with the organization’s culture and structure (in priority order):
Integrity and trustworthiness
Passion for our mission
We dream BIG! Visionary
The highest level of customer service, internal and external
Equity and inclusion
Forward-thinking
Heart
Transparent
THE COMMUNITY
This position is located in the Sacramento Region which includes the five counties of Amador, El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo. The largest metropolitan area is Sacramento, the capital of California.
The city of Sacramento is the cultural and economic center of the Sacramento metropolitan area, the fourth largest city in California and the 25th largest in the U.S. Local universities include California State University, the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law, and the University of California, in nearby Davis. The UC Davis Medical Center, a world-renowned research hospital, is one of 19 hospitals in the Sacramento region.
The Sacramento region is experiencing a profound shift in its competitive position, in large part due to an influx of entrepreneurs, businesses, creative professionals, and remote workers looking to escape costly urban living. The Greater Sacramento Area is a top employer in life sciences and health services. As part of the agriculturally rich Central Valley, Sacramento is at the forefront of agritech innovation and is considered America’s Farm-to-Fork capital.
Sacramento is also home to the NBA Sacramento Kings, the Sacramento River Cats (the San Francisco Giant’s AAA baseball team), and the Sacramento Republic FC, a USL Professional soccer team. The Golden 1 Center, a high-tech basketball and entertainment arena and the new home of the Kings, opened in 2016, starting a downtown renaissance.
The Crocker Art Museum is one of the leading art museums in California. Plans are underway for the development of an adjacent park into a public, art-focused gathering place. The Sacramento metropolitan area boasts more than 200 parks, four public golf courses, and is known for outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, canoeing, kayaking, running, and biking.
The world-renowned Napa Valley is an hour’s drive away. San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and more than a dozen ski resorts are less than a two-hour drive from Sacramento. Sacramento International Airport handles non-stop flights to and from more than thirty-two U.S. destinations (including Hawaii), as well as Canada and Mexico.
For more information, visit the Greater Sacramento Economic Council’s website www.selectsacramento.com .
COMPENSATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
The competitive compensation package includes a salary of $200,000 plus a results-based bonus of up to 10%, based on meeting the above noted expectations. The position is also eligible for employer-paid health insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.
Pre-screened, selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview in Sacramento, CA, with the Search Committee, on Monday, September 13, 2021, with second interviews the following morning.
PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
For confidential consideration, at your earliest convenience and no later than COB on August 13, 2021, please email your chronological resume (to include description and size of current/prior organizations and responsibilities) and compensation expectations to:
UnitedWay-CEO@wilcoxcareer.com
We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender identity and expression, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
The National Wildlife Federation believes that in order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that everyone in America has clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to the daily benefits of nature, and protection from the ravages of climate change. These basic needs, equally necessary and urgent for all people, are foundational to bringing the conservation movement and ethos into the 21st century.
The Director of the Office of the President is a key partner to the President and CEO, focusing time on the highest priority strategic initiatives to advance of the Federation’s mission. This position provides executive support and manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of the President (OP). The Director is welcoming and equitable in access to the President and CEO, collaborating with staff across the organization, and engages regularly with Board members, affiliates, donors, external partners, government and administration officials, and the general public.
The Director reports to the President and CEO and supervises an Executive Assistant who assists with scheduling, meeting preparations, correspondence, and expense reports.
In this role you will:
Lead Operations: Responsible for the day-to-day operations, work flow and quality control of the Office of the President, including supervision of and close coordination with the Executive Assistant. Oversees the President and CEO’s calendar and travel planning, the preparation of meeting materials and briefings, the timely completion and submission of expense reports and relationship management inputs, and the completion of various signature requests. Supports the organization’s Executive steering committee. Convenes standing check-ins with key staff to operationalize the President and CEO’s calendar, harmonize workflows, clarify deliverables, and address urgent priorities.
Support Scheduling: Ensures adequate time is given to strategic priorities of the President and CEO. Prioritizes internal and external equity and justice efforts and anti-racism meetings, events and trainings. Assists in prioritizing speaking and travel requests and interacts with internal and external colleagues at all levels to finalize logistics. Partners with colleagues in Philanthropy in managing the President and CEO’s portfolio of donors and prospects, dedicating sufficient time for relationship building and implementing engagement strategies.
