GreenLight Fund

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GreenLight Fund Cincinnati, OH
Nov 20, 2023
Full time
Coordinator, GreenLight Fund Cincinnati Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 44 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $30.5M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 550,000 individuals and families last year alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview We seek an independent and highly organized Coordinator with a passion for serving children and families in Cincinnati. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Cincinnati, and work collaboratively across a growing local team as well as the GreenLight Fund national network of sites. The ideal candidate values equity and opportunity for all, continuous process improvement, attention to detail, and working on complex issues across functions. Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant Cincinnati social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs and research/diligence findings. Maintain internal management, data and reporting systems (experience with Salesforce, Apricot and Box is a plus, but not required) Marketing Communications and Investor Relations. Support planning and execution of annual launch events, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact. Conduct broad research on trends and national context of nonprofits and social innovation. Maintain and contribute regularly to GreenLight Fund Cincinnati’s social media (twitter), and quarterly e-newsletters via Mailchimp. Maintain the GreenLight Fund Cincinnati’s website pages and contribute to blog postings Conduct prospect research on potential Cincinnati donors/investors, including individuals, corporations and foundations. Maintain GreenLight Cincinnati’s investor database in Salesforce Operations and Administration and support on grant proposal/report writing, as necessary. Assist with scheduling and logistics of key meetings and site visits. Perform data entry, including contact and file management in Salesforce. Maintain GreenLight Cincinnati diligence database in Apricot; prepare and export reports on portfolio organizations, as needed. Support portfolio organizations, as needed. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 1 to 4 years of related experience.  Location This position is based in GreenLight Fund Cincinnati.  Compensation and Benefits The salary for this position is $49,000. GreenLight Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes:  Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Dental and Vision Insurance through Guardian (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Full coverage of all mental health visit copays through Blue Cross Blue Shield (100% paid by GLF) Safe Harbor 401k. GLF will match 100% of the first 3% of salary and 50% of the next 2% Short and Long-term disability and Life insurance fully paid by GreenLight Fund 10 company-wide holiday closings and 3 floating holidays The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day off Up to 12 sick days (6 days in your first year, if you start after July 1st) Up to 2 personal days (1 day in your first year, if you start after July 1st) COVID-19 Benefits Vacation Days: 15 days in years 1-3, 20 days in years 4-5, and 25 days in year 6 and beyond 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents Up to $75 per month of cell phone reimbursement Up to $100 per month of WiFi reimbursement Up to $1,500 per year for professional development Access to Holisticly (40 Holisticly Credits per Month) GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleops@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund Remote
Nov 17, 2023
Full time
Manager of Site Success Organization Overview Founded in 2004, GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity. In our 12 sites, we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in, and launch proven organizations from other areas in the country, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change. Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive economic opportunity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site. Since 2004, we have launched 45 portfolio organizations across 12 sites, invested $31M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 560,000 individuals and families in 2022 alone. GreenLight Fund is headquartered in Boston, with sites in Atlanta, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Chicago, Detroit, Kansas City, Newark, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, and the Twin Cities. GreenLight is continuing to expand and adding a new site each year, including its next site: Denver, CO. GreenLight Fund continues to grow strategically, with a focus on deepening community impact, growing to new cities, building our learning capacity, building strategic partnerships, and centering equity in all that we do. Position Overview  The Manager of Site Success is responsible for supporting site success across the GreenLight network, through the coordination of site management and reporting on site success and supporting the Vice Presidents of Site Success. This is an ideal opportunity for an organized and strategic professional who loves designing processes, managing short and long-term projects and supporting leaders.  Key Areas of Responsibility Site Success Dashboard Management Conduct data pulls for site success dashboards and update quarterly. Check for quality data within Salesforce, Apricot and other GLF systems.  Support implementation of site success dashboard improvements and support sites to ensure accurate data input. Coordinate process for annual Site Success Definition Learning Loop Support collection, review, analysis, and reporting of trends across sites coming from Fund Cycle Planning Meetings, Quarterly Goals/Dashboard reviews, and Annual Planning Reflections. Supporting Vice Presidents of Site Success (VPSSs) Manage Fund Cycle Planning Meetings Manage calendar of when Fund Cycle Planning meetings need to take place by site and support consistent implementation.  Support development of processes and tools to ensure EDs and VPSSs feel prepared and equipped to hold Fund Cycle Planning meetings. Fund Cycle Optimization Support codification of current understanding and leverage new learnings to determine our Optimized Fund Cycle and support VPSSs to share learnings with functional areas and EDs.  ED Manager Meeting Support Support creation of regular VPSS agendas, keeping meeting notes and organizing follow-up items  Develop VPSS agenda topic calendar based on time of year and typical needs, including planning for engagement of functional leads throughout year as needed Support Onboarding of Executive Directors Coordinate logistics of ED hiring processes  Support development of ED onboarding materials and scheduling training meetings with functional areas Support development of board report materials on site success Logistical Support Planning site success retreats as needed Track and manage site success budget (will need budget for SAC, event travel etc) Other projects as needed (example: build out development of site role competencies) Support travel planning and logistics as needed Annual Planning Support, review, and adjustment of the Site Success elements of Annual Planning  Support updating Site Success Goals Bank Support processes to ensure consistency across sites where needed Coordinate processes for events & SAC meeting attendance to support onboarding/learning Required Qualifications A minimum of three years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility; A deep commitment to removing barriers to inclusive prosperity so individuals and families can thrive, and an understanding of the challenges and inequities facing families living in low-income communities; Strong interpersonal skills, including cultural agility skills necessary to work effectively with diverse people, teams, and communities; Strong project and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage several projects concurrently; Outstanding research, writing and communication skills; Willingness to quickly learn and analyze new information; Ability to take initiative and think creatively; Flexibility, humor, and a passion for GreenLight’s mission; Live in reasonable proximity to a GreenLight site: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Denver, Kansas City, Greater Newark, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and the Twin Cities. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience; Experience in supporting executive leadership and managing across teams; Experience with the GreenLight from either working at GreenLight or with a GreenLight portfolio organization; Experience using programmatic performance management platforms (e.g. Apricot) and/or CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce) and Microsoft Office; Experience working in a national, multi-site organization and understanding of the dynamics that can arise between the national/headquarters and sites responsible for program implementation. Location Applicants must live in reasonable proximity to a GreenLight site: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Denver, Kansas City, Greater Newark, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and the Twin Cities. Compensation and Benefits This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary for this position is $85,000. GreenLight Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes:  Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Dental and Vision Insurance through Guardian (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Full coverage of all mental health visit copays through Blue Cross Blue Shield (100% paid by GLF) Safe Harbor 401k. GLF will match 100% of the first 3% of salary and 50% of the next 2% Short and Long-term disability and Life insurance fully paid by GreenLight Fund 10 company-wide holiday closings and 3 floating holidays The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day off Up to 12 sick days (6 days in your first year, if you start after July 1st) Up to 2 personal days (1 day in your first year, if you start after July 1st) COVID-19 Benefits Vacation Days: 15 days in years 1-3, 20 days in years 4-5, and 25 days in year 6 and beyond 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents Up to $75 per month of cell phone reimbursement Up to $100 per month of WiFi reimbursement Up to $1,500 per year for professional development Access to Holisticly (40 Holisticly Credits per Month) GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleops@greenlightfund.org.
