Resolution Project
420 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10170
Location: New York, NY
Classification: Exempt, full-time
Reporting To: CEO
Start Date: Immediately
Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000
Work Environment: Hybrid (in NYC office at least 2 days per week)
About Resolution Project
At Resolution Project, we see the spark of passion in young people. We work with them to build it into a lifetime of impact. People do not need decades of experience before they can start making a difference in the world. Especially while young, they have the energy, idealism, and ambition to address complex challenges—today. But they need a community that invests and believes in their leadership. Resolution provides this support to young innovators around the world so they can break barriers and ignite meaningful change.
The Resolution Fellowship is the core of our work. To become a Resolution Fellow, young people first compete in our Social Venture Challenge (SVC), pitching ideas for social enterprises in their communities. Those who are selected become Fellows, receiving seed funding and lifelong support. Resolution is there, even if they evolve or pivot from their original ideas, with global resources, mentorship, expertise, and community, along with a growing network of local partners. These components come together to form a proven model that identifies promising young leaders, launches their first ventures, and sticks with them as they grow.
Since our beginning in 2008, Resolution Project has launched and supported the growth of over 500 Fellows, working across six continents and in over 80 countries. Altogether, our Fellows have impacted the lives of more than 4.6 million people around the globe. Through Resolution Project, young leaders receive unmatched guidance and wisdom from a team of partners, volunteers, and innovative peers around the globe. We remain committed—today and always— to all of our Fellows and to expanding our outreach to lower-resourced communities.
Position summary
Resolution seeks to hire a Director of Development (“Director”) as a frontline fundraiser, department head, and key member of the leadership team. The Director will provide clear vision, leadership, and direction on effective strategies for meeting Resolution’s annual revenue goals ($3.4MM) and growing its revenue potential to support greater impact for years to come. This individual will work closely with the CEO to design fundraising approaches and deploy the CEO and Board for maximum effectiveness. The Director will manage a portfolio of existing corporate and foundation relationships; and identify, cultivate, solicit and steward new individual, foundation and corporate donors. This individual will also oversee existing department systems, staff, and practices to direct scaling efforts. Resolution has a strong Board and Advisory Board in place with whom the Director will partner to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. The Director will partner with an events consultant, staff, and volunteers to plan, execute, and grow two major annual fundraising events, two large annual campaigns, as well as several smaller events throughout the year. The Director will also work with volunteer leadership to support various fundraising activities for the broader volunteer community. The Director will lead a department including an Assistant Director of Communications, Senior Community Engagement Associate, Development Coordinator, and soon-to-be hired Development Associate, and will be responsible for directly managing 2-3 of these individuals.
This opportunity is perfect for someone who is skilled in fundraising and who thrives at building and sustaining meaningful relationships. The position requires a passionate, detail-oriented, hard-working individual who can set direction, execute on planned activities, and build deep and lasting relationships with donors and team members. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in front-line fundraising and will bring the ability to expand on Resolution’s existing base.
The candidate must have a flexible schedule, be prepared to join meetings and conference calls earlier and later than regular business hours – including some weekends – and be willing to travel occasionally.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy
Work with the CEO to design, execute, manage, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising strategy that allows the organization to grow and increase our impact.
Develop and deepen relationships with foundation and corporate prospects and partners, and expand Resolution’s network of individual donors.
Grow a scalable, renewable major gifts program.
Design, execute, and assess giving campaigns and donor appeals.
Oversee all fundraising communications strategy for the organization, serving as a thought partner to the Assistant Director of Communications and CEO.
Direct Fundraising
Manage and expand a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the capacity to make major gifts, leading face-to-face solicitations and other direct engagement, and deploying the CEO to participate in or lead solicitations where appropriate.
Proactively develop goals, strategies, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor, ensuring that each one receives frequent personalized engagement, with the support of the rest of the development team.
Oversee messaging, talking points, proposals, and materials for development activity created by the development and communications team.
Supervise staff members conducting prospect research, donor outreach, Salesforce data management, and creation of fundraising activity reports.
Secure and steward event sponsors.
Leadership
Manage, mentor, and support all Development & Communications staff.
