League of Conservation Voters
New England or New York State (all areas outside of New York City) or Washington, DC
Title: Director of Development Partnerships – New England Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports To: Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting To This Position: None Location: New England or New York State (all areas outside of New York City) or Washington, DC Travel Requirements: Up to 20% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: F Salary Range (depending on experience): $100,275 – $122,775 (effective April 1, 2024)
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 a Director of Development Partnerships focused on major donor engagement in the New England and upstate New York regions, who will be a part of a fundraising team with ambitious revenue and program goals. The Development department’s fundraising program engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund, and raises money for political candidates through our GiveGreen program.
The Director of Development Partnerships joins an extremely skilled, hard-working and growing development team, which is building the budget, power, and effectiveness of our family of organizations. This position is responsible for raising funds from individual and small foundation donors at four-, five-, and six-figure levels. Responsibilities include strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. The Director of Development Partnerships will cultivate and solicit donors on their own and support the work of key senior staff and board members in their respective regions. Qualified candidates will have significant experience with methods and approaches to major gifts fundraising that encourages philanthropic involvement among communities of color.
Responsibilities:
Manage and develop a portfolio of up to 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors across the region, deepening relationships in person or virtually, over the phone, and in writing.
Work with the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management to expand the Major Gifts portfolio of prospective donors to include more people of color; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting such donors.
Educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work that is central and core to all the work we do at LCV to confront the inextricably linked climate and democracy crises.
Hold at least 85 visits annually with donors and prospects in the region, renewing and upgrading gifts from current donors and soliciting gifts from new donors. Varying degrees of coordination and collaboration with state affiliates in the region is required. To that end, the Director must be oriented toward and motivated by nurturing and growing these relationships.
Develop and support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for LCV’s President and other key staff and board members.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV fundraising and cultivation events, playing a key role in meeting the event and engagement objectives and key results for the Major Gifts team.
Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising as well as service on committees or working groups.
Write persuasive and personalized emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy and politics, ensuring racial justice and equity is centered in our messaging.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Work collaboratively with development, communications, and program staff, along with state partners, to develop compelling materials and talking points to maximize fundraising results, while maintaining our commitment to organizational values of racial justice and equity.
Engage donors as advocates by recruiting them to join program calls and meetings and encouraging their own lobbying on priority environmental issues.
Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into the database in a timely manner.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required – 4 years of experience in fundraising, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five- and six-figure gifts. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding 10 donor visits per month. A deep understanding of and experience talking with donors, peers, colleagues and other stakeholders about the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. Preferred – Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience.
Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy, with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Optimism and a proven interest in politics, passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change.
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. A commitment to the complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within philanthropy. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Awareness of systemic racism and knowledge of environmental issues impacting communities of color.
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 major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
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 “Director of Development Partnerships – New England” in the subject line by February 28, 2024 . 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 .
Feb 14, 2024
Full time
Title: Director of Development Partnerships – New England Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports To: Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting To This Position: None Location: New England or New York State (all areas outside of New York City) or Washington, DC Travel Requirements: Up to 20% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: F Salary Range (depending on experience): $100,275 – $122,775 (effective April 1, 2024)
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 a Director of Development Partnerships focused on major donor engagement in the New England and upstate New York regions, who will be a part of a fundraising team with ambitious revenue and program goals. The Development department’s fundraising program engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund, and raises money for political candidates through our GiveGreen program.
The Director of Development Partnerships joins an extremely skilled, hard-working and growing development team, which is building the budget, power, and effectiveness of our family of organizations. This position is responsible for raising funds from individual and small foundation donors at four-, five-, and six-figure levels. Responsibilities include strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. The Director of Development Partnerships will cultivate and solicit donors on their own and support the work of key senior staff and board members in their respective regions. Qualified candidates will have significant experience with methods and approaches to major gifts fundraising that encourages philanthropic involvement among communities of color.
Responsibilities:
Manage and develop a portfolio of up to 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors across the region, deepening relationships in person or virtually, over the phone, and in writing.
Work with the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management to expand the Major Gifts portfolio of prospective donors to include more people of color; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting such donors.
Educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work that is central and core to all the work we do at LCV to confront the inextricably linked climate and democracy crises.
Hold at least 85 visits annually with donors and prospects in the region, renewing and upgrading gifts from current donors and soliciting gifts from new donors. Varying degrees of coordination and collaboration with state affiliates in the region is required. To that end, the Director must be oriented toward and motivated by nurturing and growing these relationships.
Develop and support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for LCV’s President and other key staff and board members.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV fundraising and cultivation events, playing a key role in meeting the event and engagement objectives and key results for the Major Gifts team.
Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising as well as service on committees or working groups.
Write persuasive and personalized emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy and politics, ensuring racial justice and equity is centered in our messaging.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Work collaboratively with development, communications, and program staff, along with state partners, to develop compelling materials and talking points to maximize fundraising results, while maintaining our commitment to organizational values of racial justice and equity.
Engage donors as advocates by recruiting them to join program calls and meetings and encouraging their own lobbying on priority environmental issues.
Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into the database in a timely manner.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required – 4 years of experience in fundraising, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five- and six-figure gifts. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding 10 donor visits per month. A deep understanding of and experience talking with donors, peers, colleagues and other stakeholders about the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. Preferred – Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience.
Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy, with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Optimism and a proven interest in politics, passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change.
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. A commitment to the complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within philanthropy. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Awareness of systemic racism and knowledge of environmental issues impacting communities of color.
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 major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States.
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 “Director of Development Partnerships – New England” in the subject line by February 28, 2024 . 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 .
Civic Nation seeks a Coordinator to support When We All Vote’s (WWAV) My School Votes’ (MSV) student community. This candidate will play an integral role in our growing team and program by performing a host of duties related to engaging students, growing our network, and supporting schools in voter registration and turnout activities. The Coordinator reports to the Senior Director of My School Votes. This is a remote, short-term position that ends Monday, December 2nd, 2024.
ABOUT MY SCHOOL VOTES
My School Votes (MSV) is a program of When We All Vote that builds student-led voter registration clubs in high schools across the country. My School Votes ensures high school students are registered and ready to vote in every election by building civic engagement into school culture. Students learn how to organize, build campaigns around issues they care about, and register their school’s entire student body. In this process, My School Votes is developing the next generation of leaders.
ABOUT WHEN WE ALL VOTE
When We All Vote is a leading national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to change the culture around voting, increase participation in each and every election, and close the race and age voting gap. Created by Michelle Obama, When We All Vote brings together individuals, institutions, brands, and organizations to register new voters across the country and advance civic education for the entire family and voters of every age to build an informed and engaged electorate for today and generations to come. When We All Vote empowers supporters and volunteers to take action through voting, advocating for their rights, and holding their elected officials accountable.
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. Civic Nation is home to seven national initiatives and campaigns: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, Online for All, SAVE On Student Debt, We The Action, and When We All Vote.
YOUR IMPACT
Support outreach to help grow the network of MSV high schools, educators, and student ambassadors in key states
Support the Senior Director and MSV Team in building the program’s infrastructure and managing day-to-day operations of the Ambassador program
Support the Director of Student Engagement & Director of Educator Engagement in their roles by facilitating meetings and maintaining relationships with students and educators
Ensure accurate and timely data entry of MSV activities in systems of record, in coordination with the Data & Technology team
Create and coordinate with partners on voter registration portals, trackable links, social media toolkits, and other materials/resources for schools and Ambassadors
Support follow up correspondence and onboarding process of new My School Votes educators and student Ambassadors.
Work on special projects that require research and/or data acquisition to support MSV programmatic efforts in coordination with the Data & Technology Team
Draft and edit documents and presentations at the request of WWAV leadership
Support MSV team members on MSV priorities as needed
YOUR EXPERIENCE
1+ years of experience as an educator, organizer, or in a capacity that works with high school students
Experience working with diverse communities and individuals
Track record of excellent results, innovation, and adaptability
Building and managing communities through virtual mediums
Experience with data entry and spreadsheet management
Experience with social media and software applications for communication
YOUR COMPETENCIES
Excellent people skills, communication, and critical thinking
A strong commitment to When We All Vote’s mission
Outstanding attention to detail
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently, effectively and creatively
Ability to juggle multiple projects while also consistently meeting goals
Ability to write clearly, speak persuasively, and build strong relationships
Ability to tell a persuasive story and build community with young people
Flexible and open in responding to changing work priorities
Ready to bring out compassion, creativity, and critical thinking in student leaders
Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
SALARY & BENEFITS
The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 (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 timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):
February 19 – February 23: First-Round Interviews: Introductory Call
February 26 – February 29 Second-Round Interviews: Leadership & Assessment
March 4 – 5: Final Interviews
Week of March 4: 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 page . The cover letter, addressed to Amanda Hollowell, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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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 seeks a Coordinator to support When We All Vote’s (WWAV) My School Votes’ (MSV) student community. This candidate will play an integral role in our growing team and program by performing a host of duties related to engaging students, growing our network, and supporting schools in voter registration and turnout activities. The Coordinator reports to the Senior Director of My School Votes. This is a remote, short-term position that ends Monday, December 2nd, 2024.
ABOUT MY SCHOOL VOTES
My School Votes (MSV) is a program of When We All Vote that builds student-led voter registration clubs in high schools across the country. My School Votes ensures high school students are registered and ready to vote in every election by building civic engagement into school culture. Students learn how to organize, build campaigns around issues they care about, and register their school’s entire student body. In this process, My School Votes is developing the next generation of leaders.
ABOUT WHEN WE ALL VOTE
When We All Vote is a leading national, nonpartisan initiative on a mission to change the culture around voting, increase participation in each and every election, and close the race and age voting gap. Created by Michelle Obama, When We All Vote brings together individuals, institutions, brands, and organizations to register new voters across the country and advance civic education for the entire family and voters of every age to build an informed and engaged electorate for today and generations to come. When We All Vote empowers supporters and volunteers to take action through voting, advocating for their rights, and holding their elected officials accountable.
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. Civic Nation is home to seven national initiatives and campaigns: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, Online for All, SAVE On Student Debt, We The Action, and When We All Vote.
YOUR IMPACT
Support outreach to help grow the network of MSV high schools, educators, and student ambassadors in key states
Support the Senior Director and MSV Team in building the program’s infrastructure and managing day-to-day operations of the Ambassador program
Support the Director of Student Engagement & Director of Educator Engagement in their roles by facilitating meetings and maintaining relationships with students and educators
Ensure accurate and timely data entry of MSV activities in systems of record, in coordination with the Data & Technology team
Create and coordinate with partners on voter registration portals, trackable links, social media toolkits, and other materials/resources for schools and Ambassadors
Support follow up correspondence and onboarding process of new My School Votes educators and student Ambassadors.
Work on special projects that require research and/or data acquisition to support MSV programmatic efforts in coordination with the Data & Technology Team
Draft and edit documents and presentations at the request of WWAV leadership
Support MSV team members on MSV priorities as needed
YOUR EXPERIENCE
1+ years of experience as an educator, organizer, or in a capacity that works with high school students
Experience working with diverse communities and individuals
Track record of excellent results, innovation, and adaptability
Building and managing communities through virtual mediums
Experience with data entry and spreadsheet management
Experience with social media and software applications for communication
YOUR COMPETENCIES
Excellent people skills, communication, and critical thinking
A strong commitment to When We All Vote’s mission
Outstanding attention to detail
Excellent analytical and writing skills
Ability to make decisions and solve problems independently, effectively and creatively
Ability to juggle multiple projects while also consistently meeting goals
Ability to write clearly, speak persuasively, and build strong relationships
Ability to tell a persuasive story and build community with young people
Flexible and open in responding to changing work priorities
Ready to bring out compassion, creativity, and critical thinking in student leaders
Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
Fluency in Spanish is a plus
SALARY & BENEFITS
The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 (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 timeline (please note that this timeline may be subject to change):
February 19 – February 23: First-Round Interviews: Introductory Call
February 26 – February 29 Second-Round Interviews: Leadership & Assessment
March 4 – 5: Final Interviews
Week of March 4: 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 page . The cover letter, addressed to Amanda Hollowell, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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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.
Job Title: Director of Communications
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Reports to: Vice President of Advancement
Status : Full Time (40 hours/week)
Starting: February 2024
Deadline to Apply: January 19, 2024
Location: Washington DC Area
About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date, we have
provided over $1 million in tuition assistance, supported almost 450 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 170 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 30+ two and four-year institutions nationwide. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org .