GreenLight Fund Denver, CO, USA
Oct 18, 2023
Full time
Coordinator, GreenLight Fund Denver Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 44 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $30.5M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 550,000 individuals and families last year alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview We seek an independent and highly organized Coordinator with a passion for serving children and families in Denver. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Denver, and work collaboratively across a growing local team as well as the GreenLight Fund national network of sites. The ideal candidate values equity and opportunity for all, continuous process improvement, attention to detail, and working on complex issues across functions. Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant Denver social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs and research/diligence findings. Maintain internal management, data and reporting systems (experience with Salesforce, Apricot and Box is a plus, but not required) Marketing Communications and Investor Relations. Support planning and execution of annual launch events, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact. Conduct broad research on trends and national context of nonprofits and social innovation. Maintain and contribute regularly to GreenLight Fund Denver’s social media (twitter), and quarterly e-newsletters via Mailchimp. Maintain the GreenLight Fund Denver’s website pages and contribute to blog postings Conduct prospect research on potential Denver donors/investors, including individuals, corporations and foundations. Maintain GreenLight Denver’s investor database in Salesforce Operations and Administration and support on grant proposal/report writing, as necessary. Assist with scheduling and logistics of key meetings and site visits. Perform data entry, including contact and file management in Salesforce. Maintain GreenLight Denver’s diligence database in Apricot; prepare and export reports on portfolio organizations, as needed. Support portfolio organizations, as needed. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 1 to 4 years of related experience.  Bilingual abilities are a plus. Location This position is based in GreenLight Fund Denver.  Compensation and Benefits This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary for this position is $50,000. GreenLight Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes:  Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Dental and Vision Insurance through Guardian (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Full coverage of all mental health visit copays through Blue Cross Blue Shield (100% paid by GLF) Safe Harbor 401k. GLF will match 100% of the first 3% of salary and 50% of the next 2% Short and Long-term disability and Life insurance fully paid by GreenLight Fund 10 company-wide holiday closings and 3 floating holidays The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day off Up to 12 sick days (6 days in your first year, if you start after July 1st) Up to 2 personal days (1 day in your first year, if you start after July 1st) COVID-19 Benefits Vacation Days: 15 days in years 1-3, 20 days in years 4-5, and 25 days in year 6 and beyond 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents Up to $75 per month of cell phone reimbursement Up to $100 per month of WiFi reimbursement Up to $1,500 per year for professional development Access to Holisticly (40 Holisticly Credits per Month) GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleops@greenlightfund.org.
GreenLight Fund Denver, Colorado
Sep 21, 2023
Full time
Program Manager, GreenLight Fund Denver Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 44 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $30.5M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 550,000 individuals and families last year alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview We seek an independent, highly organized, and community-focused Program Manager with a passion for equity and serving children and families in Denver. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Denver, and work collaboratively with a local team as well as a national network of sites. The ideal candidate can research and organize multiple forms of data, work across diverse groups of stakeholders, communicate clearly, lead with integrity, and highly values opportunity for all. Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant community-based social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Perform local landscape analysis including qualitative and quantitative market research, data evaluation and attending meetings with key stakeholders and relevant local leaders with the Executive Director. Conduct due diligence on prospective portfolio organizations, including financial evaluation and impact assessments. Record, synthesize and produce reports and briefs based on analysis and key findings. Write grant proposals, requests, reports and end of year asks/payment reminders. Establish local office and related operations, including tracking of site expenses. Work across national sites to identify internal best practices to replicate and implement locally. Support with portfolio management. Meet with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding research/diligence findings, program challenges, and program direction. Partner with the Executive Director in executing GreenLight Denver’s annual donor stewardship/investor relations plan, including investor outreach, cultivation, engagement and stewardship. Partner with the Executive Director in establishing, owning, and maintaining community-based relationships & support with executing community engagement strategy. Collaborate with the Executive Director to create and execute an annual communications plan. Lead planning and execution of annual events, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 4 to 7 years of related experience.  Bilingual abilities are a plus. Location This position is based in GreenLight Fund Denver.  Compensation and Benefits  This is a full-time, exempt position. The salary for this position is $85,000. GreenLight Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes:  Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Dental and Vision Insurance through Guardian (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Full coverage of all mental health visit copays through Blue Cross Blue Shield (100% paid by GLF) Safe Harbor 401k. GLF will match 100% of the first 3% of salary and 50% of the next 2% Short and Long-term disability and Life insurance fully paid by GreenLight Fund 10 company-wide holiday closings and 3 floating holidays The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day off Up to 12 sick days (6 days in your first year, if you start after July 1st) Up to 2 personal days (1 day in your first year, if you start after July 1st) COVID-19 Benefits Vacation Days: 15 days in years 1-3, 20 days in years 4-5, and 25 days in year 6 and beyond 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents Up to $75 per month of cell phone reimbursement Up to $100 per month of WiFi reimbursement Up to $1,500 per year for professional development Access to Holisticly (40 Holisticly Credits per Month) GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleops@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund Minneapolis, MN
May 25, 2023
Full time
Coordinator, GreenLight Fund (Multiple Sites) Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 44 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $30.5M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 550,000 individuals and families last year alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  GreenLight Fund Twin Cities Overview   GreenLight Fund launched in the Twin Cities in 2020 - in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. At a time when the racial disparities that exist locally were exacerbated by the global pandemic and continued violence against Black and Brown bodies, GreenLight Fund Twin Cities made the decision to prioritize organizations that focused on collaboratively creating opportunities for inclusive prosperity within Black communities. In 2022, we brought in Let Everyone Advance with Dignity, a public health approach to community safety, designed to provide intensive, holistic care to individuals cycling in and out of the legal system. To add to our portfolio, we are currently focusing on Black and Indigenous Maternal Health as well as Mental Health for Black and Brown youth. Our goal is to remove barriers within these communities, because when Black and Brown communities succeed, we all do.  GreenLight Fund Kansas City Overview GreenLight Fund launched in Kansas City in 2018, a vibrant community with a strong philanthropic spirit and a willingness to innovate, but also a community where ongoing and systemic racism have not created equal opportunities for Black and Brown residents and families to thrive.  Responding to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, GreenLight Fund Kansas City has made investments in youth mental health - the Becoming a Man and Working on Womanhood school based counseling programs, and child care - a collaboration between national leader in family child care, All Our Kin, and Kansas City early education leader, The Family Conservancy.    Position Overview We are seeking an independent, highly organized, and community focused Coordinator with a passion for equity and addressing economic mobility for historically under-resourced communities to support the work in both the Twin Cities and Kansas City. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Twin Cities, and work collaboratively across the local team in the Twin Cities as well as Kansas City. You are a great fit for this role if you (1) take initiative and learn quickly (2) are highly organized and ready and willing to take on administrative and organizational tasks, (3) have a strong love of learning and research, (4) have strong written and oral communication skills (5) are a self-starter who is comfortable being behind the scenes, helping to make the “magic” happen.   Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs and research/diligence findings. Maintain internal management, data and reporting systems (experience with Salesforce, Apricot and Box is a plus, but not required) Marketing Communications and Investor Relations. Support planning and execution of annual launch events, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact. Conduct broad research on trends and national context of nonprofits and social innovation. Maintain and contribute regularly to GreenLight Fund social media (twitter), and quarterly e-newsletters via Mailchimp. Maintain website pages and contribute to blog postings. Conduct prospect research on potential donors/investors, including individuals, corporations and foundations. Maintain investor database in Salesforce Operations and Administration and support on grant proposal/report writing as necessary. Assist with scheduling and logistics of key meetings and site visits. Perform data entry, including contact and file management in Salesforce. Maintain database in Apricot; prepare and export reports on portfolio organizations as needed. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 1 to 4 years of related experience.  Location This position is based in GreenLight Fund Twin Cities.  Salary The salary for this position is $61,000. GreenLight Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes:  Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Dental and Vision Insurance through Guardian (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Full coverage of all mental health visit copays through Blue Cross Blue Shield (100% paid by GLF) Safe Harbor 401k. GLF will match 100% of the first 3% of salary and 50% of the next 2% Short and Long-term disability and Life insurance fully paid by GreenLight Fund 10 company-wide holiday closings and 3 floating holidays The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day off Up to 12 sick days (6 days in your first year, if you start after July 1st) Up to 2 personal days (1 day in your first year, if you start after July 1st) COVID-19 Benefits Vacation Days: 15 days in years 1-3, 20 days in years 4-5, and 25 days in year 6 and beyond 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents Up to $75 per month of cell phone reimbursement Up to $100 per month of WiFi reimbursement Up to $1,500 per year for professional development Access to Holisticly (40 Holisticly Credits per Month) GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleops@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund Newark, NJ