Provide goals and projections to inform the annual budgeting process.
Attend board meetings and work with board members to assist with fundraising objectives.
Represent Resolution at relevant conferences, workshops and meetings.
Actively participate in organization-wide strategy discussions and ongoing conversations as a Department Head.
Foster a collaborative environment and manage cross-organizational relationships.
Lead on special projects as determined by opportunity and need.
Other duties as requested.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of demonstrated fundraising experience and success with progressively increasing responsibility.
Experience building and growing a major and HNWI donor program with demonstrated success in revenue growth
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many constituencies, including board members, corporate partners, donors who are volunteers, family offices and foundations, institutional funders, and ultra-high net worth prospects
Strong network within the philanthropic community
Prior management experience
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with vigilant attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet high-quality standards
Computer literacy, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
Experience with donor database software (Salesforce preferred, but training is available)
Commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Learning (outlined here in our DEI statement: https://resolutionproject.org/deistatement/ )
Resolution requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief). Resolution abides by each state’s requirements and acknowledges those may change over time. If moved forward to the phone screen stage, you will have the chance to ask a team member more about this requirement.
Preferred
Experience managing a team and administering a department
Experience working in the social entrepreneurship space and an understanding of the major funders.
Benefits
Resolution does our best to provide a competitive benefits package to our team. Full-time Resolution staff members have access to a range of health plans as well as coverage for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, covered at 100% for the employee. Full time staff also have access to generous paid time off and robust professional development opportunities. In addition, employees may opt into FSA, HSA, transit check, and other voluntary insurance policies.
Resolution is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not engage in and prohibits discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, sex or gender (including pregnancy), LGBTQ+ status or sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital or partnership status, veteran status, military service status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law.
Location: New York, NY
Classification: Exempt, full-time
Reporting To: CEO
Start Date: Immediately
Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000
Work Environment: Hybrid (in NYC office at least 2 days per week)
About Resolution Project
At Resolution Project, we see the spark of passion in young people. We work with them to build it into a lifetime of impact. People do not need decades of experience before they can start making a difference in the world. Especially while young, they have the energy, idealism, and ambition to address complex challenges—today. But they need a community that invests and believes in their leadership. Resolution provides this support to young innovators around the world so they can break barriers and ignite meaningful change.
The Resolution Fellowship is the core of our work. To become a Resolution Fellow, young people first compete in our Social Venture Challenge (SVC), pitching ideas for social enterprises in their communities. Those who are selected become Fellows, receiving seed funding and lifelong support. Resolution is there, even if they evolve or pivot from their original ideas, with global resources, mentorship, expertise, and community, along with a growing network of local partners. These components come together to form a proven model that identifies promising young leaders, launches their first ventures, and sticks with them as they grow.
Since our beginning in 2008, Resolution Project has launched and supported the growth of over 500 Fellows, working across six continents and in over 80 countries. Altogether, our Fellows have impacted the lives of more than 4.6 million people around the globe. Through Resolution Project, young leaders receive unmatched guidance and wisdom from a team of partners, volunteers, and innovative peers around the globe. We remain committed—today and always— to all of our Fellows and to expanding our outreach to lower-resourced communities.
Position summary
Resolution seeks to hire a Director of Development (“Director”) as a frontline fundraiser, department head, and key member of the leadership team. The Director will provide clear vision, leadership, and direction on effective strategies for meeting Resolution’s annual revenue goals ($3.4MM) and growing its revenue potential to support greater impact for years to come. This individual will work closely with the CEO to design fundraising approaches and deploy the CEO and Board for maximum effectiveness. The Director will manage a portfolio of existing corporate and foundation relationships; and identify, cultivate, solicit and steward new individual, foundation and corporate donors. This individual will also oversee existing department systems, staff, and practices to direct scaling efforts. Resolution has a strong Board and Advisory Board in place with whom the Director will partner to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. The Director will partner with an events consultant, staff, and volunteers to plan, execute, and grow two major annual fundraising events, two large annual campaigns, as well as several smaller events throughout the year. The Director will also work with volunteer leadership to support various fundraising activities for the broader volunteer community. The Director will lead a department including an Assistant Director of Communications, Senior Community Engagement Associate, Development Coordinator, and soon-to-be hired Development Associate, and will be responsible for directly managing 2-3 of these individuals.