By joining our team, you will work for an organization named "one of the best nonprofits" by Spur Local. Not only do we live out and operationalize our values, we do the work to create a culture that truly supports every member of our staff. The best part of our organization is the people, from the families we serve to the team we have deliberately cultivated. We strive for excellence while understanding the most valuable asset that we have is our people. We celebrate diversity in all forms, including thought, professional and lived experiences, race, gender - even taste in music. If this sounds like a mission and work environment you would like to contribute to and grow with, please consider joining our team.
Position:
Generation Hope is seeking a Director of Communications to develop and lead our overarching communications strategy to enhance Generation Hope’s visibility nationally, regionally, and locally by effectively conveying our mission, programs, and impact to various stakeholders, including student parents, donors, partner organizations, policymakers, and the broader field of higher education. The Director will also drive efforts to enhance Generation Hope’s thought leadership profile through traditional earned media efforts and content development via our own channels. Working closely with the Communications Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Communications Coordinator, and our public relations firm, the Director will broaden awareness of Generation Hope’s impact, expertise, and family-centered approach; elevate the voice of Generation Hope and its senior leaders as subject matter experts; and ensure the voices of families are uplifted, honored, and heard. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator with a proven track record in large scale, national scope, mission-driven, and social impact environments. This role requires a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a team player who can collaborate across departments to achieve organizational goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Evaluation
Develop and implement an annual, multi-faceted communications strategy that builds and maintains a positive organizational brand and supports Generation Hope’s strategic goals and priorities
Ensure consistent and compelling branding across all communication materials, including websites, video, organic and paid social media, print materials, collateral, slide decks, and press releases. Protect and enhance the organization's reputation through effective brand management.
Create and deploy a guide for the organization that details consistent language and terms and work with the Race Equity Working Group to ensure that our language is inclusive and reflects our race equity commitment
Monitor and analyze audience engagement both digitally and through conversion rates, using data to make informed decisions and to strengthen, improve, and evaluate communications strategies
Lead the assessment of current internal and external communications and media practices, systems, and processes and the design and execution of new practices, systems, and processes. Develop and track communications performance metrics on a quarterly basis.
Develop and manage an organizational crisis communications plan to ensure best practices in brand protection and management.
Create and manage systems for ensuring consistent and on-brand communications across all direct-service sites
Evaluate the organization’s current website assets and needs and lead a website redevelopment project to guide the organization’s future online presence
Storytelling
Ensure the Communications team is creating engaging and impactful content for various platforms and collaborate with other departments to gather content and success stories
Work with PR firm to deploy consistent, timely, and strategic press and media relations efforts that are aligned with the annual communications plan and build long-term relationships with key press (emphasizing economic mobility, higher ed, family, student parents, early childhood, race equity, advocacy)
In partnership with our public relations firm, develop press kits, timelines, and fact sheets for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure the organization's website is up to date with fresh content, reflecting the latest initiatives and developments. Optimize website content for search engine visibility and user experience.
Collaborate with the Development team to create compelling campaigns and donor communication materials, including the annual report, to convey the impact of donations and appreciate supporters
Partner with the Programming team to amplify student parent voices and share strengths-based stories about their persistence and success through digital and print media and support recruitment efforts
Support the Learning & Innovation team by developing and refining technical assistance and FamilyU materials for marketing and programmatic use
Work with the Policy & Research team to respond quickly to legislative shifts that could impact student parents and families by assisting with drafting official statements, talking points, briefs, op-eds, etc., and by pursuing relevant media opportunities
Collaborate with the Operations team to position Generation Hope as a nationally-celebrated workplace
Play a key role in rolling out Generation Hope research and reports and lead efforts to disseminate findings, including through website downloads
With the Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator, review talking points, remarks, presentations, and other supporting material for Generation Hope CEO and staff, as needed
Oversee processes to effectively capture programming and impact by engaging photographers, videographers, and other vendors, as necessary
Provide hands-on crisis communications support and counsel across Generation Hope, as needed
Management
Oversee the Communications team, directly supervising the Communications Manager and supporting their supervision of the Digital Marketing Specialist, the Communications Coordinator, and other team members as we continue to grow the team. Provide ongoing coaching and development and promote a culture of high performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Oversee the creation of timelines for all communications projects and establish accountability systems for the completion of major tasks
Work closely with our Development team to ensure strong partnership with funders and supporters. Act as an effective steward of program-restricted resources by managing and monitoring the Communications budget.
Serve as a member of Generation Hope’s Leadership Team.
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Generation Hope’s mission
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the field of communications, public relations, marketing, or other related areas; Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in a mission-driven, social impact, non-profit, philanthropy, and/or communications field
At least 2 years of management experience required
Proven experience with communications planning and execution on a local, regional, and national scale including messaging strategy; public affairs/public relations; brand consistency and development; reputation stewardship; content development; writing and editing; project management; presentation development; thought leadership; and budget management
A proficient understanding of the new and evolving media landscape
Effective and adept at translating messages for different key audiences including media, local city government leaders, policymakers, and other thought leaders
History of supporting and informing the design and development of content, executive and high-level communications, events, and convenings
Experience with digital advertising and paid social media strategy is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within Generation Hope as well as with external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to create high-quality deliverables for wide-scale use with accuracy, and comfort engaging large and small audiences both in-person and virtually
Ability to think creatively, initiate and manage projects, and follow through on plans
Evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
Creative and collaborative problem-solver; comfortable working through ambiguity to define priorities
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Suite Workspace required
Proficiency in design software (Canva, InDesign, etc.) is preferred
Proficiency with digital communications tools and web design systems (Squarespace, MailChimp, etc.) is preferred
Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
TRAVEL
This position requires travel, approximately 20% of the time, in and out of the DC Metro area. Must be able to travel via plane, train, or car.
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE. Generation Hope has a hybrid remote and in-office work model.
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information on benefits can be found at generationhope.org/careers. As a safeguard to the health of our employees, participants, and community, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the employment start date. Our full vaccination policy is available here .
To apply, please complete the online application . If this link does not work, you can access the application at this URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . No calls, please.
Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.
Dec 22, 2023
Full time
Job Title: Director of Communications
Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000
Reports to: Vice President of Advancement
Status : Full Time (40 hours/week)
Starting: February 2024
Deadline to Apply: January 19, 2024
Location: Washington DC Area
About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization with a mission to ensure all student parents have the opportunities to succeed and experience economic mobility by engaging education and policy partners to drive systemic change and providing direct support to teen parents in college as well as their children through holistic, two-generation programming. To date, we have
provided over $1 million in tuition assistance, supported almost 450 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 170 degrees earned through our program, and built relationships with 30+ two and four-year institutions nationwide. For more information, please visit www.generationhope.org .
By joining our team, you will work for an organization named "one of the best nonprofits" by Spur Local. Not only do we live out and operationalize our values, we do the work to create a culture that truly supports every member of our staff. The best part of our organization is the people, from the families we serve to the team we have deliberately cultivated. We strive for excellence while understanding the most valuable asset that we have is our people. We celebrate diversity in all forms, including thought, professional and lived experiences, race, gender - even taste in music. If this sounds like a mission and work environment you would like to contribute to and grow with, please consider joining our team.
Position:
Generation Hope is seeking a Director of Communications to develop and lead our overarching communications strategy to enhance Generation Hope’s visibility nationally, regionally, and locally by effectively conveying our mission, programs, and impact to various stakeholders, including student parents, donors, partner organizations, policymakers, and the broader field of higher education. The Director will also drive efforts to enhance Generation Hope’s thought leadership profile through traditional earned media efforts and content development via our own channels. Working closely with the Communications Manager, Digital Marketing Specialist, Communications Coordinator, and our public relations firm, the Director will broaden awareness of Generation Hope’s impact, expertise, and family-centered approach; elevate the voice of Generation Hope and its senior leaders as subject matter experts; and ensure the voices of families are uplifted, honored, and heard. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator with a proven track record in large scale, national scope, mission-driven, and social impact environments. This role requires a strategic thinker, an excellent communicator, and a team player who can collaborate across departments to achieve organizational goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Evaluation
Develop and implement an annual, multi-faceted communications strategy that builds and maintains a positive organizational brand and supports Generation Hope’s strategic goals and priorities
Ensure consistent and compelling branding across all communication materials, including websites, video, organic and paid social media, print materials, collateral, slide decks, and press releases. Protect and enhance the organization's reputation through effective brand management.
Create and deploy a guide for the organization that details consistent language and terms and work with the Race Equity Working Group to ensure that our language is inclusive and reflects our race equity commitment
Monitor and analyze audience engagement both digitally and through conversion rates, using data to make informed decisions and to strengthen, improve, and evaluate communications strategies
Lead the assessment of current internal and external communications and media practices, systems, and processes and the design and execution of new practices, systems, and processes. Develop and track communications performance metrics on a quarterly basis.
Develop and manage an organizational crisis communications plan to ensure best practices in brand protection and management.
Create and manage systems for ensuring consistent and on-brand communications across all direct-service sites
Evaluate the organization’s current website assets and needs and lead a website redevelopment project to guide the organization’s future online presence
Storytelling
Ensure the Communications team is creating engaging and impactful content for various platforms and collaborate with other departments to gather content and success stories
Work with PR firm to deploy consistent, timely, and strategic press and media relations efforts that are aligned with the annual communications plan and build long-term relationships with key press (emphasizing economic mobility, higher ed, family, student parents, early childhood, race equity, advocacy)
In partnership with our public relations firm, develop press kits, timelines, and fact sheets for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure the organization's website is up to date with fresh content, reflecting the latest initiatives and developments. Optimize website content for search engine visibility and user experience.
Collaborate with the Development team to create compelling campaigns and donor communication materials, including the annual report, to convey the impact of donations and appreciate supporters
Partner with the Programming team to amplify student parent voices and share strengths-based stories about their persistence and success through digital and print media and support recruitment efforts
Support the Learning & Innovation team by developing and refining technical assistance and FamilyU materials for marketing and programmatic use
Work with the Policy & Research team to respond quickly to legislative shifts that could impact student parents and families by assisting with drafting official statements, talking points, briefs, op-eds, etc., and by pursuing relevant media opportunities
Collaborate with the Operations team to position Generation Hope as a nationally-celebrated workplace
Play a key role in rolling out Generation Hope research and reports and lead efforts to disseminate findings, including through website downloads
With the Communications Manager and Communications Coordinator, review talking points, remarks, presentations, and other supporting material for Generation Hope CEO and staff, as needed
Oversee processes to effectively capture programming and impact by engaging photographers, videographers, and other vendors, as necessary
Provide hands-on crisis communications support and counsel across Generation Hope, as needed
Management
Oversee the Communications team, directly supervising the Communications Manager and supporting their supervision of the Digital Marketing Specialist, the Communications Coordinator, and other team members as we continue to grow the team. Provide ongoing coaching and development and promote a culture of high performance, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Oversee the creation of timelines for all communications projects and establish accountability systems for the completion of major tasks
Work closely with our Development team to ensure strong partnership with funders and supporters. Act as an effective steward of program-restricted resources by managing and monitoring the Communications budget.
Serve as a member of Generation Hope’s Leadership Team.
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to Generation Hope’s mission
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the field of communications, public relations, marketing, or other related areas; Master’s Degree preferred.
Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in a mission-driven, social impact, non-profit, philanthropy, and/or communications field
At least 2 years of management experience required
Proven experience with communications planning and execution on a local, regional, and national scale including messaging strategy; public affairs/public relations; brand consistency and development; reputation stewardship; content development; writing and editing; project management; presentation development; thought leadership; and budget management
A proficient understanding of the new and evolving media landscape
Effective and adept at translating messages for different key audiences including media, local city government leaders, policymakers, and other thought leaders
History of supporting and informing the design and development of content, executive and high-level communications, events, and convenings
Experience with digital advertising and paid social media strategy is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within Generation Hope as well as with external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to create high-quality deliverables for wide-scale use with accuracy, and comfort engaging large and small audiences both in-person and virtually
Ability to think creatively, initiate and manage projects, and follow through on plans
Evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment
Exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
Creative and collaborative problem-solver; comfortable working through ambiguity to define priorities
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Suite Workspace required
Proficiency in design software (Canva, InDesign, etc.) is preferred
Proficiency with digital communications tools and web design systems (Squarespace, MailChimp, etc.) is preferred
Personal and professional commitment to understanding and dismantling systemic and institutional racism
TRAVEL
This position requires travel, approximately 20% of the time, in and out of the DC Metro area. Must be able to travel via plane, train, or car.
CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., VIRGINIA, OR MARYLAND BEFORE THE EMPLOYMENT START DATE. Generation Hope has a hybrid remote and in-office work model.
Generation Hope provides full benefits, including 403(b), health, dental, and paid time off. More information on benefits can be found at generationhope.org/careers. As a safeguard to the health of our employees, participants, and community, all new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the employment start date. Our full vaccination policy is available here .
To apply, please complete the online application . If this link does not work, you can access the application at this URL: https://Generation_Hope.formstack.com/forms/apply_now . No calls, please.
Generation Hope is an equal opportunity employer. Generation Hope will not discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, matriculation, political affiliation, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, and disability.
League of Conservation Voters
San Francisco Metro, Los Angeles Metro, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT or Washington, DC
Title: Director of Development Partnerships - West Coast
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Managing Director of Development Partnerships
Positions Reporting To This Position: None
Location: San Francisco Metro, Los Angeles Metro, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT or Washington, DC
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: F
Salary Range (depending on experience): $96,418 - $144,627
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 a Director of Development Partnerships focused on major donor engagement in the West Coast region, who will be a part of a fundraising team with ambitious revenue and program goals. The Development department’s fundraising program engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund, and raises money for political candidates through our GiveGreen program.
The Director of Development Partnerships joins an extremely skilled, hard-working and growing development team, which is building the budget, power, and effectiveness of our family of organizations. This position is responsible for raising funds from individual and small foundation donors at four-, five-, and six-figure levels. Responsibilities include strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. The Director of Development Partnerships will cultivate and solicit donors on their own and support the work of key senior staff and board members in their respective regions. Qualified candidates will have significant experience with methods and approaches to major gifts fundraising that encourages philanthropic involvement among communities of color.
Responsibilities:
Manage and develop a portfolio of up to 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors across the region, deepening relationships in person or virtually, over the phone, and in writing.
Work with the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management to expand the Major Gifts portfolio of prospective donors to include more people of color; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting such donors.
Educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work that is central and core to all the work we do at LCV to confront the inextricably linked climate and democracy crises.
Hold at least 85 visits with donors and prospects in the region, renewing and upgrading gifts from current donors and soliciting gifts from new donors. Varying degrees of coordination and collaboration with state affiliates in the region is required. To that end, the Director must be oriented toward and motivated by nurturing and growing these relationships.
Develop and support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for LCV’s President and other key staff and board members.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV fundraising and cultivation events, playing a key role in meeting the event and engagement objectives and key results for the Major Gifts team.
Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising as well as service on committees or working groups.
Write persuasive and personalized emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy and politics, ensuring racial justice and equity is centered in our messaging.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Work collaboratively with development, communications, and program staff, along with state partners, to develop compelling materials and talking points to maximize fundraising results, while maintaining our commitment to organizational values of racial justice and equity.
Engage donors as advocates by recruiting them to join program calls and meetings and encouraging their own lobbying on priority environmental issues.
Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into the database in a timely manner.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required - 4 years of experience in fundraising, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five- and six-figure gifts. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding 10 donor visits per month. A deep understanding of and experience talking with donors, peers, colleagues and other stakeholders about the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. Preferred - Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience.
Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy, with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Optimism and a proven interest in politics, passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change.
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. A commitment to the complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within philanthropy. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Awareness of systemic racism and knowledge of environmental issues impacting communities of color.
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 major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites. 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 “Director of Development Partnerships - West Coast” in the subject line January 4, 2024 . 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 .
Dec 13, 2023
Full time
Title: Director of Development Partnerships - West Coast
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Managing Director of Development Partnerships
Positions Reporting To This Position: None
Location: San Francisco Metro, Los Angeles Metro, Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, Boise, ID, Salt Lake City, UT or Washington, DC
Travel Requirements: Up to 20%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: F
Salary Range (depending on experience): $96,418 - $144,627
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 a Director of Development Partnerships focused on major donor engagement in the West Coast region, who will be a part of a fundraising team with ambitious revenue and program goals. The Development department’s fundraising program engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund, and raises money for political candidates through our GiveGreen program.
The Director of Development Partnerships joins an extremely skilled, hard-working and growing development team, which is building the budget, power, and effectiveness of our family of organizations. This position is responsible for raising funds from individual and small foundation donors at four-, five-, and six-figure levels. Responsibilities include strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. The Director of Development Partnerships will cultivate and solicit donors on their own and support the work of key senior staff and board members in their respective regions. Qualified candidates will have significant experience with methods and approaches to major gifts fundraising that encourages philanthropic involvement among communities of color.
Responsibilities:
Manage and develop a portfolio of up to 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors across the region, deepening relationships in person or virtually, over the phone, and in writing.
Work with the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management to expand the Major Gifts portfolio of prospective donors to include more people of color; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting such donors.
Educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work that is central and core to all the work we do at LCV to confront the inextricably linked climate and democracy crises.
Hold at least 85 visits with donors and prospects in the region, renewing and upgrading gifts from current donors and soliciting gifts from new donors. Varying degrees of coordination and collaboration with state affiliates in the region is required. To that end, the Director must be oriented toward and motivated by nurturing and growing these relationships.
Develop and support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for LCV’s President and other key staff and board members.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV fundraising and cultivation events, playing a key role in meeting the event and engagement objectives and key results for the Major Gifts team.
Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising as well as service on committees or working groups.
Write persuasive and personalized emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy and politics, ensuring racial justice and equity is centered in our messaging.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Work collaboratively with development, communications, and program staff, along with state partners, to develop compelling materials and talking points to maximize fundraising results, while maintaining our commitment to organizational values of racial justice and equity.
Engage donors as advocates by recruiting them to join program calls and meetings and encouraging their own lobbying on priority environmental issues.
Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into the database in a timely manner.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Experience : Required - 4 years of experience in fundraising, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five- and six-figure gifts. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding 10 donor visits per month. A deep understanding of and experience talking with donors, peers, colleagues and other stakeholders about the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion. Preferred - Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience.
Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy, with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Optimism and a proven interest in politics, passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change.
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. A commitment to the complex understanding of racial justice and the urgency of confronting institutional racism and inequity within philanthropy. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Awareness of systemic racism and knowledge of environmental issues impacting communities of color.
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 major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites. 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 “Director of Development Partnerships - West Coast” in the subject line January 4, 2024 . 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 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 .
Civic Nation seeks an Associate, Corporate Partnerships position within the Corporate Partnerships team. This position is responsible for the research, project management, scheduling, and communications essential to developing, managing, evaluating, and fostering relationships with key corporate stakeholders to achieve Civic Nation’s mission.
The Associate will report to the Director of Corporate Partnerships, who is located in New York City, and will work closely with the Senior Manager and intern to accomplish the team’s goals.
ABOUT THE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS TEAM
The Corporate Partnerships team sits on Civic Nation’s centralized staff, meaning we work across the entire Civic Nation portfolio. The team is responsible for developing impact and fundraising generating corporate partnerships in service of our initiatives’ goals and programs. This team is crucial to not only the success of the organization, but also to the larger culture shift of how business should be conducted.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a home for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation. We empower people to take on the biggest challenges of our time — strengthening democracy; foster civic engagement, social justice, and voter participation; addressing public health crises; fighting for gender equity; and more. At Civic Nation we house some of the most innovative campaigns organizing for progress across the country including ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, It’s On Us, Made to Save, We The Action, End Rape on Campus, The United State of Women, and When We All Vote, co-chaired by Michelle Obama.
Civic Nation drives real, meaningful change by shifting culture, systems, and policy. We organize at every level and serve as a connector — of people and programs, of grassroots activists and leaders of industries and organizations, of ideas and the resources to make them reality. Our goal is to empower individuals, companies, institutions, and organizations to create a more inclusive, equitable America.
YOUR IMPACT
Conduct research, build agendas, maintain notes, and organize deliverables in order to assist the Director of Corporate Partnerships to develop, nurture, evaluate, and foster corporate partners.
Prospect and offer recommendations on how to best approach new corporate partners in effort to benefit Civic Nation’s impact and financial goals.
Research and locate forums, panels, and other gatherings where the partnership team should be present in order to prospect with new corporate partners and mingle with current corporate partners.
Manage all inbound and outbound requests to ensure we deliver against both internal and external deadlines.
Manage logistics and operational needs for executing both internal and external in-person and virtual meetings, convenings, and events. Activities include designing virtual meeting spaces using Zoom or other platforms, as well as securing in-person meeting locations, creating signage, and beyond to make for a successful gathering.
Support communication needs for Team Parts & Gov, including but not limited to monthly newsletters, website updates, intake forms, survey needs, marketing materials, and presentations.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
2+ years minimum of relevant work experience, internships included.
Experience engaging and building rapport with high-level executives and influential leaders. High preference for candidates who have worked within or with stakeholders on diversity and inclusion, ESG/CSR, and/or federal/state affairs teams.
Experience working across departments to accomplish large projects/goals, and enjoys team work!
Experience working with data (spreadsheet optimization and platforms like Google Analytics, Looker, & Periscope), preferred.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
A driven self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset that takes initiative to execute tasks.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, thorough, and critical thinker.
Effective written and oral communication prowess. Comfortable sharing ideas and observations to identify new opportunities.
A team player. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, understand, connect, earn trust of, and collaborate with employees and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Excellent organizational, analytical, project management, problem solving, and communication skills.
Ability to excel under pressure and meet deadlines while balancing multiple work streams at once.
High degree of flexibility and comfort with change while working in a fast-paced, rapid response environment.
Passionate about Civic Nation’s mission and eager to get the work done.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 (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.
MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
Civic Nation is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, and in consideration of guidance released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a variety of public health authorities and professional organizations, Civic Nation has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for its employees.
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment at Civic Nation unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they get their second dose of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, or two weeks after a single dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume here . The cover letter, addressed to Marissa Ranalli, Director of Corporate Partnerships, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2022.
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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.
Sep 09, 2022
Full time
Civic Nation seeks an Associate, Corporate Partnerships position within the Corporate Partnerships team. This position is responsible for the research, project management, scheduling, and communications essential to developing, managing, evaluating, and fostering relationships with key corporate stakeholders to achieve Civic Nation’s mission.
The Associate will report to the Director of Corporate Partnerships, who is located in New York City, and will work closely with the Senior Manager and intern to accomplish the team’s goals.
ABOUT THE CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS TEAM
The Corporate Partnerships team sits on Civic Nation’s centralized staff, meaning we work across the entire Civic Nation portfolio. The team is responsible for developing impact and fundraising generating corporate partnerships in service of our initiatives’ goals and programs. This team is crucial to not only the success of the organization, but also to the larger culture shift of how business should be conducted.
ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a home for changemakers who inspire, educate, and activate people around the issues that will define this generation. We empower people to take on the biggest challenges of our time — strengthening democracy; foster civic engagement, social justice, and voter participation; addressing public health crises; fighting for gender equity; and more. At Civic Nation we house some of the most innovative campaigns organizing for progress across the country including ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, It’s On Us, Made to Save, We The Action, End Rape on Campus, The United State of Women, and When We All Vote, co-chaired by Michelle Obama.
Civic Nation drives real, meaningful change by shifting culture, systems, and policy. We organize at every level and serve as a connector — of people and programs, of grassroots activists and leaders of industries and organizations, of ideas and the resources to make them reality. Our goal is to empower individuals, companies, institutions, and organizations to create a more inclusive, equitable America.
YOUR IMPACT
Conduct research, build agendas, maintain notes, and organize deliverables in order to assist the Director of Corporate Partnerships to develop, nurture, evaluate, and foster corporate partners.
Prospect and offer recommendations on how to best approach new corporate partners in effort to benefit Civic Nation’s impact and financial goals.
Research and locate forums, panels, and other gatherings where the partnership team should be present in order to prospect with new corporate partners and mingle with current corporate partners.
Manage all inbound and outbound requests to ensure we deliver against both internal and external deadlines.
Manage logistics and operational needs for executing both internal and external in-person and virtual meetings, convenings, and events. Activities include designing virtual meeting spaces using Zoom or other platforms, as well as securing in-person meeting locations, creating signage, and beyond to make for a successful gathering.
Support communication needs for Team Parts & Gov, including but not limited to monthly newsletters, website updates, intake forms, survey needs, marketing materials, and presentations.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
2+ years minimum of relevant work experience, internships included.