Mar 20, 2023
Full time
Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 44 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $30.5M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 550,000 individuals and families last year alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview We seek a driven, highly organized, and detail-oriented Coordinator with strong written and verbal communication skills and a passion for equity and addressing economic mobility for historically under-resourced communities in the Greater Newark area. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Greater Newark, and work collaboratively across the local team as well as the GreenLight Fund national network of sites.  Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant Greater Newark social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs and research/diligence findings. Maintain internal management, data and reporting systems (experience with Salesforce, Apricot and Box is a plus, but not required) Marketing Communications and Investor Relations. Support planning and execution of annual launch events, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact. Conduct broad research on trends and national context of nonprofits and social innovation. Maintain and contribute regularly to GreenLight Fund Greater Newark’s social media (twitter), and quarterly e-newsletters via Mailchimp. Maintain the GreenLight Fund Greater Newark’s website pages and contribute to blog postings Conduct prospect research on potential Greater Newark donors/investors, including individuals, corporations and foundations. Maintain GreenLight Greater Newark’s investor database in Salesforce Operations and Administration and support on grant proposal/report writing, as necessary. Assist with scheduling and logistics of key meetings and site visits. Perform data entry, including contact and file management in Salesforce. Maintain GreenLight Greater Newark’s diligence database in Apricot; prepare and export reports on portfolio organizations, as needed. Support portfolio organizations, as needed. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 1 to 4 years of related experience.  Location This position is based in GreenLight Fund Greater Newark.  Compensation and Benefits The salary for this position is $54,000. GreenLight Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes:  Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Dental and Vision Insurance through Guardian (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Full coverage of all mental health visit copays through Blue Cross Blue Shield (100% paid by GLF) Safe Harbor 401k. GLF will match 100% of the first 3% of salary and 50% of the next 2% Short and Long-term disability and Life insurance fully paid by GreenLight Fund 10 company-wide holiday closings and 3 floating holidays The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day off Up to 12 sick days (6 days in your first year, if you start after July 1st) Up to 2 personal days (1 day in your first year, if you start after July 1st) COVID-19 Benefits Vacation Days: 15 days in years 1-3, 20 days in years 4-5, and 25 days in year 6 and beyond 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents Up to $75 per month of cell phone reimbursement Up to $100 per month of WiFi reimbursement Up to $1,500 per year for professional development Access to Holisticly (40 Holisticly Credits per Month) To Apply To apply, please submit a thoughtful resume and cover letter as well as a previous work sample that will help us understand how you think and operate. The work sample can be an email you sent to your team, a proposal or paper, or anything you’ve created that may give us a sense of your work. This does not need to be directly relevant to the Coordinator role you’re applying for. GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund Detroit, MI, USA
Feb 07, 2023
Full time
Organization Overview   GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 39 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $26M, and attracted an additional $169M from other funding sources, reaching more than 417,000 individuals and families in 2021 alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  GreenLight Fund Detroit Overview  GreenLight Fund Detroit recently launched a second $5M fund following a successful first fund that locally launched the Center for Employment Opportunities to reduce re-incarceration and barriers to employment; New Teacher Center to improve teacher retention and district student performance; and Springboard Collaborative to close the K-3 literacy gap between home and school. Position Overview We seek an independent, highly organized, and community-focused Program Manager with a passion for equity and serving children and families in Detroit. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Detroit, and work collaboratively with a local team as well as a national network of sites. The ideal candidate can research and organize multiple forms of data, work across diverse groups of stakeholders, communicate clearly, lead with integrity, and highly values opportunity for all. Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant community-based social issues and priorities facing children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Perform local landscape analysis including qualitative and quantitative market research, data evaluation and convening of key stakeholders, residents, and sector leaders. Conduct due diligence on prospective portfolio organizations from across the nation, including financial evaluation and impact assessments. Record, synthesize and produce reports and briefs based on analysis and key findings. Support the Executive Director with nurturing and managing an existing portfolio of organizations to best serve the local community. Organize and manage multiple community and advisory meetings to support annual selection cycles. Partner with the Executive Director in developing and implementing a community engagement strategy while establishing and maintaining relevant relationships. Collaborate with the local team to build and execute an external communications plan. Support donor stewardship and the execution of an annual investor relations plan. Lead planning and execution of major stakeholder and portfolio events as necessary. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 4 to 7 years of related experience.  Location This position is based in GreenLight Fund Detroit.  Compensation and Benefits The target salary for this position is $84,000. GreenLight Fund offers a generous benefits package that includes:  Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Dental and Vision Insurance through Guardian (80% paid by GLF, 20% by the employee for employees and family members) Full coverage of all mental health visit copays through Blue Cross Blue Shield (100% paid by GLF) Safe Harbor 401k. GLF will match 100% of the first 3% of salary and 50% of the next 2% Short and Long-term disability and Life insurance fully paid by GreenLight Fund 10 company-wide holiday closings and 3 floating holidays The week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day off Up to 12 sick days (6 days in your first year, if you start after July 1st) Up to 2 personal days (1 day in your first year, if you start after July 1st) COVID-19 Benefits Vacation Days: 15 days in years 1-3, 20 days in years 4-5, and 25 days in year 6 and beyond 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth parents, 6 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birth parents Up to $75 per month of cell phone reimbursement Up to $100 per month of WiFi reimbursement Up to $1,500 per year for professional development Access to Holisticly (40 Holisticly Credits per Month) GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund San Francisco, CA, USA
Jan 03, 2023
Full time
Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 44 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $30.5M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 550,000 individuals and families last year alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  GreenLight Fund Bay Area GreenLight launched in the Bay Area in 2012 and since then has brought seven innovative nonprofit organizations to the community which are now serving over 45,000 people annually. The Bay Area portfolio includes Genesys Works, uAspire, Springboard Collaborative, Blueprint Math Fellows, ParentChild+, Food Connect and EveryoneOn.  Position Overview  We seek a driven, highly organized, and community-focused Program Manager with a passion for equity and addressing economic mobility for historically under-resourced communities in the greater Bay Area. This position will report to the Senior Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Bay Area, and work collaboratively across a growing local team as well as the GreenLight Fund national network of sites. Their focus will be on executing our local grant-making selection cycle including conducting needs assessments, landscape analysis, conducting due diligence on potential portfolio organizations and planning advisory council meetings.  Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant community-based social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Perform local landscape analysis including qualitative and quantitative market research, data evaluation and attending meetings with key stakeholders and relevant local leaders with the Executive Director. Conduct due diligence on prospective portfolio organizations, including financial evaluation and impact assessments. Record, synthesize and produce reports and briefs based on analysis and key findings. Write grant proposals, requests, reports and end of year asks/payment reminders. Establish local office and related operations, including tracking of site expenses. Work across national sites to identify internal best practices to replicate and implement locally. Support with portfolio management. Meet with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding research/diligence findings, program challenges, and program direction. Partner with the Executive Director in executing GreenLight Bay Area's annual donor stewardship/investor relations plan, including investor outreach, cultivation, engagement and stewardship. Partner with the Executive Director in establishing, owning, and maintaining community-based relationships & support with executing community engagement strategy. Collaborate with the Executive Director to create and execute an annual communications plan. Lead planning and execution of annual events, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 4 to 7 years of related experience.  Location This position is based in GreenLight Fund Bay Area.  Salary The salary for this position is $92,000. GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, health and wellbeing benefits, and a professional development stipend.  GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund Philadelphia, PA, USA