This opportunity is perfect for someone who is skilled in fundraising and who thrives at building and sustaining meaningful relationships. The position requires a passionate, detail-oriented, hard-working individual who can set direction, execute on planned activities, and build deep and lasting relationships with donors and team members. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in front-line fundraising and will bring the ability to expand on Resolution’s existing base.
The candidate must have a flexible schedule, be prepared to join meetings and conference calls earlier and later than regular business hours – including some weekends – and be willing to travel occasionally.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy
Work with the CEO to design, execute, manage, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising strategy that allows the organization to grow and increase our impact.
Develop and deepen relationships with foundation and corporate prospects and partners, and expand Resolution’s network of individual donors.
Grow a scalable, renewable major gifts program.
Design, execute, and assess giving campaigns and donor appeals.
Oversee all fundraising communications strategy for the organization, serving as a thought partner to the Assistant Director of Communications and CEO.
Direct Fundraising
Manage and expand a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the capacity to make major gifts, leading face-to-face solicitations and other direct engagement, and deploying the CEO to participate in or lead solicitations where appropriate.
Proactively develop goals, strategies, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor, ensuring that each one receives frequent personalized engagement, with the support of the rest of the development team.
Oversee messaging, talking points, proposals, and materials for development activity created by the development and communications team.
Supervise staff members conducting prospect research, donor outreach, Salesforce data management, and creation of fundraising activity reports.
Secure and steward event sponsors.
Leadership
Manage, mentor, and support all Development & Communications staff.
Provide goals and projections to inform the annual budgeting process.
Attend board meetings and work with board members to assist with fundraising objectives.
Represent Resolution at relevant conferences, workshops and meetings.
Actively participate in organization-wide strategy discussions and ongoing conversations as a Department Head.
Foster a collaborative environment and manage cross-organizational relationships.
Lead on special projects as determined by opportunity and need.
Other duties as requested.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of demonstrated fundraising experience and success with progressively increasing responsibility.
Experience building and growing a major and HNWI donor program with demonstrated success in revenue growth
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many constituencies, including board members, corporate partners, donors who are volunteers, family offices and foundations, institutional funders, and ultra-high net worth prospects
Strong network within the philanthropic community
Prior management experience
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with vigilant attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet high-quality standards
Computer literacy, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
Experience with donor database software (Salesforce preferred, but training is available)
Commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Learning (outlined here in our DEI statement: https://resolutionproject.org/deistatement/ )
Resolution requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief). Resolution abides by each state’s requirements and acknowledges those may change over time. If moved forward to the phone screen stage, you will have the chance to ask a team member more about this requirement.
Preferred
Experience managing a team and administering a department
Experience working in the social entrepreneurship space and an understanding of the major funders.
Benefits
Resolution does our best to provide a competitive benefits package to our team. Full-time Resolution staff members have access to a range of health plans as well as coverage for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, covered at 100% for the employee. Full time staff also have access to generous paid time off and robust professional development opportunities. In addition, employees may opt into FSA, HSA, transit check, and other voluntary insurance policies.
Resolution is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not engage in and prohibits discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, sex or gender (including pregnancy), LGBTQ+ status or sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital or partnership status, veteran status, military service status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law.
Human Rights Campaign
Washington, DC
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Director of Human Resources is a proven Human Resources leader responsible for overseeing the Human Resources department. The Director of Human Resources must combine a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Human Resources systems, policies, laws and regulations with in depth experience and a deep commitment to helping shape an organizational culture based in our values. The director must be passionate about the mission, have strong emotional intelligence, and help lead the organization in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as work/life balance. In addition, the director will engage in high level counselling of supervisors and staff to support effective feedback and staff development.
The Director is responsible for planning, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating human resource programs, services, and policies to support organizational strategic goals for a staff of 200+. Over 50% of the staff are represented by SEIU Local 1199-E and are covered by a union contract.