Experience engaging and building rapport with high-level executives and influential leaders. High preference for candidates who have worked within or with stakeholders on diversity and inclusion, ESG/CSR, and/or federal/state affairs teams.
Experience working across departments to accomplish large projects/goals, and enjoys team work!
Experience working with data (spreadsheet optimization and platforms like Google Analytics, Looker, & Periscope), preferred.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
A driven self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset that takes initiative to execute tasks.
Detail-oriented, highly organized, thorough, and critical thinker.
Effective written and oral communication prowess. Comfortable sharing ideas and observations to identify new opportunities.
A team player. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, understand, connect, earn trust of, and collaborate with employees and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Excellent organizational, analytical, project management, problem solving, and communication skills.
Ability to excel under pressure and meet deadlines while balancing multiple work streams at once.
High degree of flexibility and comfort with change while working in a fast-paced, rapid response environment.
Passionate about Civic Nation’s mission and eager to get the work done.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The Washington, DC-based salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 (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.
MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
Civic Nation is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, and in consideration of guidance released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and a variety of public health authorities and professional organizations, Civic Nation has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for its employees.
All employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment at Civic Nation unless an exemption or deferral has been approved. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after they get their second dose of a messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine, such as Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna, or two weeks after a single dose of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.
TO APPLY
To apply, submit a cover letter and resume here . The cover letter, addressed to Marissa Ranalli, Director of Corporate Partnerships, should be concise, compelling, and include why you would like to work for Civic Nation. Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2022.
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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.
Title : Youth Digital Campaigns Manager
Department: Campaigns
Status : Exempt
Reports To : National Field Director
Positions Reporting To This Position : None
Location: Flexible (within the United States)
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $68,884-$84,079
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 a Youth Digital Campaigns Manager who will coordinate LCV’s outreach and engagement with young people in key regions, focused on growing LCV’s overall online volunteer recruitment efforts, aimed at growing our virtual and in-person activist base. The Youth Digital Campaigns Manager will work closely with key staff from the campaigns and communications teams. The Youth Digital Campaigns Manager plays an integral role in developing strategies to grow and engage young people in key regions through digital organizing tools, and helps bridge the online-to-offline activist program. The ideal candidate is a digital organizer who is culturally competent in messaging and engagement, has a complex understanding of younger communities, an unwavering commitment to racial justice, and derives inspiration from the leadership of everyday people who come together for the health of their families, communities, and our planet.
Responsibilities :
Collaborate closely with the Campaigns and Communications teams on the state digital strategy for youth engagement which overlaps with current and future field programs, and work independently to execute day-to-day tasks.
Develop and run trainings to support a team of organizers in NV, NH, NC, PA, and VA on digital tools, strategies, and digital volunteer recruitment and story amplification.
Help achieve LCV’s strategic goals of increasing geographic and racial diversity of our volunteer base. Lead the acquisition strategy to meet LCV’s ambitious youth engagement goals.
Work with the organizing team to amplify on-the-ground actions and further develop a young activist base.
Write and edit compelling ad copy, email, mobile alerts, social media content, blogs, and other digital content to educate and engage LCV’s current and new volunteers aged 18-35.
Work with the Senior Data & Targeting Manager and the membership team to analyze data on the acquisition of new youth activists and draw actionable insights to inform future strategy.
Identify creative campaign opportunities to mobilize activist base and promote action on climate change, conservation, and environmental justice.
Participate actively in applying a racial justice lens to all LCV online communications with an increased emphasis on member education of issues, environmental or otherwise, where communities of color are disproportionately impacted.
Qualifications :
Work experience: Required - 4 years experience in digital organizing. Experience using online tools to engage and mobilize a membership base. Experience working across lines of race and class. Preferred - Experience in a political context, progressive, or environmental organization. Experience with Canva, VAN, Mobilize, and/or peer-to-peer texting.
Skills: Required - Excellent oral and written communications skills. Forward thinking, innovative, and creative mindset willing to push LCV to new boundaries in the online space and in relation to environmental justice. A strong belief in everyday peoples’ ability to affect change and their fundamental right to be heard by decision makers and to influence the policies and decisions that affect their community. A sense of teamwork and community; highly organized and interested in environmental or community issues.
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 location of this position is flexible. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through February 28, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Youth Digital Campaigns Manager” in the subject line by January 9, 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.
Dec 08, 2021
Full time
Title : Youth Digital Campaigns Manager
Department: Campaigns
Status : Exempt
Reports To : National Field Director
Positions Reporting To This Position : None
Location: Flexible (within the United States)
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $68,884-$84,079
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 a Youth Digital Campaigns Manager who will coordinate LCV’s outreach and engagement with young people in key regions, focused on growing LCV’s overall online volunteer recruitment efforts, aimed at growing our virtual and in-person activist base. The Youth Digital Campaigns Manager will work closely with key staff from the campaigns and communications teams. The Youth Digital Campaigns Manager plays an integral role in developing strategies to grow and engage young people in key regions through digital organizing tools, and helps bridge the online-to-offline activist program. The ideal candidate is a digital organizer who is culturally competent in messaging and engagement, has a complex understanding of younger communities, an unwavering commitment to racial justice, and derives inspiration from the leadership of everyday people who come together for the health of their families, communities, and our planet.
Responsibilities :
Collaborate closely with the Campaigns and Communications teams on the state digital strategy for youth engagement which overlaps with current and future field programs, and work independently to execute day-to-day tasks.
Develop and run trainings to support a team of organizers in NV, NH, NC, PA, and VA on digital tools, strategies, and digital volunteer recruitment and story amplification.
Help achieve LCV’s strategic goals of increasing geographic and racial diversity of our volunteer base. Lead the acquisition strategy to meet LCV’s ambitious youth engagement goals.
Work with the organizing team to amplify on-the-ground actions and further develop a young activist base.
Write and edit compelling ad copy, email, mobile alerts, social media content, blogs, and other digital content to educate and engage LCV’s current and new volunteers aged 18-35.
Work with the Senior Data & Targeting Manager and the membership team to analyze data on the acquisition of new youth activists and draw actionable insights to inform future strategy.
Identify creative campaign opportunities to mobilize activist base and promote action on climate change, conservation, and environmental justice.
Participate actively in applying a racial justice lens to all LCV online communications with an increased emphasis on member education of issues, environmental or otherwise, where communities of color are disproportionately impacted.
Qualifications :
Work experience: Required - 4 years experience in digital organizing. Experience using online tools to engage and mobilize a membership base. Experience working across lines of race and class. Preferred - Experience in a political context, progressive, or environmental organization. Experience with Canva, VAN, Mobilize, and/or peer-to-peer texting.
Skills: Required - Excellent oral and written communications skills. Forward thinking, innovative, and creative mindset willing to push LCV to new boundaries in the online space and in relation to environmental justice. A strong belief in everyday peoples’ ability to affect change and their fundamental right to be heard by decision makers and to influence the policies and decisions that affect their community. A sense of teamwork and community; highly organized and interested in environmental or community issues.
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 location of this position is flexible. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note that most LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, through February 28, 2022.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Youth Digital Campaigns Manager” in the subject line by January 9, 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.
Position Overview:
To implement fundraising strategies and meet annual and long-range goals focused on Major Gift donors and prospects in the New York Tristate region. Part of an Individual Giving team that raises more than $100 million per year, the Development Officer (DO) will develop donor engagement strategies, conduct virtual and/or in-person cultivation and solicitation meetings, and support high-level interactions with top donors, prospects, and connectors. Collaborating with Development staff and other Departments, the DO will manage a portfolio of donors making or capable of making higher five- and six-figure gifts to Partners In Health (PIH). The DO will deploy best practices in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors and prospects, building a strong, sustainable community of donors and supporters in in the New York Tristate region.
Reporting to the Regional Director of Development for the Northeast (who is based in NYC), the DO will be joining a national team of about ten regionally-based major gift professionals and will be supported by a larger team of donor researchers, stewardship professionals, and communications experts. This position will be based in NY/NJ/CT or Philadelphia, with the candidate working from home, and will be 100% remote from PIH’s Boston office.
Responsibilities:
Works closely with senior leadership to develop and implement PIH’s Development strategy.
Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards a portfolio of top-tier donors and prospects.
Develops and implements individualized donor strategies for cultivation and solicitation.
Uses sophisticated prospect research techniques to help grow the NY Tristate donor markets.
Ensures all major individual donors are well informed, acknowledged in meaningful ways, and appreciated in an appropriate manner throughout the year.
Collaborates with colleagues across the individual giving team to close tax-wise (e.g. stock, donor advised fund and IRA charitable distributions) and deferred gifts (e.g. bequests, beneficiary designations and charitable gift annuities).
Drafts and edits proposals, reports, and briefings as appropriate.
Develops fluency in global health and PIH programmatic activities and goals
Works closely with senior leaders on appropriate donor strategies.
Qualifications:
4-8 years of experience, including proven results in major gift fundraising.
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to produce compelling donor proposals.
Experience working with senior leaders to collaboratively achieve fundraising goals.
Proven ability to use metrics to drive development decisions and achieve strategic objectives.
Knowledge of development best practices and the ability to apply them in innovative ways.
Comfort with testamentary and lifetime planned giving vehicles a plus.
Ability to navigate and work across departments in a fast-paced, complex organization.
Willingness to travel, including international travel to remote or hard-to-access locations.
Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and country offices in a complex organization.
Commitment to social justice, health equity and the mission of PIH.
Knowledge of local philanthropic landscape and experience working with New York area donors strongly preferred.
Please submit a cover letter as well as resume to be considered.
Organizational Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Russia, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Position Overview:
To implement fundraising strategies and meet annual and long-range goals focused on Major Gift donors and prospects in the New York Tristate region. Part of an Individual Giving team that raises more than $100 million per year, the Development Officer (DO) will develop donor engagement strategies, conduct virtual and/or in-person cultivation and solicitation meetings, and support high-level interactions with top donors, prospects, and connectors. Collaborating with Development staff and other Departments, the DO will manage a portfolio of donors making or capable of making higher five- and six-figure gifts to Partners In Health (PIH). The DO will deploy best practices in identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors and prospects, building a strong, sustainable community of donors and supporters in in the New York Tristate region.
Reporting to the Regional Director of Development for the Northeast (who is based in NYC), the DO will be joining a national team of about ten regionally-based major gift professionals and will be supported by a larger team of donor researchers, stewardship professionals, and communications experts. This position will be based in NY/NJ/CT or Philadelphia, with the candidate working from home, and will be 100% remote from PIH’s Boston office.
Responsibilities:
Works closely with senior leadership to develop and implement PIH’s Development strategy.
Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards a portfolio of top-tier donors and prospects.
Develops and implements individualized donor strategies for cultivation and solicitation.
Uses sophisticated prospect research techniques to help grow the NY Tristate donor markets.
Ensures all major individual donors are well informed, acknowledged in meaningful ways, and appreciated in an appropriate manner throughout the year.
Collaborates with colleagues across the individual giving team to close tax-wise (e.g. stock, donor advised fund and IRA charitable distributions) and deferred gifts (e.g. bequests, beneficiary designations and charitable gift annuities).
Drafts and edits proposals, reports, and briefings as appropriate.
Develops fluency in global health and PIH programmatic activities and goals
Works closely with senior leaders on appropriate donor strategies.
Qualifications:
4-8 years of experience, including proven results in major gift fundraising.
Excellent writing skills, including the ability to produce compelling donor proposals.
Experience working with senior leaders to collaboratively achieve fundraising goals.
Proven ability to use metrics to drive development decisions and achieve strategic objectives.
Knowledge of development best practices and the ability to apply them in innovative ways.
Comfort with testamentary and lifetime planned giving vehicles a plus.
Ability to navigate and work across departments in a fast-paced, complex organization.
Willingness to travel, including international travel to remote or hard-to-access locations.
Exemplary interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and country offices in a complex organization.
Commitment to social justice, health equity and the mission of PIH.
Knowledge of local philanthropic landscape and experience working with New York area donors strongly preferred.
Please submit a cover letter as well as resume to be considered.
Organizational Profile
Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.
As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Russia, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.
Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.
Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA but flexible within the US
OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA.
Arlington, Virginia is preferred but flexible within the United States.
A LITTLE ABOUT US Evolving since 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. Working in over 79 countries and territories, and across all 50 states, we are tackling climate change, conserving lands, and protecting waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people are moved to care for nature--both for its own sake and for the ways it enriches our everyday lives.