Budget Management: Administers the budget for the Office of the President with input from the Executive Assistant. Responsible for monitoring and adhering to the budget, iBudget (NWF's internal budgeting system) entries, and financial reporting and reprojections.
OP Communications: Responsible for communications from the President and CEO. Works collaboratively with staff across the organization to finalize various collaterals sent on behalf of or under the signature of the President and CEO, including funding proposals and reports, fundraising appeals, invitations, etc. Entails light writing of correspondence from the President’s Office and editing of material produced by others. Consistently takes special care to correct white supremacy culture language in correspondence going out over the President and CEO’s signature. Coordinates with the Executive Assistant to finalize correspondence. Maintains and monitors the public ‘President’ email account, responding to emails to this account as appropriate and redirecting emails to others for action and response as necessary.
Culture: Demonstrates commitment to help NWF become an anti-racist organization. The position is self-aware and models an inclusive and equitable work culture. Dedicates time and energy to ongoing equity work and growth and collaborates with team members to help them develop in this area.
Execute Various Workflows: Approves expense reports and timecards on behalf of the President and CEO for direct reports to the President and CEO. Oversees expense report preparation for the President and CEO and submits timecards for the President and CEO. Monitors and accurately reports lobbying time for the President and CEO. Approves expense reports and timecards for the Executive Assistant.
Fundraising and Relationship Management: Assists the President and CEO in effectively managing a portfolio of major funders, prospective supporters, and key partners. Works closely with the Chief Development Officer and other Philanthropy and Program staff on a range of fundraising and prospect cultivation activities. Also partners with the Senior Manager of Meetings and Governance and other key staff in building and managing relationships with volunteer leaders comprising the Federation’s governance structures. Ensures the President and CEO’s activities are well documented in CRM.
Experience: Strong administrative and communications skills coupled with experience in executive offices in government, non-profits, or business or other high-functioning and public-facing environments will serve this role well. The Director is a capable manager and teambuilder/team player, adept in delegation, communication, coordination, and follow through.
Competencies:
Self-Awareness & Learning
Exhibits a commitment to continuous learning and growth and models this approach with others
Dedicated to deepening understanding of cultural and systemic racism and the intersectionality of multiple forms of social inequality
Demonstrates awareness of positional power and privilege (both personally and professionally) and its attendant impacts
Consistently brings a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions
Authentic Relationships & Community Partnerships
Maintains a sophisticated understanding of how group dynamics impact supervisory relationships, organizational culture, partnerships, campaigns and coalition work
Demonstrates capacity to maintain relationships across difference and create greater psychological safety in the workplace
Acknowledges when mistakes are made and harm is done; works to repair breaches in relationships
Openly holds space, and invites others into conversations during sensitive engagements, exhibiting a responsible and respectful demeanor with colleagues and partners
Endeavors to be a recognizable and approachable leader in the organization, proactively building working relationships across programs, teams, and offices
Direct Communication
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills rooted in teamwork, diplomacy, and respect
Provides clear and direct communication
Strives to match intent and impact in all interactions
Works proactively to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings toward restorative solutions; attends to conflicts as opportunities for learning and growth
Supervision & Power Sharing
Supports the leadership, success, and professional development of staff members, with a commitment to utilizing power to ensure equitable access and opportunities for staff of color and with other marginalized identities
Consistently provides positive and developmental feedback to support growth of team members
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them
Intentionally shares power through decision-making, clear definition of roles and responsibilities, effective delegation, and equitable access to resources
Helps establish clear roles and responsibilities when delegating authority to others, and, working with teams, helps to clarify who is doing what and when in the implementation of strategy.