Position Responsibilities:
Leadership
Effectively plan, design, develop, implement and evaluate human resources programs, services, and policies to support organizational strategic goals.
Provide excellent advice and counsel to senior and mid-level managers related to carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters.
Manage and resolve employee relations issues and handle all aspects of resolution, including performance issues and compliance with all relevant legal and union requirements.
Partner with the VP of HR, COO, and senior management to enhance overall organization culture.
Partner with the VP of HR and Senior Vice President of General Counsel in investigating and resolving employee concerns and/or complaints including bringing best practices in investigation, documentation, and ensuring equity in resolution.
Manage HR department employees. Management duties include, when applicable, interviewing, hiring, conducting performance reviews, coaching, motivating, and disciplining employees.
Oversee the HRC Internship program, as well as fellowship hiring.
Compensation and Benefits
Assist in designing compensation and benefits programs that support the organization’s ability to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
Oversee the management and administration of the organization’s compensation, and benefits programs, to ensure equity and competitive compensation and practices.
Recruitment and Hiring
Develop and oversee proactive recruitment strategies aimed to attract diverse, highly qualified candidate pools.
Manage the recruitment and hiring of all staff in conjunction with supervisors and department directors.
Policies and Procedures
Update existing organizational policies and procedures and develop and draft new policies and procedures as needed.
Communicate changes in policies and procedures when applicable.
Offer guidance and advice on interpretation and implementation of policies.
Performance Management
Oversee the performance management process, to ensure the organization is meeting annual review timelines and that there is consistency and equity in ratings criteria throughout the organization
Provide guidance to supervisors in effectively using the performance review system to provide meaningful feedback to staff.
Provide supervisors guidance in coaching, mentoring, and, when necessary, managing disciplinary matters with their staff.
Onboarding, Training & Development
Oversee the onboarding process to make sure that new members of the HRC team are effectively oriented and supported as they enter the organization.
Work with the leadership development team to plan and provide training on human resources policies and management practices.
Encourage and facilitate cross training and succession planning throughout the organization.
Recommend, develop, and evaluate initiatives that will enhance staff development such as career tracks, mentoring programs and others.
Develop programs, onsite events, staff recognition, and off-site events to continue a workplace culture of team-building, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
General Human Resources
Participate in annual budget process and help ensure HR department’s compliance with the budget.
Oversee the HR department’s use of the HRIS and ensure proper retention of employee records.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment regulations.
Oversee the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to all human resources matters.
Evaluate functioning of the HR department and recommend improvements as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with at least seven years of relevant experience required.
Must have a demonstrated track record of significant leadership as a senior human resource manager in an organization of substantial size and diversity.
SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
Prior experience managing full-time employees strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to develop long-term staff recruitment and retention strategies.
Must have successfully managed a broad variety of employee relations issues.
Prior experience developing and delivering training and development programs.
Extensive experience in working with senior management to assess departmental needs, identify talent, recruit and retain talent to the organization.
Knowledge of applicable laws including EEO, FLSA, Title VII, and others.
Experience with Family and Medical Leave and workers’ compensation.
Experience in the following is strongly preferred: compensation structures, 401(k) or 403(b) plans, health insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Experience leading an organization through a long-term planning process and/or transformational process is a plus.
Ability to compile, analyze, and report on data is required.
Experience with HRIS software and producing a variety of reports from the HRIS.
Strong computer skills, especially with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrate initiative in problem-solving, and proven attention to detail are required.
Strong professional ethics and sensitivity in dealing with confidential personnel issues are essential.
Strong commitment to and interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.
We strongly encourage people of color, transgender and non-binary people to apply. HRC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone, including non-LGBTQ people, to join our team.
Position Summary:
The Director of Human Resources is a proven Human Resources leader responsible for overseeing the Human Resources department. The Director of Human Resources must combine a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Human Resources systems, policies, laws and regulations with in depth experience and a deep commitment to helping shape an organizational culture based in our values. The director must be passionate about the mission, have strong emotional intelligence, and help lead the organization in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as work/life balance. In addition, the director will engage in high level counselling of supervisors and staff to support effective feedback and staff development.