While our vision is global, our commitment is local; we build solutions together with communities, governments and businesses on the issues unfolding right in their backyards. At the heart of this work are relationships, and they are guided by respect for all people, honor for communities and culture, and an unwavering commitment to diversity.
To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC Are you a highly strategic and well-organized team player who is capable of proactively managing multiple projects and tasks? Are you an inspiring leader that is passionate about business operations and project management?
We’re looking for an Associate Director of Operations and Business Process who will support the strategic priorities of the Global Marketing and Communications team by developing, coordinating, and implementing plans to streamline operational processes. They will oversee project management on global, cross-team campaigns and initiatives, as well as collaborative marketing business processes and communications related to those campaigns, initiatives, and projects. They will manage internal communications to the GMAC team, and will be responsible for directing central operations functions, such as IT support, office supplies and equipment, office space, and administrative support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Associate Director of Operations and Business Process provides overall support and direction for the project management function supporting the Global Marketing and Communications (GMAC) Division. This position will report to The Director of Finance and Operations and will support the execution of broad organization initiatives and programs for the Global Marketing and Communications team. They work with a dispersed collective of Project Managers around the GMAC to provide high-caliber, consistent project management practices as well as the development and implementation of effective business processes. They will be responsible for ensuring that programmatic work is a collaborative and well-integrated effort across the Business Unit.
The Associate Director will also oversee internal communications to the GMAC team, including All Staff GMAC meetings, written communications, events, managing logistics of employee engagement initiatives and social activities. They are also responsible for general office operations and processes. They will provide advice, recommendations, and broad training related to operations. They will work closely with other members of the GMAC Operations team to reinforce consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provide direction related to operations. The Associate Director works closely with executive Marketing leadership, project managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure key priority initiatives are aligned, coordinated, and executed.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Act independently to lead diverse activities, analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, develop complex processes, project outcomes, and initiate solutions to improve effectiveness. Develop and deliver a project management program: Leading a team to establish project goals and success factors, utilize project management methodologies and processes and ensure all organizational and divisional standards are met. Provide leadership to the GMAC project managers to ensure throughout the project lifecycle that they monitor and measure project progress, conduct corrective action as necessary, communicate project status information to all stakeholders, perform risk management, and resolve issues and controls project scope and quality. Guide staff in mapping existing business processes, creating new processes, applying process analysis tools, and developing expertise in process design and process management. Work with team Director to establish the strategic priorities, goals, success factors and KPIs for the GMAC campaigns, projects, and initiatives. Manage guidelines and analyze information to achieve results, improve workflow, and solve problems, maintaining expert knowledge of and advising on the organization’s policies and procedures. Develop and execute an efficient internal communication strategy for ensuring appropriate levels of communication with the full GMAC team. Plan and host creative ways to build a team-spirited culture of engaged employees, virtually. Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities and technology management for the GMAC. Ability to work effectively across multiple complex, strategic projects simultaneously. Well-versed in industry best practices, and an ability to adapt them to TNC’s organization and culture. Maintains confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years relevant experience, including working at a senior level. Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Experience in developing program-wide strategies and policies. Experience using project management techniques and tools. Experience managing a project team and the schedule and financial aspects of large highly complex projects
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills. 5-7 years relevant experience in a business operations environment. Current PMP Certification is strongly preferred. Demonstrated strong ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences. Experience developing, managing, and implementing operations process, broad communications, and internal events. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade Critical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills. Results-driven. Management experience including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance. Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural cross-cultural experience appreciated. Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods.
HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 49910, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received and the position will remain open until filled.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
Jun 17, 2021
Full time
OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA.
Arlington, Virginia is preferred but flexible within the United States.
A LITTLE ABOUT US Evolving since 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. Working in over 79 countries and territories, and across all 50 states, we are tackling climate change, conserving lands, and protecting waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people are moved to care for nature--both for its own sake and for the ways it enriches our everyday lives.
While our vision is global, our commitment is local; we build solutions together with communities, governments and businesses on the issues unfolding right in their backyards. At the heart of this work are relationships, and they are guided by respect for all people, honor for communities and culture, and an unwavering commitment to diversity.
To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC Are you a highly strategic and well-organized team player who is capable of proactively managing multiple projects and tasks? Are you an inspiring leader that is passionate about business operations and project management?
We’re looking for an Associate Director of Operations and Business Process who will support the strategic priorities of the Global Marketing and Communications team by developing, coordinating, and implementing plans to streamline operational processes. They will oversee project management on global, cross-team campaigns and initiatives, as well as collaborative marketing business processes and communications related to those campaigns, initiatives, and projects. They will manage internal communications to the GMAC team, and will be responsible for directing central operations functions, such as IT support, office supplies and equipment, office space, and administrative support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Associate Director of Operations and Business Process provides overall support and direction for the project management function supporting the Global Marketing and Communications (GMAC) Division. This position will report to The Director of Finance and Operations and will support the execution of broad organization initiatives and programs for the Global Marketing and Communications team. They work with a dispersed collective of Project Managers around the GMAC to provide high-caliber, consistent project management practices as well as the development and implementation of effective business processes. They will be responsible for ensuring that programmatic work is a collaborative and well-integrated effort across the Business Unit.
The Associate Director will also oversee internal communications to the GMAC team, including All Staff GMAC meetings, written communications, events, managing logistics of employee engagement initiatives and social activities. They are also responsible for general office operations and processes. They will provide advice, recommendations, and broad training related to operations. They will work closely with other members of the GMAC Operations team to reinforce consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provide direction related to operations. The Associate Director works closely with executive Marketing leadership, project managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure key priority initiatives are aligned, coordinated, and executed.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Act independently to lead diverse activities, analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, develop complex processes, project outcomes, and initiate solutions to improve effectiveness. Develop and deliver a project management program: Leading a team to establish project goals and success factors, utilize project management methodologies and processes and ensure all organizational and divisional standards are met. Provide leadership to the GMAC project managers to ensure throughout the project lifecycle that they monitor and measure project progress, conduct corrective action as necessary, communicate project status information to all stakeholders, perform risk management, and resolve issues and controls project scope and quality. Guide staff in mapping existing business processes, creating new processes, applying process analysis tools, and developing expertise in process design and process management. Work with team Director to establish the strategic priorities, goals, success factors and KPIs for the GMAC campaigns, projects, and initiatives. Manage guidelines and analyze information to achieve results, improve workflow, and solve problems, maintaining expert knowledge of and advising on the organization’s policies and procedures. Develop and execute an efficient internal communication strategy for ensuring appropriate levels of communication with the full GMAC team. Plan and host creative ways to build a team-spirited culture of engaged employees, virtually. Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities and technology management for the GMAC. Ability to work effectively across multiple complex, strategic projects simultaneously. Well-versed in industry best practices, and an ability to adapt them to TNC’s organization and culture. Maintains confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years relevant experience, including working at a senior level. Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals. Experience in developing program-wide strategies and policies. Experience using project management techniques and tools. Experience managing a project team and the schedule and financial aspects of large highly complex projects
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills. 5-7 years relevant experience in a business operations environment. Current PMP Certification is strongly preferred. Demonstrated strong ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences. Experience developing, managing, and implementing operations process, broad communications, and internal events. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade Critical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills. Results-driven. Management experience including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance. Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural cross-cultural experience appreciated. Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods.
HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 49910, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received and the position will remain open until filled.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please contact applyhelp@tnc.org.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
Elon University is currently accepting applications for a Director of the Student Professional Development Center. The Director of the SPDC provides visionary and strategic leadership while overseeing the development and delivery of programs and resources. The Director drives the enhancement of the highly successful and nationally ranked career services at Elon. This position is SPDC’s chief ambassador and collaborates with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including academic affairs, student affairs, admissions, alumni relations, corporate relations, faculty, alumni, trustees, parents, and employers to foster effective relationships and partnerships. The Director maintains a student-centered, forward-thinking operation, oversees assessment functions and the articulation of outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, and serves as a spokesperson for Elon on career-related issues of students. Leading a talented team of 18 full-time career professionals in a collaborative style, the focus of this position is to ensure continued delivery of high-quality career services in support of the university’s mission. Additional responsibilities include: providing leadership for the expansion of employer outreach programs, developing creative ways to engage an active and dedicated alumni body, overseeing relevant assessment measures to ensure continuous improvement, and leading change to remain responsive to student career development needs and evolving market trends. The Director brings a contemporary, global view of career development to the role, and promotes Elon University as a preferred source of outstanding candidates for employers across all fields of endeavor, by strengthening existing employer relationships and developing new connections both from within the Elon networks and beyond, for internships, post-graduate employment, and admission into graduate and professional programs. Baccalaureate and advanced degree required ( MHE , MBA , MA/MS, or other). Ten or more years of progressive leadership and supervision in career services positions or in a related management field in industry. Demonstrated expertise in current career development models, career assessments, career counseling/advising/coaching, employment trends, legal issues in employment, and employer cultivation is desirable. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, act collaboratively, and lead organizational change, coupled with a track record of experience developing and supervising professional staff are essential for success. Other Director attributes include a demonstrated commitment to best practices in career services as well as the competencies and ethical guidelines developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers ( NACE ). Desired experience includes managing resources, including budgets and technology; knowledge of effective assessment strategies to inform programs and practice; excellent communication, marketing, and public relations skills; demonstrated competency in working with the needs of diverse student populations; and evidence of innovative activities leading to organizational growth, and experience with program development and delivery models serving the needs of all students. The successful candidate will have outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Role requires public-speaking and presentation capability in contexts including sales, education or training, and workshop development and facilitation. Ability to host and dialogue with senior C-level executives. High proficiency with Office suite, and Symplicity or other career management software. Knowledge of and interest in latest related technology including social networking platforms as part of the job search. Experience using virtual platforms to deliver career programming and events. Fast-paced, highly visible office. For more information and to submit your application, go to https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/7657 . Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.
Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon students are ambitious, curious and compassionate, inspired to be big thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs. The 447 full-time faculty members teach in more than 60 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top six percent in the nation. Elon’s 6,291 undergraduate and 826 graduate students come from 46 states, the District of Columbia, three U.S. territories and 49 other countries. About 24 percent are from North Carolina, with strong enrollment numbers from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and other states across the country. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #10 for innovation. For the sixth straight year, Elon is the leader in the “Focus on Student Success” feature – the only college or university ranked in the top-20 in all eight categories of high-impact academic programs. Included are #1 rankings for study abroad and learning communities and #2 rankings for first-year experiences, senior capstone and service learning. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and 78 percent of students have at least one international study experience, often combined with internships, research or service. Elon is among the nation’s top universities for producing Fulbright Student Scholars and Peace Corps volunteers. In addition, Elon’s Study USA program includes opportunities to study in Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, Alaska and other locations. The university includes Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business; the School of Communications; the School of Education; the School of Health Sciences; and the School of Law, which is located on a campus in downtown Greensboro, N.C.
Apr 27, 2021
Full time
Elon University is currently accepting applications for a Director of the Student Professional Development Center. The Director of the SPDC provides visionary and strategic leadership while overseeing the development and delivery of programs and resources. The Director drives the enhancement of the highly successful and nationally ranked career services at Elon. This position is SPDC’s chief ambassador and collaborates with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including academic affairs, student affairs, admissions, alumni relations, corporate relations, faculty, alumni, trustees, parents, and employers to foster effective relationships and partnerships. The Director maintains a student-centered, forward-thinking operation, oversees assessment functions and the articulation of outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, and serves as a spokesperson for Elon on career-related issues of students. Leading a talented team of 18 full-time career professionals in a collaborative style, the focus of this position is to ensure continued delivery of high-quality career services in support of the university’s mission. Additional responsibilities include: providing leadership for the expansion of employer outreach programs, developing creative ways to engage an active and dedicated alumni body, overseeing relevant assessment measures to ensure continuous improvement, and leading change to remain responsive to student career development needs and evolving market trends. The Director brings a contemporary, global view of career development to the role, and promotes Elon University as a preferred source of outstanding candidates for employers across all fields of endeavor, by strengthening existing employer relationships and developing new connections both from within the Elon networks and beyond, for internships, post-graduate employment, and admission into graduate and professional programs. Baccalaureate and advanced degree required ( MHE , MBA , MA/MS, or other). Ten or more years of progressive leadership and supervision in career services positions or in a related management field in industry. Demonstrated expertise in current career development models, career assessments, career counseling/advising/coaching, employment trends, legal issues in employment, and employer cultivation is desirable. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, act collaboratively, and lead organizational change, coupled with a track record of experience developing and supervising professional staff are essential for success. Other Director attributes include a demonstrated commitment to best practices in career services as well as the competencies and ethical guidelines developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers ( NACE ). Desired experience includes managing resources, including budgets and technology; knowledge of effective assessment strategies to inform programs and practice; excellent communication, marketing, and public relations skills; demonstrated competency in working with the needs of diverse student populations; and evidence of innovative activities leading to organizational growth, and experience with program development and delivery models serving the needs of all students. The successful candidate will have outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Role requires public-speaking and presentation capability in contexts including sales, education or training, and workshop development and facilitation. Ability to host and dialogue with senior C-level executives. High proficiency with Office suite, and Symplicity or other career management software. Knowledge of and interest in latest related technology including social networking platforms as part of the job search. Experience using virtual platforms to deliver career programming and events. Fast-paced, highly visible office. For more information and to submit your application, go to https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/7657 . Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.