Dec 06, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 44 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $30.5M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 550,000 individuals and families last year alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  GreenLight Fund Philadelphia Overview  GreenLight Fund Philadelphia has 7 organizations that make up our portfolio:  Single Stop USA, Year Up, Center for Employment Opportunities, ParentChild+, Compass Working Capital, Hopeworks and The Fountain Fund. Together, these organizations reach thousands of families and individuals in distinct ways that help them advance economically.  Position Overview We seek an independent, highly organized, and community focused Program Associate with a passion for equity and addressing economic mobility for historically under-resourced communities in the greater Philadelphia area. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Philadelphia, and work collaboratively across a growing local team as well as the GreenLight Fund national network of sites.  Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant local social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Perform local landscape analysis including qualitative and quantitative market research, data evaluation and attending meetings with key stakeholders and relevant local leaders with the Executive Director. Conduct due diligence on prospective portfolio organizations, including financial evaluation and impact assessments. Record, synthesize and produce reports and briefs based on analysis and key findings. Write grant proposals, requests, reports and end of year asks/payment reminders. Establish local office and related operations, including tracking of site expenses. Work across national sites to identify effective internal practices to replicate and implement locally. Support with portfolio management. Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs and research/diligence findings. Maintain internal management, data and reporting systems (experience with Salesforce, Apricot and Box is a plus, but not required) Marketing Communications and Investor Relations. Support planning and execution of annual launch events, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact. Support Executive Director with creation and execution of annual communications plan including ongoing maintenance of GreenLight Fund Philadelphia's social media (twitter), and quarterly e-newsletters via Mailchimp, GreenLight Fund Philadelphia's website pages and contribute to blog postings. Support execution of GreenLight Philadelphia’s annual donor stewardship/investor relations plan, including investor outreach, cultivation, engagement and stewardship Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience.  Location This position is based in GreenLight Fund Philadelphia.  Salary The salary for this position is $74,000. GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, health and wellbeing benefits, and a professional development stipend.  GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org.
GreenLight Fund Boston, MA
Oct 24, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 44 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $30.5M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 550,000 individuals and families last year alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview We seek an independent, highly organized, and community focused Program Associate with a passion for equity and addressing economic mobility for historically under-resourced communities in the greater Boston area. This position will report to the Associate Director of GreenLight Fund Boston, and work collaboratively across a growing local team as well as the GreenLight Fund national network of sites.  Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant local social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Perform local landscape analysis including qualitative and quantitative market research, data evaluation and attending meetings with key stakeholders and relevant local leaders with the Executive Director. Conduct due diligence on prospective portfolio organizations, including financial evaluation and impact assessments. Record, synthesize and produce reports and briefs based on analysis and key findings. Write grant proposals, requests, reports and end of year asks/payment reminders. Establish local office and related operations, including tracking of site expenses. Work across national sites to identify effective internal practices to replicate and implement locally. Support with portfolio management. Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs and research/diligence findings. Maintain internal management, data and reporting systems (experience with Salesforce, Apricot and Box is a plus, but not required) Marketing Communications and Investor Relations. Support planning and execution of annual launch events, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact. Support Executive Director with creation and execution of annual communications plan including ongoing maintenance of GreenLight Fund Boston's social media (twitter), and quarterly e-newsletters via Mailchimp, GreenLight Fund Boston's website pages and contribute to blog postings. Support execution of GreenLight Boston's annual donor stewardship/investor relations plan, including investor outreach, cultivation, engagement and stewardship Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience.  Location This position is required to be based in Greater Boston.  Salary The salary for this position is $74,000. GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, health and wellbeing benefits, and a professional development stipend.  GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund
Oct 23, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 44 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $30.5M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 550,000 individuals and families last year alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview GreenLight Fund seeks an energetic, organized, and detail-oriented Gift Coordinator to join our External Affairs team. The Gift Coordinator is responsible for the efficient updating of donor records and accurate processing of gifts, timely acknowledgments and receipts, filing and generating reports. The External Affairs team is led by the Vice President, External Affairs. The Gift Coordinator will report to the Development Manager and will work collaboratively across the External Affairs team, Finance and Operations team and the broader GreenLight Fund network.  Key Areas of Responsibility Gift Processing Work with the GreenLight Fund site team and Finance and Operations team to maintain an accurate tracking system for gifts. The Gift Coordinator will own gift processing across the organization including: Creating and updating contacts in Salesforce for new donors and gifts. Generating, sending, and tracking invoices for pledged gifts. Processing gifts received by check, wire, stock, or online donation. Tracking gift receipts in Salesforce.  Accurately coding gifts in Sage Intacct accounting system.  Generating and sending acknowledgement letters and tax receipt language and ensuring strong communication with each local GreenLight team. Generating regular (automated) reports to communicate across GreenLight Fund.  Find efficiencies and automate processes across gift processing sequences and prioritize strong communication with local site teams and national departments.  Other duties as required. National External Affairs Team Collaborate with the External Affairs team by informing the ongoing refinement and continuous improvement of the external affairs resource library. Maintain effective feedback loops between local site teams and the external affairs team.  Participate in cross-functional work groups and collaborate on special projects that advance key organizational priorities such as database management and improvement, coding of prospects, and supporting sites in Salesforce input as well as training.  Provide occasional coverage for the Site Support Manager, as needed, especially when special projects arise.  Support special projects to improve the effectiveness of fundraising and donor relations. Other duties as required. Requirements Minimum of 3 years of data entry experience. A deep commitment to removing barriers to inclusive prosperity so individuals and families can thrive. Command of all Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Strong orientation towards data and building efficient systems, with the ability to communicate their value to others. A willingness to learn quickly and analyze new information. An ability to take initiative and think creatively. A demonstrated ability to plan, organize and perform multiple duties with minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.  Ability to prepare letters, reports, and assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all materials.  Ability to learn new applications and tools.  Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience. Advanced experience in Salesforce within a development environment. Experience working in a national, multi-site organization.  Location Preference for candidates based in close proximity to the following GreenLight cities: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Kansas City, Newark, and Philadelphia.  Salary The salary for this position is $52,500. GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, health and wellbeing benefits, and a professional development stipend.  GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org.