Innovation
Actively seeks new solutions to persistent problems by engaging a diversity of perspectives and experiences
Practices both/and thinking and the ability to accept ambiguity
Demonstrates willingness to take risks, pilot new approaches, learn from failure, and continually improve efforts
Equity Analysis & Action :
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized
Committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement
Demonstrates awareness of the attributes associated with a white dominant culture and takes actions to dismantle hierarchies of oppression within that culture
Dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work
Travel Requirements:
Attends Board meetings and select Federation events and gatherings, establishing an identifiable and approachable presence. Occasionally travels for team meetings and trainings. Approximately 10-12 overnights per year.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position begins in the low 80’s.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
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 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 nwf.org/equity .
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.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
Apr 06, 2021
Full time
Founded in 1936, the National Wildlife Federation has grown into America's largest and most trusted grassroots conservation organization with 53 state/territorial affiliates and more than six million members and supporters, including hunters, anglers, gardeners, birders, hikers, campers, paddlers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and stripes. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation is to unite all Americans to ensure wildlife thrive in our rapidly changing world. We advance this mission through programming focused on conserving wildlife, restoring habitats and waterways, expanding outdoor opportunities, connecting children with nature, advancing environmental justice, and addressing the causes and consequences of climate change.
The National Wildlife Federation believes that in order to save wildlife and ourselves, we need to ensure that everyone in America has clean air and water, safe communities, easy and equitable access to the daily benefits of nature, and protection from the ravages of climate change. These basic needs, equally necessary and urgent for all people, are foundational to bringing the conservation movement and ethos into the 21st century.
The Director of the Office of the President is a key partner to the President and CEO, focusing time on the highest priority strategic initiatives to advance of the Federation’s mission. This position provides executive support and manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of the President (OP). The Director is welcoming and equitable in access to the President and CEO, collaborating with staff across the organization, and engages regularly with Board members, affiliates, donors, external partners, government and administration officials, and the general public.
The Director reports to the President and CEO and supervises an Executive Assistant who assists with scheduling, meeting preparations, correspondence, and expense reports.
In this role you will:
Lead Operations: Responsible for the day-to-day operations, work flow and quality control of the Office of the President, including supervision of and close coordination with the Executive Assistant. Oversees the President and CEO’s calendar and travel planning, the preparation of meeting materials and briefings, the timely completion and submission of expense reports and relationship management inputs, and the completion of various signature requests. Supports the organization’s Executive steering committee. Convenes standing check-ins with key staff to operationalize the President and CEO’s calendar, harmonize workflows, clarify deliverables, and address urgent priorities.
Support Scheduling: Ensures adequate time is given to strategic priorities of the President and CEO. Prioritizes internal and external equity and justice efforts and anti-racism meetings, events and trainings. Assists in prioritizing speaking and travel requests and interacts with internal and external colleagues at all levels to finalize logistics. Partners with colleagues in Philanthropy in managing the President and CEO’s portfolio of donors and prospects, dedicating sufficient time for relationship building and implementing engagement strategies.
Budget Management: Administers the budget for the Office of the President with input from the Executive Assistant. Responsible for monitoring and adhering to the budget, iBudget (NWF's internal budgeting system) entries, and financial reporting and reprojections.
OP Communications: Responsible for communications from the President and CEO. Works collaboratively with staff across the organization to finalize various collaterals sent on behalf of or under the signature of the President and CEO, including funding proposals and reports, fundraising appeals, invitations, etc. Entails light writing of correspondence from the President’s Office and editing of material produced by others. Consistently takes special care to correct white supremacy culture language in correspondence going out over the President and CEO’s signature. Coordinates with the Executive Assistant to finalize correspondence. Maintains and monitors the public ‘President’ email account, responding to emails to this account as appropriate and redirecting emails to others for action and response as necessary.
Culture: Demonstrates commitment to help NWF become an anti-racist organization. The position is self-aware and models an inclusive and equitable work culture. Dedicates time and energy to ongoing equity work and growth and collaborates with team members to help them develop in this area.
Execute Various Workflows: Approves expense reports and timecards on behalf of the President and CEO for direct reports to the President and CEO. Oversees expense report preparation for the President and CEO and submits timecards for the President and CEO. Monitors and accurately reports lobbying time for the President and CEO. Approves expense reports and timecards for the Executive Assistant.