Elon University has built a national reputation as the premier student-centered environment for experiential learning, with an emphasis on strong personal relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon students are ambitious, curious and compassionate, inspired to be big thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Elon’s rigorous curriculum is grounded in the arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional programs. The 447 full-time faculty members teach in more than 60 undergraduate majors and nine graduate programs. Elon’s four-year graduation rate of 79 percent ranks in the top six percent in the nation. Elon’s 6,291 undergraduate and 826 graduate students come from 46 states, the District of Columbia, three U.S. territories and 49 other countries. About 24 percent are from North Carolina, with strong enrollment numbers from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and other states across the country. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a #2 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and #10 for innovation. For the sixth straight year, Elon is the leader in the “Focus on Student Success” feature – the only college or university ranked in the top-20 in all eight categories of high-impact academic programs. Included are #1 rankings for study abroad and learning communities and #2 rankings for first-year experiences, senior capstone and service learning. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and 78 percent of students have at least one international study experience, often combined with internships, research or service. Elon is among the nation’s top universities for producing Fulbright Student Scholars and Peace Corps volunteers. In addition, Elon’s Study USA program includes opportunities to study in Los Angeles, New York City, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, Alaska and other locations. The university includes Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences; the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business; the School of Communications; the School of Education; the School of Health Sciences; and the School of Law, which is located on a campus in downtown Greensboro, N.C.
OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA
Worldwide Office in Arlington, VA preferred but flexible.
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Evolving since 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. Working in over 80 countries and territories, and across all 50 states, we are tackling climate change, conserving lands, and protecting waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people are moved to care for nature--both for its own sake and for the ways it enriches our everyday lives.
While our vision is global, our commitment is local; we build solutions together with communities, governments and businesses on the issues unfolding right in their backyards. At the heart of this work are relationships, and they are guided by respect for all people, honor for communities and culture, and an unwavering commitment to diversity.
To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
Are you a highly strategic and well-organized team player who is capable of proactively managing multiple projects and tasks? Are you an inspiring leader that is passionate about business operations and project management?
We’re looking for an Associate Director of Operations and Project Management who will support the strategic priorities of the Global Marketing and Communications team by developing, coordinating, and implementing plans to streamline operational processes. They will oversee project management on global, cross-team campaigns and initiatives, as well as collaborative marketing business processes and communications related to those campaigns, initiatives, and projects. They will manage internal communications to the GMAC team, and will be responsible for directing central operations functions, such as IT support, office supplies and equipment, office space, and administrative support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Associate Director of Operations and Project Management provides overall support and direction for the project management function supporting the Global Marketing and Communications (GMAC) Division. This position will report to The Director of Finance and Operations and will support the execution of broad organization initiatives and programs for the Global Marketing and Communications team. They work with a dispersed collective of Project Managers around the GMAC to provide high-caliber, consistent project management practices as well as the development and implementation of effective business processes. They will be responsible for ensuring that programmatic work is a collaborative and well-integrated effort across the Business Unit.
The Associate Director will also oversee internal communications to the GMAC team, including All Staff GMAC meetings, written communications, events, managing logistics of employee engagement initiatives and social activities. They are also responsible for general office operations and processes. They will provide advice, recommendations, and broad training related to operations. They will work closely with other members of the GMAC Operations team to reinforce consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provide direction related to operations. The Associate Director works closely with executive Marketing leadership, project managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure key priority initiatives are aligned, coordinated, and executed.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Act independently to lead diverse activities, analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, develop complex processes, project outcomes, and initiate solutions to improve effectiveness.
Develop and deliver a project management program: Leading a team to establish project goals and success factors, utilize project management methodologies and processes and ensure all organizational and divisional standards are met.
Provide leadership to the GMAC project managers to ensure throughout the project lifecycle that they monitor and measure project progress, conduct corrective action as necessary, communicate project status information to all stakeholders, perform risk management, and resolve issues and controls project scope and quality.
Guide staff in mapping existing business processes, creating new processes, applying process analysis tools, and developing expertise in process design and process management.
Work with team Director to establish the strategic priorities, goals, success factors and KPIs for the GMAC campaigns, projects, and initiatives.
Manage guidelines and analyze information to achieve results, improve workflow, and solve problems, maintaining expert knowledge of and advising on the organization’s policies and procedures.
Develop and execute an efficient internal communication strategy for ensuring appropriate levels of communication with the full GMAC team.
Plan and host creative ways to build a team-spirited culture of engaged employees, virtually.
Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities and technology management for the GMAC.
Ability to work effectively across multiple complex, strategic projects simultaneously.
Well-versed in industry best practices, and an ability to adapt them to TNC’s organization and culture.
Maintains confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years relevant experience, including working at a senior level.
Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
Experience in developing program-wide strategies and policies.
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Experience using project management techniques and tools.
Experience managing a project team and the schedule and financial aspects of large highly complex projects
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5-7 years relevant experience in a business operations environment.
Current PMP Certification is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated strong ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences.
Experience developing, managing, and implementing operations process, broad communications, and internal events.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade
Critical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills. Results-driven.
Management experience including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance.
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 49662, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received and the position will remain open until filled.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
Apr 21, 2021
Full time
OFFICE LOCATION
Arlington, Virginia, USA
Worldwide Office in Arlington, VA preferred but flexible.
A LITTLE ABOUT US
Evolving since 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. Working in over 80 countries and territories, and across all 50 states, we are tackling climate change, conserving lands, and protecting waters and oceans at an unprecedented scale. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people are moved to care for nature--both for its own sake and for the ways it enriches our everyday lives.
While our vision is global, our commitment is local; we build solutions together with communities, governments and businesses on the issues unfolding right in their backyards. At the heart of this work are relationships, and they are guided by respect for all people, honor for communities and culture, and an unwavering commitment to diversity.
To learn more, visit www.nature.org or follow @nature_press.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC
Are you a highly strategic and well-organized team player who is capable of proactively managing multiple projects and tasks? Are you an inspiring leader that is passionate about business operations and project management?
We’re looking for an Associate Director of Operations and Project Management who will support the strategic priorities of the Global Marketing and Communications team by developing, coordinating, and implementing plans to streamline operational processes. They will oversee project management on global, cross-team campaigns and initiatives, as well as collaborative marketing business processes and communications related to those campaigns, initiatives, and projects. They will manage internal communications to the GMAC team, and will be responsible for directing central operations functions, such as IT support, office supplies and equipment, office space, and administrative support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Associate Director of Operations and Project Management provides overall support and direction for the project management function supporting the Global Marketing and Communications (GMAC) Division. This position will report to The Director of Finance and Operations and will support the execution of broad organization initiatives and programs for the Global Marketing and Communications team. They work with a dispersed collective of Project Managers around the GMAC to provide high-caliber, consistent project management practices as well as the development and implementation of effective business processes. They will be responsible for ensuring that programmatic work is a collaborative and well-integrated effort across the Business Unit.
The Associate Director will also oversee internal communications to the GMAC team, including All Staff GMAC meetings, written communications, events, managing logistics of employee engagement initiatives and social activities. They are also responsible for general office operations and processes. They will provide advice, recommendations, and broad training related to operations. They will work closely with other members of the GMAC Operations team to reinforce consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provide direction related to operations. The Associate Director works closely with executive Marketing leadership, project managers, and other key stakeholders to ensure key priority initiatives are aligned, coordinated, and executed.
RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
Act independently to lead diverse activities, analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, develop complex processes, project outcomes, and initiate solutions to improve effectiveness.
Develop and deliver a project management program: Leading a team to establish project goals and success factors, utilize project management methodologies and processes and ensure all organizational and divisional standards are met.
Provide leadership to the GMAC project managers to ensure throughout the project lifecycle that they monitor and measure project progress, conduct corrective action as necessary, communicate project status information to all stakeholders, perform risk management, and resolve issues and controls project scope and quality.
Guide staff in mapping existing business processes, creating new processes, applying process analysis tools, and developing expertise in process design and process management.
Work with team Director to establish the strategic priorities, goals, success factors and KPIs for the GMAC campaigns, projects, and initiatives.
Manage guidelines and analyze information to achieve results, improve workflow, and solve problems, maintaining expert knowledge of and advising on the organization’s policies and procedures.
Develop and execute an efficient internal communication strategy for ensuring appropriate levels of communication with the full GMAC team.
Plan and host creative ways to build a team-spirited culture of engaged employees, virtually.
Oversee day-to-day operations of facilities and technology management for the GMAC.
Ability to work effectively across multiple complex, strategic projects simultaneously.
Well-versed in industry best practices, and an ability to adapt them to TNC’s organization and culture.
Maintains confidentiality of frequently sensitive and emotionally charged information.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years relevant experience, including working at a senior level.
Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
Experience in developing program-wide strategies and policies.
Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
Experience using project management techniques and tools.
Experience managing a project team and the schedule and financial aspects of large highly complex projects
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
5-7 years relevant experience in a business operations environment.
Current PMP Certification is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated strong ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences.
Experience developing, managing, and implementing operations process, broad communications, and internal events.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade
Critical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills. Results-driven.
Management experience including the ability to motivate, lead, set objectives, and manage performance.
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Ability to work under stress during peak workload periods.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply to position number 49662, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. Applications will be reviewed in the order they’re received and the position will remain open until filled.
Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration.
If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
Title: Director of Development Partnerships, Southern California
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Managing Director of Development Partnerships
Positions Reporting To This Position: None
Location: Flexible
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: F
Salary Range (depending on experience): $88,000 - $132,000
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.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is hiring a Director of Development Partnerships to engage major donors in the Southern California region, with a focus on donor cultivation and stewardship. The Director of Development Partnerships is part of a fundraising team with ambitious revenue and program goals. The Development department’s fundraising program engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund, and raises money for political candidates through our GiveGreen program. The Director of Development Partnerships joins an extremely skilled, hard-working and growing development team, which is building the budget, power, and effectiveness of our family of organizations.
This position is responsible for raising funds from individual and small family foundations at four, five, and six-figure levels. Responsibilities include strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. The Southern California Director of Development Partnerships will support their own work as well as the fundraising efforts of our President and key senior staff and board members within the greater Los Angeles area. Where appropriate, this role also coordinates with and supports the fundraising efforts of the state affiliate in their region.
Responsibilities :
Manage and develop a portfolio of up to 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person or virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, over the phone, and in writing.
Work with the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management to expand the number of donors of color in the Major Gifts portfolio to better reflect the makeup of our nation. Meet with donors and prospects in the Southern California region. It is expected that the Director of Development Partnerships will hold approximately 120 meetings annually with prospective donors. Many of these will be in conjunction with our state partners.
Develop and support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for LCV’s President and other key staff and board members.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of fundraising and cultivation events.
Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising as well as service on committees or working groups, as needed.
Write persuasive and personalized emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in-depth descriptions of programs and the impact they make in the world, ensuring racial justice and equity is centered in our messaging.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Work collaboratively with development, communications, and program staff, along with state partners, to develop compelling materials and talking points to maximize fundraising results, while maintaining our commitment to organizational values of racial justice and equity.
Engage donors as advocates by recruiting them to join calls and meetings and encouraging their own lobbying.
Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into the database in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: 4+ years of experience in fundraising including a successful track record of closing five- and six-figure gifts. Experience writing persuasive materials. Experience with storytelling and messaging around specific issues and/or candidates. Motivated to meet goals, produce results, and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about accountability. Politically savvy with an eagerness for continued learning. Passionate about protecting the environment. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Optimism and a proven interest in politics and meaningful social change.
Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated, exhibits strong judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be well organized, detail oriented, creative, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative.
Cultural Competence: Must share a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Commitment to social change.
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 major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information, with or without accommodation. Able to work hours in excess of stated office hours as needed; ability and willingness to travel approximately 25-30% of the time. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org by April 26, 2021 with "Development Partnerships CA” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Apr 09, 2021
Full time
Title: Director of Development Partnerships, Southern California
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Managing Director of Development Partnerships
Positions Reporting To This Position: None
Location: Flexible
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: F
Salary Range (depending on experience): $88,000 - $132,000
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.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is hiring a Director of Development Partnerships to engage major donors in the Southern California region, with a focus on donor cultivation and stewardship. The Director of Development Partnerships is part of a fundraising team with ambitious revenue and program goals. The Development department’s fundraising program engages major donors for the LCV family of organizations including LCV, LCV Action Fund, LCV Victory Fund, and LCV Education Fund, and raises money for political candidates through our GiveGreen program. The Director of Development Partnerships joins an extremely skilled, hard-working and growing development team, which is building the budget, power, and effectiveness of our family of organizations.
This position is responsible for raising funds from individual and small family foundations at four, five, and six-figure levels. Responsibilities include strategically identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors. The Southern California Director of Development Partnerships will support their own work as well as the fundraising efforts of our President and key senior staff and board members within the greater Los Angeles area. Where appropriate, this role also coordinates with and supports the fundraising efforts of the state affiliate in their region.
Responsibilities :
Manage and develop a portfolio of up to 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person or virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, over the phone, and in writing.
Work with the Director of Prospect Research and Portfolio Management to expand the number of donors of color in the Major Gifts portfolio to better reflect the makeup of our nation. Meet with donors and prospects in the Southern California region. It is expected that the Director of Development Partnerships will hold approximately 120 meetings annually with prospective donors. Many of these will be in conjunction with our state partners.
Develop and support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for LCV’s President and other key staff and board members.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of fundraising and cultivation events.
Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, including our fundraising as well as service on committees or working groups, as needed.
Write persuasive and personalized emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in-depth descriptions of programs and the impact they make in the world, ensuring racial justice and equity is centered in our messaging.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Work collaboratively with development, communications, and program staff, along with state partners, to develop compelling materials and talking points to maximize fundraising results, while maintaining our commitment to organizational values of racial justice and equity.
Engage donors as advocates by recruiting them to join calls and meetings and encouraging their own lobbying.
Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into the database in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: 4+ years of experience in fundraising including a successful track record of closing five- and six-figure gifts. Experience writing persuasive materials. Experience with storytelling and messaging around specific issues and/or candidates. Motivated to meet goals, produce results, and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about accountability. Politically savvy with an eagerness for continued learning. Passionate about protecting the environment. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Optimism and a proven interest in politics and meaningful social change.
Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated, exhibits strong judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be well organized, detail oriented, creative, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative.
Cultural Competence: Must share a commitment to advancing racial justice and equity and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Familiarity with the complexity of issues and obstacles facing communities’ of color engagement in the environmental movement. Commitment to social change.
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 major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information, with or without accommodation. Able to work hours in excess of stated office hours as needed; ability and willingness to travel approximately 25-30% of the time. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org by April 26, 2021 with "Development Partnerships CA” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Title: Senior Director of State Fundraising Programs
Department: State Capacity Building
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of State Development
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: F
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $88,000-$132,000
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.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is hiring a Senior Director of State Fundraising Programs who will work in partnership with our Conservation Voter Movement (CVM) state affiliates to develop strong state-based development programs. This role will work with state affiliate staff and boards to build their fundraising skills, develop and implement successful fundraising plans, and center their development programs in racial justice. The Senior Director of State Fundraising Programs will help strengthen the CVM development cohort by helping cultivate online and in-person opportunities for members to connect, share resources, and learn from one another. This position will play a critical role in supporting the growth and sustainability of state affiliate development programs, acting as a fundraising mentor and coach across the CVM.
Responsibilities :
Mentor selected state affiliates (5-7) to help them raise more money for their organization and build power for our movement. Each state’s needs will be different, but the general work of the fundraising mentor will include:
Assess where each state is starting, build a plan centered in racial justice and equity, and work with affiliate to implement a plan that positions them to address their unique fundraising challenges;
Sharpen board and staff fundraising skills through coaching and on-the-ground or virtual trainings, in coordination with the Vice President, State Racial Justice and Equity as well as the Vice President, Governance & Affiliate Services;
Coach states in creating fundraising and moves management plans; train and coach on prospecting and research;
Assist in hiring and coaching new development staff, ensuring that hiring practices are fair and equitable and aim to recruit more development staff of color;
Provide regular check-ins to practice skills and draft scripts, strategize on major and mid-level donors, and ensure fundraising plans are being well-executed and are culturally competent;
Measure and track progress of states involved in the fundraising mentor program, including metrics around racial justice and equity goals.
Lead fundraising training for the CVM:
Work with VP of State Development to develop and implement annual fundraising trainings, monthly development calls, implicit bias and other trainings;
Assess the needs of the 30+ CVM state affiliates, develop training agendas, act as a trainer, and call on others in the cohort to share their skills and experience;
Organize and deliver special fundraising support initiatives like an economy of scale in case statement development, database management, etc;
Act as the conduit for information sharing about fundraising support available through LCV;
Coordinate with LCV’s State Data Director to ensure that we maximize the use of EveryAction as the common database.
Manage a small portfolio of donors to steward and solicit to keep fundraising and message skills current.
Act as a thought partner and collaborator with VP of State Development:
Work with CVM partners as we center racial justice in our movement-wide development work.
Staff the CVM Development Racial Justice Working Group. Research strategies and tools to support racial justice and equity in fundraising;
Monitor and track joint fundraising between state affiliates and LCV;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience:
Required - 8+ years development experience, including some management experience. Experience in developing and implementing multi-faceted fundraising plans with a focus on individual donors. Strong understanding of a broad scope of the fundraising mechanics, including, but not limited to, individual and institutional giving, events, and prospect research. Demonstrated ability to manage up and willingness to approach things from a problem solving position. Experience in and knowledge of training and facilitation principles and best practices that inspire engagement, interaction, and trust-building. Demonstrated record of success in achieving fundraising results, and the ability to explain and help others replicate success. Experience working directly with boards of directors on fundraising goals. Experience with EveryAction, VAN, and/or Salesforce.
Preferred – 5+ years as development director. Experience working on racial justice/environmental justice or centering racial justice in an organization. Experience coaching others on maximizing the use of their database. Experience fundraising in organizational structures that include 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and PAC entities. Experience working in affiliated networks with national and state entities. Passion for environmental justice and climate movements.
Skills:
Required - An organized and strategic approach to fundraising, work planning and training. Comfortable talking about race, class and oppression with a commitment to helping others center racial justice throughout the organizations and particularly in development departments. A team builder and a team player. Excellent listening communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent relationship builder. Excellent attention to detail. Systems-oriented. Flexible and able to identify and respond to needs as they arise. Curious, life-long learner, open to feedback.
Preferred – Experience with coaching and the art and skill of asking questions and assessing needs. Experience designing trainings that center engagement and interactivities.
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.
Conditions: The location of this position is flexible. The position is part of the State Capacity Building Department, half of whom work remotely; the team meets weekly with quarterly retreats. The position requires travel to work with state affiliates and for trainings, once travel is safe post-COVID. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Senior Director of State Fundraising Programs” in the subject line by February 9, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Jan 20, 2021
Full time
Title: Senior Director of State Fundraising Programs
Department: State Capacity Building
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Vice President of State Development
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: F
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $88,000-$132,000
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.
Our over 2 million members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is hiring a Senior Director of State Fundraising Programs who will work in partnership with our Conservation Voter Movement (CVM) state affiliates to develop strong state-based development programs. This role will work with state affiliate staff and boards to build their fundraising skills, develop and implement successful fundraising plans, and center their development programs in racial justice. The Senior Director of State Fundraising Programs will help strengthen the CVM development cohort by helping cultivate online and in-person opportunities for members to connect, share resources, and learn from one another. This position will play a critical role in supporting the growth and sustainability of state affiliate development programs, acting as a fundraising mentor and coach across the CVM.
Responsibilities :
Mentor selected state affiliates (5-7) to help them raise more money for their organization and build power for our movement. Each state’s needs will be different, but the general work of the fundraising mentor will include:
Assess where each state is starting, build a plan centered in racial justice and equity, and work with affiliate to implement a plan that positions them to address their unique fundraising challenges;
Sharpen board and staff fundraising skills through coaching and on-the-ground or virtual trainings, in coordination with the Vice President, State Racial Justice and Equity as well as the Vice President, Governance & Affiliate Services;
Coach states in creating fundraising and moves management plans; train and coach on prospecting and research;
Assist in hiring and coaching new development staff, ensuring that hiring practices are fair and equitable and aim to recruit more development staff of color;
Provide regular check-ins to practice skills and draft scripts, strategize on major and mid-level donors, and ensure fundraising plans are being well-executed and are culturally competent;
Measure and track progress of states involved in the fundraising mentor program, including metrics around racial justice and equity goals.
Lead fundraising training for the CVM:
Work with VP of State Development to develop and implement annual fundraising trainings, monthly development calls, implicit bias and other trainings;
Assess the needs of the 30+ CVM state affiliates, develop training agendas, act as a trainer, and call on others in the cohort to share their skills and experience;
Organize and deliver special fundraising support initiatives like an economy of scale in case statement development, database management, etc;
Act as the conduit for information sharing about fundraising support available through LCV;
Coordinate with LCV’s State Data Director to ensure that we maximize the use of EveryAction as the common database.
Manage a small portfolio of donors to steward and solicit to keep fundraising and message skills current.
Act as a thought partner and collaborator with VP of State Development:
Work with CVM partners as we center racial justice in our movement-wide development work.
Staff the CVM Development Racial Justice Working Group. Research strategies and tools to support racial justice and equity in fundraising;
Monitor and track joint fundraising between state affiliates and LCV;
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience:
Required - 8+ years development experience, including some management experience. Experience in developing and implementing multi-faceted fundraising plans with a focus on individual donors. Strong understanding of a broad scope of the fundraising mechanics, including, but not limited to, individual and institutional giving, events, and prospect research. Demonstrated ability to manage up and willingness to approach things from a problem solving position. Experience in and knowledge of training and facilitation principles and best practices that inspire engagement, interaction, and trust-building. Demonstrated record of success in achieving fundraising results, and the ability to explain and help others replicate success. Experience working directly with boards of directors on fundraising goals. Experience with EveryAction, VAN, and/or Salesforce.
Preferred – 5+ years as development director. Experience working on racial justice/environmental justice or centering racial justice in an organization. Experience coaching others on maximizing the use of their database. Experience fundraising in organizational structures that include 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4) and PAC entities. Experience working in affiliated networks with national and state entities. Passion for environmental justice and climate movements.
Skills:
Required - An organized and strategic approach to fundraising, work planning and training. Comfortable talking about race, class and oppression with a commitment to helping others center racial justice throughout the organizations and particularly in development departments. A team builder and a team player. Excellent listening communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent relationship builder. Excellent attention to detail. Systems-oriented. Flexible and able to identify and respond to needs as they arise. Curious, life-long learner, open to feedback.
Preferred – Experience with coaching and the art and skill of asking questions and assessing needs. Experience designing trainings that center engagement and interactivities.
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.
Conditions: The location of this position is flexible. The position is part of the State Capacity Building Department, half of whom work remotely; the team meets weekly with quarterly retreats. The position requires travel to work with state affiliates and for trainings, once travel is safe post-COVID. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Senior Director of State Fundraising Programs” in the subject line by February 9, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
New York State Organizing Manager
Develop and lead our advocacy and empowerment work in NY. Use your people management experience to build a diverse and powerful movement of mothers and caregivers advocating for clean, renewable energy over fossil fuels. Recruit, train and manage staff working with member-led teams across the state.
Mothers Out Front is a dynamic social impact organization with ambitious goals to address the climate crisis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative and energetic individual with organizing and management experience.