GreenLight Fund Charlotte, NC
Oct 23, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 44 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $30.5M, and attracted an additional $206M from other funding sources, reaching more than 550,000 individuals and families last year alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant local social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Perform local landscape analysis including qualitative and quantitative market research, data evaluation and attending meetings with key stakeholders and relevant local leaders with the Executive Director. Conduct due diligence on prospective portfolio organizations, including financial evaluation and impact assessments. Record, synthesize and produce reports and briefs based on analysis and key findings. Write grant proposals, requests, reports and end of year asks/payment reminders. Establish local office and related operations, including tracking of site expenses. Work across national sites to identify effective internal practices to replicate and implement locally. Support with portfolio management. Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs and research/diligence findings. Maintain internal management, data and reporting systems (experience with Salesforce, Apricot and Box is a plus, but not required) Marketing Communications and Investor Relations. Support planning and execution of annual launch events, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact. Support Executive Director with creation and execution of annual communications plan including ongoing maintenance of GreenLight Fund Charlotte's social media (twitter), and quarterly e-newsletters via Mailchimp, GreenLight Fund Charlotte's website pages and contribute to blog postings. Support execution of GreenLight Charlotte's annual donor stewardship/investor relations plan, including investor outreach, cultivation, engagement and stewardship Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 3 to 5 years of related experience.  Location This position is required to be based in or near Charlotte, NC.  Salary The salary for this position is $65,000. GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, health and wellbeing benefits, and a professional development stipend.  GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org.
GreenLight Fund Detroit, MI, USA
Oct 06, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 39 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $26M, and attracted an additional $169M from other funding sources, reaching more than 417,000 individuals and families in 2021 alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  GreenLight Fund Detroit Overview  GreenLight Fund Detroit is part of a national nonprofit network with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  GreenLight Fund Detroit recently announced a second $5M fund and its first fund launched the Center for Employment Opportunities to reduce re-incarceration and barriers to employment; New Teacher Center to improve teacher retention and district student performance; and Springboard Collaborative to close the K-3 literacy gap between home and school. Position Overview We seek an independent, highly organized, and social justice focused Coordinator with a passion for serving children and families in Detroit. Must thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial culture, love internal operations, and communicate effectively. The ideal candidate values equity and opportunity for all, continuous process improvement, attention to detail, and working on complex issues across functions. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Detroit, and work collaboratively across a growing local team as well as the GreenLight Fund national network of sites.  Key Areas of Responsibility Research current, relevant Detroit social issues and priorities facing historically underserved children, youth and families with barriers to social and economic mobility. Prepare and format presentations, reports and supporting materials for all advisory and community meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs, and relevant research. Maintain internal project management, data entry and reporting systems (Salesforce, Google Sheets, Apricot and Box experience is a plus, but not required). Support planning and execution of annual portfolio organization events, showcasing organizations, people, and local impact. Conduct broad research on trends and national context of nonprofits and social innovation. Maintain and contribute regularly to local social media (Twitter) and Mailchimp e-newsletters. Maintain the GreenLight Fund Detroit website pages and contribute to blog postings. Conduct prospect research on potential Detroit donors/investors, and support ongoing stewardship for individuals, corporations and foundations. Maintain GreenLight Fund Detroit’s investor database and support grant proposal/report writing as needed. Assist with scheduling and logistics of key meetings and site visits. Support consistent communications across a broad set of stakeholders. Maintain local portfolio impact data and prepare reports as needed. Support portfolio organizations as needed. Other tasks as assigned. Requirements Minimum of 1 to 4 years of related experience.  Location This full-time, permanent position is based in Detroit, Michigan.  Salary and Benefits The salary for this position is $50,000. GreenLight Fund offers a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, remote work assistance, health and wellbeing benefits, and professional development stipend.  To Apply To apply, please attach a thoughtful resume and cover letter.  GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization and building a diverse workforce with an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org.
GreenLight Fund Boston, MA
Aug 04, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 39 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $26M, and attracted an additional $169M from other funding sources, reaching more than 417,000 individuals and families in 2021 alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Strategic Support Manager will support the creation and implementation of key systems and processes to create organizational efficiencies, enable agility, support decision making, drive toward clarity, and increase alignment while ensuring the operational effectiveness of the CEO and Chief of Staff.  We are seeking a generalist who loves to solve problems, connect dots, build systems, create efficiencies and to do so without an ego, always centering the good of the organization as the main goal.  Key Areas of Responsibility Executive Office Support Provide scheduling, operational management, and proactive planning to support the CEO and Chief of Staff. Build systems, manage processes, and gather necessary information to ensure effective and efficient workflow of the CEO and Chief of Staff.  Oversee and execute general office operations that relate to the CEO’s & Chief of Staff’s work. Manage all logistics for the Board of Directors to ensure they have the information, tools, and materials to execute their function on behalf of GreenLight. Lead the development of systems and processes to ensure our Board of Directors remain engaged and connected to the work of GreenLight. Support communication between the CEO, Chief of Staff, board members, and GreenLight’s board chair and co-founder. Optimization Manage and maintain internal systems to track progress to annual organizational and strategic goals. Support and triage cross functional workflows to help ensure clear priorities, ownership, stakeholder engagement, and agile decision making. In the event of capacity gaps, provide support to meet critical needs, smooth transitions, and keep our organization and goals on track.  Support the creation and implementation of systems and processes to strengthen organizational leadership and cross functional collaboration.  Integration Support the development of systems and internal processes to maintain strong internal communication. Manage the logistics for the annual staff retreat as well as Management and Leadership Team retreats. Manage the agenda creation and facilitation of staff meetings. Implementation Manage cross functional special projects from start to finish. MUST HAVE COMPETENCIES Believe In Racial Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging : You recognize the ways that race, gender, and other identities intersect in our work and in the communities that we serve. You understand the historical context for racial inequity and its present-day implications and are comfortable talking about race, gender, and other identities. You are able to hear, reflect, and act on feedback related to identity and equity with the aim to learn.  Self Confidence to Execute : You believe in your own capabilities and knowledge, and work to grow your skills, to effect positive outcomes and succeed even where others may not. You take responsibility for your actions and hold yourself accountable.  Service Orientation : You don’t approach your work with ego and understand the critical need to keep the ultimate goals of organizational success and the effective and efficient operations of the CEO, Chief of Staff, and organizational leadership at the forefront while performing your day-to-day duties.  Project Management : You assess the complexities and dependencies in managing projects/activities; break down work into discrete tasks and target dates for personal or team completion. You prioritize activities based on what’s most important and urgent, factoring in organizational, functional, and individual objectives. Manage Up : You regularly anticipate challenges and actively work to prevent them regarding the work of the CEO and Chief of Staff, and you are comfortable sharing your perspective to those more senior than you in the organization. Communication Skills & Responsiveness : You express yourself using clear, effective, and efficient language. You Listen patiently and attentively and adapt the purpose of the communication with appropriate style, substance, detail, and confidence. You consistently deliver on timelines and commitments made to others and promptly respond to emails, phone calls, texts etc. Discretion and Confidentiality : You have the ability to keep essential information confidential and appropriate for specific audiences.  Location Preference for position to be based in Boston. Open to candidates being based in one of GreenLight Fund's other cities: Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Kansas City, Newark, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area or Twin Cities Minnesota.  Salary The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000 commensurate with skills and experience. GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, health and wellness stipend, and professional development stipend.  GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund Oakland, CA