Fundraising and Relationship Management: Assists the President and CEO in effectively managing a portfolio of major funders, prospective supporters, and key partners. Works closely with the Chief Development Officer and other Philanthropy and Program staff on a range of fundraising and prospect cultivation activities. Also partners with the Senior Manager of Meetings and Governance and other key staff in building and managing relationships with volunteer leaders comprising the Federation’s governance structures. Ensures the President and CEO’s activities are well documented in CRM.
Experience: Strong administrative and communications skills coupled with experience in executive offices in government, non-profits, or business or other high-functioning and public-facing environments will serve this role well. The Director is a capable manager and teambuilder/team player, adept in delegation, communication, coordination, and follow through.
Competencies:
Self-Awareness & Learning
Exhibits a commitment to continuous learning and growth and models this approach with others
Dedicated to deepening understanding of cultural and systemic racism and the intersectionality of multiple forms of social inequality
Demonstrates awareness of positional power and privilege (both personally and professionally) and its attendant impacts
Consistently brings a high level of empathy and social skills to work and interpersonal interactions
Authentic Relationships & Community Partnerships
Maintains a sophisticated understanding of how group dynamics impact supervisory relationships, organizational culture, partnerships, campaigns and coalition work
Demonstrates capacity to maintain relationships across difference and create greater psychological safety in the workplace
Acknowledges when mistakes are made and harm is done; works to repair breaches in relationships
Openly holds space, and invites others into conversations during sensitive engagements, exhibiting a responsible and respectful demeanor with colleagues and partners
Endeavors to be a recognizable and approachable leader in the organization, proactively building working relationships across programs, teams, and offices
Direct Communication
Exhibits strong interpersonal skills rooted in teamwork, diplomacy, and respect
Provides clear and direct communication
Strives to match intent and impact in all interactions
Works proactively to resolve conflicts and misunderstandings toward restorative solutions; attends to conflicts as opportunities for learning and growth
Supervision & Power Sharing
Supports the leadership, success, and professional development of staff members, with a commitment to utilizing power to ensure equitable access and opportunities for staff of color and with other marginalized identities
Consistently provides positive and developmental feedback to support growth of team members
Actively seeks feedback, direction, and guidance from all team members and keeps staff informed of decisions that impact them
Intentionally shares power through decision-making, clear definition of roles and responsibilities, effective delegation, and equitable access to resources
Helps establish clear roles and responsibilities when delegating authority to others, and, working with teams, helps to clarify who is doing what and when in the implementation of strategy.
Innovation
Actively seeks new solutions to persistent problems by engaging a diversity of perspectives and experiences
Practices both/and thinking and the ability to accept ambiguity
Demonstrates willingness to take risks, pilot new approaches, learn from failure, and continually improve efforts
Equity Analysis & Action :
Motivated by values of equity and responsibility to those most marginalized
Committed to deepening an environmental justice approach in policy priorities, program development and partner engagement
Demonstrates awareness of the attributes associated with a white dominant culture and takes actions to dismantle hierarchies of oppression within that culture
Dedicated to advancing NWF’s internal equity transformation and compelling partners and allies to incorporate equity into their work
Travel Requirements:
Attends Board meetings and select Federation events and gatherings, establishing an identifiable and approachable presence. Occasionally travels for team meetings and trainings. Approximately 10-12 overnights per year.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The salary range for this position begins in the low 80’s.
The National Wildlife Federation values work-life balance and a family-friendly atmosphere. Our paid time-off includes 3 weeks of vacation leave, open wellbeing leave, 10 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, a week-long winter break, and additional leave options, per year. In addition, our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, 16 weeks of paid FMLA leave, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and annual contribution, adoption benefits, and flexible work options including telecommuting, non-traditional work hours, and compressed work weeks. Applicants are invited to learn more about National Wildlife Federation’s benefits package at https://www.nwf.org/About-Us/Careers .
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 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 nwf.org/equity .
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.
The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, and if you have 75% of the qualifications listed we encourage you to apply. Your experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, which helps build the competencies, knowledge, and skills that translates directly to our openings. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.