The Director is responsible for planning, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating human resource programs, services, and policies to support organizational strategic goals for a staff of 200+. Over 50% of the staff are represented by SEIU Local 1199-E and are covered by a union contract.
Position Responsibilities:
Leadership
Effectively plan, design, develop, implement and evaluate human resources programs, services, and policies to support organizational strategic goals.
Provide excellent advice and counsel to senior and mid-level managers related to carrying out their responsibilities on personnel matters.
Manage and resolve employee relations issues and handle all aspects of resolution, including performance issues and compliance with all relevant legal and union requirements.
Partner with the VP of HR, COO, and senior management to enhance overall organization culture.
Partner with the VP of HR and Senior Vice President of General Counsel in investigating and resolving employee concerns and/or complaints including bringing best practices in investigation, documentation, and ensuring equity in resolution.
Manage HR department employees. Management duties include, when applicable, interviewing, hiring, conducting performance reviews, coaching, motivating, and disciplining employees.
Oversee the HRC Internship program, as well as fellowship hiring.
Compensation and Benefits
Assist in designing compensation and benefits programs that support the organization’s ability to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
Oversee the management and administration of the organization’s compensation, and benefits programs, to ensure equity and competitive compensation and practices.
Recruitment and Hiring
Develop and oversee proactive recruitment strategies aimed to attract diverse, highly qualified candidate pools.
Manage the recruitment and hiring of all staff in conjunction with supervisors and department directors.
Policies and Procedures
Update existing organizational policies and procedures and develop and draft new policies and procedures as needed.
Communicate changes in policies and procedures when applicable.
Offer guidance and advice on interpretation and implementation of policies.
Performance Management
Oversee the performance management process, to ensure the organization is meeting annual review timelines and that there is consistency and equity in ratings criteria throughout the organization
Provide guidance to supervisors in effectively using the performance review system to provide meaningful feedback to staff.
Provide supervisors guidance in coaching, mentoring, and, when necessary, managing disciplinary matters with their staff.
Onboarding, Training & Development
Oversee the onboarding process to make sure that new members of the HRC team are effectively oriented and supported as they enter the organization.
Work with the leadership development team to plan and provide training on human resources policies and management practices.
Encourage and facilitate cross training and succession planning throughout the organization.
Recommend, develop, and evaluate initiatives that will enhance staff development such as career tracks, mentoring programs and others.
Develop programs, onsite events, staff recognition, and off-site events to continue a workplace culture of team-building, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
General Human Resources
Participate in annual budget process and help ensure HR department’s compliance with the budget.
Oversee the HR department’s use of the HRIS and ensure proper retention of employee records.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment regulations.
Oversee the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to all human resources matters.
Evaluate functioning of the HR department and recommend improvements as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with at least seven years of relevant experience required.
Must have a demonstrated track record of significant leadership as a senior human resource manager in an organization of substantial size and diversity.
SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
Prior experience managing full-time employees strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to develop long-term staff recruitment and retention strategies.
Must have successfully managed a broad variety of employee relations issues.
Prior experience developing and delivering training and development programs.
Extensive experience in working with senior management to assess departmental needs, identify talent, recruit and retain talent to the organization.
Knowledge of applicable laws including EEO, FLSA, Title VII, and others.
Experience with Family and Medical Leave and workers’ compensation.
Experience in the following is strongly preferred: compensation structures, 401(k) or 403(b) plans, health insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Experience leading an organization through a long-term planning process and/or transformational process is a plus.
Ability to compile, analyze, and report on data is required.
Experience with HRIS software and producing a variety of reports from the HRIS.
Strong computer skills, especially with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are required.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrate initiative in problem-solving, and proven attention to detail are required.
Strong professional ethics and sensitivity in dealing with confidential personnel issues are essential.
Strong commitment to and interest in the rapidly changing LGBTQ equality movement and a working knowledge of LGBTQ issues.
All positions at the Human Rights Campaign may require travel on a regular basis or periodically. Where the need arises for business travel, appropriate compensation as outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act will apply.