May 26, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity. Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change. Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site. Since 2004, we have launched 39 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $26M, and attracted an additional $169M from other funding sources, reaching more than 417,000 individuals and families in 2021 alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org . Position Overview GreenLight Fund Bay Area is seeking an organized and research-focused Associate who is passionate about community change. This individual works independently and has a passion for equity and addressing economic mobility for historically under-resourced communities in the Bay Area region. The Associate must thrive in a start-up environment, be energized to build value from the ground up, learn quickly, and communicate well. Must bring personality and perspective to GreenLight’s work on complex social issues while also being a true servant-leader and consummate team member. Strong written and oral communication skills, database management, and attention to detail are critical for success in this role.  The Associate will lead and support diverse activities, ranging from research and due diligence on key local issues and prospective portfolio organizations to event management and strategic communications. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Bay Area, and work collaboratively across the GreenLight Fund national network of sites. Key Areas of Responsibility Research and Due Diligence   Research current, relevant Bay Area social issues and priorities facing low-wealth and historically underserved children, youth, and families   Perform local landscape analysis including qualitative and quantitative market research, data evaluation, and attending meetings with key stakeholders and relevant local leaders with Executive Director   Conduct due diligence on prospective 501(c)(3) portfolio organizations, including financial evaluation and impact assessments  Record, synthesize, and produce reports and briefs based on analysis and key findings Conduct broad research on trends and national context of nonprofits and social innovation  Marketing Communications and Investor Relations    Collaborate with Executive Director to execute annual communications plan Maintain and contribute regularly to GreenLight Fund Bay Area’s social media (Twitter), and e-newsletters via Mailchimp Maintain the GreenLight Fund Bay Area website pages and contribute to blog postings Support execution of GreenLight Bay Area’s annual donor stewardship/investor relations plan, including investor outreach, cultivation, engagement, and stewardship   Conduct prospect research on potential Bay Area donors/investors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations  Lead planning and execution of annual fundraising event, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact   Assist in writing grant proposals, requests, reports, and end of year asks/payment reminders   Represent GreenLight Fund Bay Area at mission-aligned community events Maintain GreenLight Fund Bay Area’s investor database in Salesforce Operations and Administration   Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, reports, and research/diligence findings  Tracking of site expenses, monitor site donations Work across national sites to identify effective internal practices to replicate and implement locally   Assist with scheduling and follow-up of key meetings and site visits  Maintain internal management of data entry and contact/file management data and reporting systems within Salesforce, Apricot, and Box  Manage GreenLight Bay Area interns and fellows, as needed  Support GreenLight Bay Area portfolio organizations, as needed  Culture and More Managing up: Proactively strive to optimize success for the Bay Area Executive Director, anticipate and prioritize workload during weekly meetings, approach the work with flexibility and positivity, and analyze potential risks/challenges/opportunities while meeting the needs of the local Executive Director  Resourceful in navigating systems and processes with little oversight Share additional talents and input for continuous improvement   Assist with creating operational norms standards and building GreenLight brand locally   Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of communities of color in order to support racial equity   Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners, and communities  Travel to two national meetings per year (hosted by a GreenLight site) and approximately three site visits per year (meetings and site visit locations will vary)  Bring joy, intellect, and positivity to your work and the team, along with a passion for investing in change in the Bay Area Candidate Profile While we know no one candidate will have every characteristic listed below, we are looking for candidates that demonstrate a combination of the below characteristics and a willingness to learn and grow. Experience working in Bay Area communities -- work in nonprofit, social justice-focused organizations, or social enterprises preferred Outstanding research, writing, and communication skills required Deep commitment to improving the lives of residents and an understanding of issues facing historically underserved communities  Understanding of social impact measurement and financial sustainability   Experience using CRM databases (e.g., Salesforce, Apricot) and Microsoft Excel  Willingness to quickly learn and analyze data/new information  Independent thinker with the ability to take initiative, think creatively, and lead  Immutable belief in GreenLight Fund’s mission Flexibility, humor, and a passion for serving the Bay Area communities  Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field such as sociology, public health, business, product design, liberal arts, psychology, international relations, public administration, or sustainable development Location Candidates must reside in the Bay Area. Compensation The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 commensurate with skills and experience.  GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, and professional development stipend.   To Apply Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you learned about this opportunity, as a single PDF attachment titled, “Last Name, First Name” addressed to GreenLight Fund via our website at greenlightfund.org/about/careers . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund Boston, MA
May 23, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview   GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 39 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $26M, and attracted an additional $169M from other funding sources, reaching more than 417,000 individuals and families in 2021 alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview GreenLight seeks an organized, energetic, and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People Operations team. The Talent Acquisition Specialist, reporting to the People Operations Manager, will be responsible for developing and executing long-term recruitment strategies and nurturing trusting relationships with potential hires. This role will take ownership of the full recruitment and hiring process for each job opening by sourcing, attracting, interviewing, and hiring candidates. This individual will also be tasked with performing administrative tasks related to these processes. Essential to success in this role will be the development of effective partnerships with the leadership team, hiring managers, and outside recruiting and staffing firms. Finally, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be responsible for presenting and promoting GreenLight’s organizational culture to external candidates. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and implement a recruiting strategy for the company, in conjunction with the People Operations Manager Collaborate with hiring managers and People Operations Manager to define recruiting and interviewing plan for each open position assigned Develop talent pool strategies and recruit for specific roles as assigned Research and recommend new sources for active and passive candidate recruiting Manage external recruiting partner searches  Identify appropriate candidates and assess their qualifications through review of their resumes, interviews, and other forms of communications Connect qualified candidates with hiring managers Maintain contact with candidates to keep them apprised of the status of their applications Vet potential employees credentials Provide advice to hiring managers regarding salary negotiations with final candidates Facilitate contacts by creating and maintaining a presence in the non-profit community Ensure recruiting practices comply with EEO and ADA regulations As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll take the lead as you: Leverage recruiting data to proactively provide status updates and hiring results to leadership and HR partners Partner with hiring managers and key stakeholders to understand unique talent needs Partner with key stakeholders to determine future talent needs and set and drive enabling sourcing strategies; this requires a deep understanding through market research of the channels where we can build a talent pipeline Build strong partnerships with internal groups and People Operations Team to proactively manage staffing needs Minimum Qualifications 4+ years of recruiting and sourcing experience, preferably in a non-profit environment 4+ years experience sourcing with LinkedIn and other email marketing & CRM tools Deep commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging  Proven ability to successfully identify, manage, and engage with exceptional candidates in high growth environments Ability to leverage data, your knowledge, and industry trends to build and execute on creative closing strategies Proven track record of continuous improvement through problem-solving, producing solutions, and critical thinking Effective interpersonal skills to connect with a wide variety of audiences and all levels of an organization, including C-level. Superior attention to detail, with strong multi-tasking and organization skills Strong sense of urgency, with proven ability to act swiftly under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and processes Experience managing applicant tracking systems, preferably Jazz HR Location Candidates must be in the Greater Boston area. GreenLight is currently working remotely in response to the COVID-19 crisis.  We will continue to monitor the situation and make updates accordingly. Salary The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000, commensurate with skills and experience. GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, and professional development stipend.  To Apply Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter via our website at www.greenlightfund.org/careers, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position. GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund Newark, NJ