About Mothers Out Front: Mothers Out Front builds our power as mothers to ensure a livable climate for all children. We are building a diverse national movement of mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers dedicated to convincing elected officials and business leaders to work for a swift, complete and a just transition away from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. We know that mothers have an important role to play in the climate change movement, and when it comes to protecting their children, mothers are an unstoppable force for change! Our goal is simple: to enable mothers to take active leadership in climate change work by providing the structure, training and tools for them to work together on campaigns in their communities and at the statewide level. We are a member-led, national organization that is growing quickly. Founded in 2013, this year’s operating budget is $4.3m. We currently have staff working in eight states and are a fast-growing movement with no plans of slowing down.
Job Summary: Department: Organizing Reports to: Deputy Director of Organizing Supervises: Community Organizer(s) and Senior Organizer(s)
Mothers Out Front is seeking a talented organizer and staff manager to develop and lead our advocacy and empowerment work in New York. As the organizing manager, you’ll help build a diverse and powerful movement of mothers, grandmothers and caregivers advocating for a swift transition away from fossil fuels towards clean and renewable energy. You will recruit, train and manage staff working with member-led teams, and build and support the New York state member leadership team. You’ll work with and draw leadership from frontline communities who experience the worst effects of fossil fuels — from the dangers and challenges caused by extreme weather patterns, to devastating health effects like asthma and other respiratory illnesses — with particular attention to low-income communities and communities of color. The OM supports the statewide membership leadership team in developing and implementing community and state-based campaigns, while coordinating with national organizing efforts to make urgently needed progress toward a healthy and livable climate for all. While the effects of COVID-19 are still emerging, current data suggesting a disproportionate health outcomes in communities of color offer suggest additional urgency and opportunities to local organizing.
Mothers Out Front is excited to expand our presence, power and grassroots organizing approach in New York. We know mothers, caregivers and grandmothers care about protecting public health and ensuring a livable climate for their children – and are ready for the progress that is so urgently needed.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership and Management
Use your management experience and skills to motivate and train a diverse team of staff and members, and ensure culturally-compentent, best-practice administrative procedures.
Recruit, train and manage community and senior organizers to ensure productive, strategic campaigns and to drive growth and leadership development.
Ensure that the organizers are effectively implementing annual goals, deploying training tools, coaching resources, data and membership support.
Train and coach staff to set and meet goals, provide ongoing feedback and conduct annual evaluation of staff; update job descriptions.
Partner with our development team to support the cultivation and procurement of sustainable funding for our work in the state.
Participate in the national Organizing Manager Team to ensure collective impact and growth goals are set and achieved.
Demonstrate organizational leadership within Mothers Out Front that is solution-oriented, strategic and results-oriented.
Work to build staff morale by setting clear expectations, celebrating wins and creating team-building opportunities in your state.
Statewide Impact
Develop, train and maintain a state leadership team; work with the state leadership team to build a statewide movement that engages thousands of moms and other stakeholders for systemic and impactful climate change policy protections.
Develop organizing systems and tools for your state to ensure that your staff and members are supported and functional.
Develop and support statewide and local teams of leaders to build power and win campaigns across the state, and to develop engaging storytelling strategies.
Train and move members up the ladder of engagement;
Create annual statewide vision and SMARTIE goals with staff and members that are strategic, impactful and inspiring.
Participate in strategic coalitions that support our movement and increase our visibility; establish working relationships with key decision-makers, funders, media and other stakeholders in your state to move the campaign work forward.
Coordinate communications resources to ensure that Mothers Out Front is visible across the state, that members are informed of our collective work and that the campaigns at the local and state level have effective communications plans and support.
Support community and senior organizers with organizing and campaign work to ensure local impact.
Administrative Duties
Draft monthly and annual reports.
Oversight of staff paid time off, expenses, lobbying reporting, etc.
Respond promptly to emails, phone calls and Slack messages.
Submit credit card receipts and reimbursements in a timely manner.
Create and manage state budget in partnership with the state leadership team, organizing staff and national leadership.
Education and Experience
At least 2 years of experience organizing in low-income and communities of color, and managing staff of color.
At least 5 years experience in grassroots organizing or campaign settings, including a background in staff management or demonstrated readiness to manage.
Experience in grassroots organizing or movement building with an emphasis on leadership development.
An understanding of campaign development, ideally including experience developing campaigns at the statewide and/or municipal level.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to working with people from a variety of backgrounds, especially ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It’s also helpful if you have experience working with people from different religious, education, generational and gender identity backgrounds as well as those with physical disabilities and of the LGBTQ community.
Experience and comfort with fundraising preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High creativity and strategic action. An ability to thrive in a dynamic, goal-oriented, fast-paced, campaign-oriented environment. Ability to work remotely and be productively self-directed and personally organized.
An understanding of strategic issue campaign development, ideally at the statewide, regional or municipal levels, including attention to power-building and tactics that influence decision-makers, build effective democratic local organizations and use public narrative and story-telling in campaign organizing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to working with people from diverse ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds and demonstrated ability to increase the participation of underrepresented communities
The ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, and to travel across the state regularly and to national staff and manager retreats.
Location: Mothers Out Front is a virtual organization. You can be based anywhere in NY with access to Albany and NYC, and will work from a home office. This full-time position reports to our Deputy Director of Organizing.
Salary and benefits: The salary range is $66,950 to $80,340, depending on experience. A generous benefits package includes health and dental benefits, a 401(k) plan, Medical Flexible Spending plan, paid vacation, holidays, sick days and support for remote work set-up. We offer ongoing training opportunities, a fast-paced, dynamic, supportive and collaborative setting and we are proudly women-led!
To Apply:
Please send your résumé and a cover letter that specifically addresses why you want to work on this issue, for this organization. As separate attachments, include at least 3 professional references and any salary requirements or expectations. References are not contacted unless you are interviewed and notified. Send all materials to: Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
Mothers Out Front is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are especially welcome and encouraged to apply. Diversity, inclusion and broad representation are our strengths.
https://democracypartners.com/content/new-york-state-organizing-manager
Email all materials to: Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
May 21, 2020
Full time
New York State Organizing Manager
Develop and lead our advocacy and empowerment work in NY. Use your people management experience to build a diverse and powerful movement of mothers and caregivers advocating for clean, renewable energy over fossil fuels. Recruit, train and manage staff working with member-led teams across the state.
Mothers Out Front is a dynamic social impact organization with ambitious goals to address the climate crisis. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, collaborative and energetic individual with organizing and management experience.
About Mothers Out Front: Mothers Out Front builds our power as mothers to ensure a livable climate for all children. We are building a diverse national movement of mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers dedicated to convincing elected officials and business leaders to work for a swift, complete and a just transition away from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. We know that mothers have an important role to play in the climate change movement, and when it comes to protecting their children, mothers are an unstoppable force for change! Our goal is simple: to enable mothers to take active leadership in climate change work by providing the structure, training and tools for them to work together on campaigns in their communities and at the statewide level. We are a member-led, national organization that is growing quickly. Founded in 2013, this year’s operating budget is $4.3m. We currently have staff working in eight states and are a fast-growing movement with no plans of slowing down.
Job Summary: Department: Organizing Reports to: Deputy Director of Organizing Supervises: Community Organizer(s) and Senior Organizer(s)
Mothers Out Front is seeking a talented organizer and staff manager to develop and lead our advocacy and empowerment work in New York. As the organizing manager, you’ll help build a diverse and powerful movement of mothers, grandmothers and caregivers advocating for a swift transition away from fossil fuels towards clean and renewable energy. You will recruit, train and manage staff working with member-led teams, and build and support the New York state member leadership team. You’ll work with and draw leadership from frontline communities who experience the worst effects of fossil fuels — from the dangers and challenges caused by extreme weather patterns, to devastating health effects like asthma and other respiratory illnesses — with particular attention to low-income communities and communities of color. The OM supports the statewide membership leadership team in developing and implementing community and state-based campaigns, while coordinating with national organizing efforts to make urgently needed progress toward a healthy and livable climate for all. While the effects of COVID-19 are still emerging, current data suggesting a disproportionate health outcomes in communities of color offer suggest additional urgency and opportunities to local organizing.
Mothers Out Front is excited to expand our presence, power and grassroots organizing approach in New York. We know mothers, caregivers and grandmothers care about protecting public health and ensuring a livable climate for their children – and are ready for the progress that is so urgently needed.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Leadership and Management
Use your management experience and skills to motivate and train a diverse team of staff and members, and ensure culturally-compentent, best-practice administrative procedures.
Recruit, train and manage community and senior organizers to ensure productive, strategic campaigns and to drive growth and leadership development.
Ensure that the organizers are effectively implementing annual goals, deploying training tools, coaching resources, data and membership support.
Train and coach staff to set and meet goals, provide ongoing feedback and conduct annual evaluation of staff; update job descriptions.
Partner with our development team to support the cultivation and procurement of sustainable funding for our work in the state.
Participate in the national Organizing Manager Team to ensure collective impact and growth goals are set and achieved.
Demonstrate organizational leadership within Mothers Out Front that is solution-oriented, strategic and results-oriented.
Work to build staff morale by setting clear expectations, celebrating wins and creating team-building opportunities in your state.
Statewide Impact
Develop, train and maintain a state leadership team; work with the state leadership team to build a statewide movement that engages thousands of moms and other stakeholders for systemic and impactful climate change policy protections.
Develop organizing systems and tools for your state to ensure that your staff and members are supported and functional.
Develop and support statewide and local teams of leaders to build power and win campaigns across the state, and to develop engaging storytelling strategies.
Train and move members up the ladder of engagement;
Create annual statewide vision and SMARTIE goals with staff and members that are strategic, impactful and inspiring.
Participate in strategic coalitions that support our movement and increase our visibility; establish working relationships with key decision-makers, funders, media and other stakeholders in your state to move the campaign work forward.
Coordinate communications resources to ensure that Mothers Out Front is visible across the state, that members are informed of our collective work and that the campaigns at the local and state level have effective communications plans and support.
Support community and senior organizers with organizing and campaign work to ensure local impact.
Administrative Duties
Draft monthly and annual reports.
Oversight of staff paid time off, expenses, lobbying reporting, etc.
Respond promptly to emails, phone calls and Slack messages.
Submit credit card receipts and reimbursements in a timely manner.
Create and manage state budget in partnership with the state leadership team, organizing staff and national leadership.
Education and Experience
At least 2 years of experience organizing in low-income and communities of color, and managing staff of color.
At least 5 years experience in grassroots organizing or campaign settings, including a background in staff management or demonstrated readiness to manage.
Experience in grassroots organizing or movement building with an emphasis on leadership development.
An understanding of campaign development, ideally including experience developing campaigns at the statewide and/or municipal level.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to working with people from a variety of backgrounds, especially ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It’s also helpful if you have experience working with people from different religious, education, generational and gender identity backgrounds as well as those with physical disabilities and of the LGBTQ community.
Experience and comfort with fundraising preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High creativity and strategic action. An ability to thrive in a dynamic, goal-oriented, fast-paced, campaign-oriented environment. Ability to work remotely and be productively self-directed and personally organized.
An understanding of strategic issue campaign development, ideally at the statewide, regional or municipal levels, including attention to power-building and tactics that influence decision-makers, build effective democratic local organizations and use public narrative and story-telling in campaign organizing.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to working with people from diverse ethnic, racial and socioeconomic backgrounds and demonstrated ability to increase the participation of underrepresented communities
The ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, and to travel across the state regularly and to national staff and manager retreats.
Location: Mothers Out Front is a virtual organization. You can be based anywhere in NY with access to Albany and NYC, and will work from a home office. This full-time position reports to our Deputy Director of Organizing.
Salary and benefits: The salary range is $66,950 to $80,340, depending on experience. A generous benefits package includes health and dental benefits, a 401(k) plan, Medical Flexible Spending plan, paid vacation, holidays, sick days and support for remote work set-up. We offer ongoing training opportunities, a fast-paced, dynamic, supportive and collaborative setting and we are proudly women-led!
To Apply:
Please send your résumé and a cover letter that specifically addresses why you want to work on this issue, for this organization. As separate attachments, include at least 3 professional references and any salary requirements or expectations. References are not contacted unless you are interviewed and notified. Send all materials to: Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com
Mothers Out Front is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community and members of other historically disenfranchised groups are especially welcome and encouraged to apply. Diversity, inclusion and broad representation are our strengths.
https://democracypartners.com/content/new-york-state-organizing-manager
Email all materials to: Jobs@DemocracyPartners.com