Apr 13, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 39 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $26M, and attracted an additional $169M from other funding sources, reaching more than 417,000 individuals and families in 2021 alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview  GreenLight Fund Greater Newark is seeking an organized and research-focused Associate who is passionate about community change.  This individual works independently and has a passion for equity and addressing economic mobility for historically under-resourced communities in the greater Newark area. The Associate must thrive in a start-up environment, be energized to build value from the ground-up, learn quickly, and communicate well. Must bring personality and perspective to GreenLight’s work on complex social issues while also being a true servant-leader and consummate team member. Strong written and oral communication skills, database management and attention to detail are critical for success in this role.  The Associate will lead and support diverse activities, ranging from research and due diligence on key local issues and prospective portfolio organizations, to event management and strategic communications. This position will report to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Greater Newark, and work collaboratively across the GreenLight Fund national network of sites. Key Areas of Responsibility Research and Due Diligence  Research current, relevant greater Newark social issues and priorities facing low-income and historically underserved children, youth and families   Perform local landscape analysis including qualitative and quantitative market research, data evaluation and attending meetings with key stakeholders and relevant local leaders with Executive Director   Conduct due diligence on prospective 501(c)(3) portfolio organizations, including financial evaluation and impact assessments  Record, synthesize and produce reports and briefs based on analysis and key findings Conduct broad research on trends and national context of nonprofits and social innovation Marketing Communications and Investor Relations     Collaborate with Executive Director to execute annual communications plan Maintain and contribute regularly to GreenLight Fund Greater Newark’s social media (twitter), and quarterly e-newsletters via Mailchimp Maintain the GreenLight Fund Greater Newark website pages and contribute to blog postings Support execution of GreenLight Greater Newark’s annual donor stewardship/investor relations plan, including investor outreach, cultivation, engagement and stewardship   Conduct prospect research on potential greater Newark donors/investors, including individuals, corporations and foundations  Lead planning and execution of annual fundraising event, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact   Assist in writing grant proposals, requests, reports and end of year asks/payment reminders   Represent GreenLight Fund Greater Newark at mission-aligned community events Maintain GreenLight Greater Newark’s investor database in Salesforce Culture and More Share additional talents and input for continuous improvement   Assist with creating operational norms standards and building GreenLight brand locally   Articulates and applies historical context of racism and understands the current reality of communities of color in order to support racial equity   Actively demonstrates a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners and communities  Travel to 2 national meetings per year (hosted by a GreenLight site) and approximately three site visits per year (meetings and site visit locations will vary)  Bring joy, intellect and positivity to your work and the team, along with a passion for investing in change in greater Newark Operations and Administration   Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, reports and research/diligence findings  Establish local office and related operations, including tracking of site expenses   Work across national sites to identify effective internal practices to replicate and implement locally   Assist with scheduling and follow-up of key meetings and site visits  Perform data entry, including contact and file management in Salesforce Maintain internal management, data and reporting systems (experience with Salesforce, Apricot and Box is a plus, but not required)   Work in partnership with National GreenLight team members to successfully coordinate events featuring recently selected portfolio organizations  Manage GreenLight Greater Newark interns and fellows, as needed  Support GreenLight Greater Newark portfolio organizations, as needed  Candidate Profile While we know no one candidate will have every characteristic listed below, we are looking for candidates that demonstrate a combination of the below characteristics and a willingness to learn and grow. Experience working in greater Newark communities -- work in nonprofit, social justice-focused organization, or social enterprises preferred Deep commitment to improving the lives of residents and an understanding of issues facing historically underserved communities  Outstanding research, writing and communication skills required Understanding of social impact measurement and financial sustainability   Experience using CRM databases (e.g., Salesforce, Apricot) and Microsoft Excel  Willingness to quickly learn and analyze data/new information  Independent thinker with the ability to take initiative, think creatively and lead  Immutable belief in GreenLight Fund’s mission Flexibility, humor and a passion for serving the metro Atlanta community  Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field such as sociology, public health, business, product design, liberal arts, psychology, international relations, or sustainable development Location Candidates must reside in the greater Newark area.  Compensation The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 commensurate with skills and experience.  GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, and professional development stipend.   To Apply  Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you learned about this opportunity, as a single PDF attachment titled, “Last Name, First Name”, addressed to GreenLight Fund via our website at  greenlightfund.org/about/careers . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.   If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at  hr@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund
Apr 11, 2022
Full time
Position Overview GreenLight Fund seeks an energetic, organized, and people-centered National Development Manager to join our External Affairs team, which supports GreenLight sites to effectively and efficiently execute their donor stewardship plans, and creates and maintains systems and processes for donor engagement. The Development  Manager will provide hands-on coaching to GreenLight sites to ensure they have the knowledge, tools and capabilities they need to successfully engage their donors and build their local fundraising support.  The External Affairs team is led by the Vice President, External Affairs. The Development Manager will report to the VP, External Affairs, and will work collaboratively across the External Affairs team and the GreenLight Fund national network.  Key Areas of Responsibility: Train, Coach and Advise GreenLight Sites In partnership with the External Affairs team and sites, increase capacity for effective fundraising and donor relations by providing development administrative support for key development activities including tracking donation and payment activity, grant proposals and reports, and stewardship materials. In partnership with the External Affairs team, develop outreach materials, acknowledgment and stewardship templates and other documents, tools, or templates as requested. Maintain and troubleshoot suite of fundraising reports used to manage network-wide fundraising progress via Salesforce; provide technical support to sites as needed. Serve as resident expert on GreenLight’s fundraising systems and processes, providing resources and guidance to site associates as they support their sites’ fundraising and donor relations activities. Site Support Coverage Provide hands-on support and capacity to new site EDs until their first Associate is hired and onboarded (e.g. keeping Salesforce updated, managing up as the ED executes their donor stewardship plans, support on grant proposal and report writing as needed). Provide temporary, time-bound support to sites that experience unexpected staff turnover to help sustain external affairs-related needs. National External Affairs Team Ensure documents and resources related to site support are captured in the External Affairs resource library and easily navigable for site staff (knowledge management). Collaborate with External Affairs staff to ensure sites’ implementation experience is informing the ongoing refinement and continuous improvement external affairs resource library by maintaining active feedback loops between sites and the external affairs team. Co-lead planning, hiring, onboarding, and management of External Affairs interns and fellows, as well as the alignment of interns and fellows across sites as needed. Participate in cross-functional work groups and collaborate on special projects that advance key organizational priorities. Support sites in the execution of successful fundraising events through weekly calls and day-to-day support before and after events. This includes providing on-site event support and donation processing across GreenLight Fund’s national network. Provide occasional coverage for other EA team members, as needed, especially when special projects arise. Special projects support related to GreenLight Fund’s support of effective fundraising and donor relations. Required Qualifications A minimum of three years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility. A deep commitment to removing barriers to inclusive prosperity so individuals and families can thrive. Experience coaching individuals and/or teams. Experience executing fundraising plans and writing grant reports and proposals. Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation, including cultural agility skills necessary to work effectively with diverse people, teams, and communities. Strong project and time management skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage several projects concurrently. Command of all Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Strong orientation towards data and efficient systems, with ability to communicate their value to others. Ability to take initiative when needed, manage up and sideways effectively, and grow with a growing organization. Willingness to quickly learn and analyze new information. Ability to take initiative and think creatively. Live in reasonable proximity to a GreenLight site: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit,  Kansas City, Greater Newark, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and the Twin Cities. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience. Experience operationalizing Salesforce within a development environment. Experience working in a national, multi-site organization and understanding of the dynamics that can arise between the national/headquarters and sites responsible for program implementation. Location Applicants must live in reasonable proximity to a GreenLight site: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Kansas City, Greater Newark, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and the Twin Cities.  Salary The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000, commensurate with skills and experience. GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, health and wellness stipend, and professional development stipend.  To Apply Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter via our website at www.greenlightfund.org/careers, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position. GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund Boston, MA
Apr 11, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview  GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.  Each year we facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change.  Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.  Since 2004, we have launched 39 portfolio organizations across eleven sites, invested $26M, and attracted an additional $169M from other funding sources, reaching more than 417,000 individuals and families in 2021 alone. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview GreenLight Fund seeks an energetic, organized, and detail-oriented Gift Coordinator to join our External Affairs team. The Gift Coordinator is responsible for the efficient updating of donor records and accurate processing of gifts, timely acknowledgments and receipts, and filing and generating reports. The External Affairs team is led by the Vice President, External Affairs. The Gift Coordinator will report to the Manager, National and Expansion Development and will work collaboratively across the External Affairs team, Finance and Operations team and the broader GreenLight Fund network.  Key Areas of  Responsibility: Gift Processing Work with the GreenLight site teams and Finance and Operations team to maintain an accurate tracking system for gifts. The Gift Coordinator will own gift processing across the organization including: Create and update contacts in Salesforce for new donors and gifts. Generate, send and track invoices for pledged gifts. Process gifts received by check, wire, stock or online donation. Track gift receipts in Salesforce. Accurately code gifts in Sage Intacct accounting system. Generate and send acknowledgement letters and tax receipt language and ensure strong communication with each local GreenLight team. Generate regular (automated) reports to communicate across GreenLight organization; Find efficiencies and automations across the gift processing sequence and prioritize strong communication with GreenLight site teams and national departments. National External Affairs Team Collaborate with External Affairs staff by informing the ongoing refinement and continuous improvement of the external affairs resource library by maintaining active feedback loops between sites and the external affairs team. Participate in cross-functional work groups and collaborate on special projects that advance key organizational priorities. Provide occasional coverage for the site support manager, as needed, especially when special projects arise. Support special projects to improve the effectiveness of fundraising and donor relations. Required Qualifications A minimum of 2 years of data entry experience. A deep commitment to removing barriers to inclusive prosperity so individuals and families can thrive. Command of all Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong orientation towards data and efficient systems, with ability to communicate their value to others. Willingness to quickly learn and analyze new information. Ability to take initiative and think creatively. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and perform multiple duties with minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Applicant must be able to prepare letters, reports, and assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all materials. Ability to learn new applications and tools. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience. Experience operationalizing Salesforce within a development environment. Experience working in a national, multi-site organization. Location Candidates must be in the Greater Boston area. GreenLight is currently working remotely in response to the COVID-19 crisis and will transition to a hybrid work structure.  We will continue to monitor the situation and make updates accordingly. Salary The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000, commensurate with skills and experience. GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, health and wellness stipend, and professional development stipend.  To Apply Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter via our website at www.greenlightfund.org/careers, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position. GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org
GreenLight Fund
Mar 16, 2022
Full time
Organization Overview GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit that partners with communities to create opportunities for individuals and families to move out of poverty by matching needs with proven programs that drive results.  Deeply connected to local communities, we facilitate game-changing collaboration, break down barriers and build momentum so individuals and communities move forward, especially those historically impacted by systemic racial and economic inequities.  Each year, in each GreenLight site, we focus on identifying one, critical, unmet community need, and begin to take specific action against that to make real change. We identify and assess programs with successful track records of meeting a similar need elsewhere, and partner with the community to invite in and launch a program with the best local fit. GreenLight makes multi-year, catalytic investments in our portfolio organizations, galvanizes a community of support and facilitates ongoing collaboration to ensure impact. Our impact increases exponentially as we build a growing portfolio of best-in-class organizations making measurable progress each year–all across the GreenLight network.                                                                                                                         Since its founding in 2004, GreenLight has become a national network of 11 sites and growing,  successfully running the selection process and investing in and launching 39 proven programs  thus far. GreenLight sites include Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit,  Kansas City, Greater Newark, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and the Twin Cities. GreenLight expects to expand to two additional sites between now and 2024. To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .  Position Overview GreenLight Fund seeks a mission-driven, intellectually curious, and people-centered National Portfolio (NatPo) Data and Learning Manager to join our NatPo team, which supports GreenLight sites to effectively and efficiently execute the GreenLight Method, and creates and maintains systems and processes for continuous learning – from each other, from our portfolio organizations and from our communities. The NatPo team is led by the Vice President, National Portfolio and Learning, and includes three sub-teams: Model Design; Site Support and Network Learning.  The Data and Learning Manager will support equity-centered strategic learning with GreenLight’s national network of 11+ sites and our portfolio organizations. At the end of 2021, GreenLight engaged an external consultant to work with the NatPo Team and an internal cross-functional work group to establish the foundations of the Learning Function, and together they established the following Vision and Goals: Vision: By 2024, equity-centered strategic learning is a core value at GreenLight, the organization has a strong understanding of both its current impact in communities and how to deepen that impact, and is effectively sharing knowledge and leveraging learning across the network.   Goals : North Star: Organizational Strategy & Learning. Revamp the Theory of Change and logic model(s); develop network-wide learning plan and annual learning agenda grounded in equity and directly tied to organizational strategy and decision-making. Culture & Capacity:  Strengthen staff capacity and equity-centered learning culture by establishing clear roles/responsibilities, building a cross-functional learning team,  cultivating reflective practices and creating ongoing learning and development opportunities Systems & Processes: Strengthen systems and processes to: build, share and manage knowledge; collect, analyze and respond to data; institutionalize reflection and learning; and communicate learning internally and externally The Data and Learning Manager will play an important role in advancing this vision and set of goals. The Data and Learning Manager will report to the Director of Learning, and will work collaboratively across the NatPo team and the GreenLight Fund national network.  Responsibilities Systems & Processes Manage and continuously improve GreenLight’s in-house program performance management system (currently Apricot), which contains all of our programmatic data, from due diligence on prospective portfolio organizations (prospective grantees) to annual data reported by our portfolio organizations (grantees) Work with site teams to regularly clean and update data and documentation in the program performance management system (currently Apricot) Lead communication with grantees and site teams around required annual data reporting and importation processes Develop and contribute to dashboards and other ongoing communications that translate data analysis and findings into content for multiple audiences, both internal and external Gather and analyze the quantitative and qualitative data drawn from our sites and portfolio organizations, and share the learning with stakeholders in alignment with our broader organizational Learning Plan Support national and site-level research analytics and data projects aligned with the broader GreenLight Learning Plan and emergent site-needs Support the Director of Learning with GreenLight’s systems and processes for building, sharing and managing knowledge within NatPo and across the network – ensuring above all that that key learning that GreenLight needs to transmit to the future is captured systematically Ensure documents and resources related to data, program performance management and learning are captured in the NatPo resource library and easily navigable for site staff Organizational Strategy & Learning Work with the Director of Learning to ensure all GreenLight staff understand GreenLight’s Theory of Change, intended impact and the outcomes we are collectively working towards Support the Director of Learning to develop and continuously improve a multi-year, network-wide, equity-centered Strategic Learning Plan to ensure the organization is aligned around a core set of questions that need to be answered in alignment with GreenLight’s strategic plan, and has a clear sequence and process to reflect on and answer those questions Support the Director of Learning to facilitate an annual process for reflecting on progress and learning in the prior year and identify which priorities in the Learning Plan are or continue to be most relevant for the upcoming year  Culture & Capacity Support the Director of Learning to cultivate an equity-centered learning culture across NatPo and the entire GreenLight organization Partner with the Director of Learning and People Operations Team to ensure every staff member has the onboarding and ongoing learning and development (L&D) opportunities they need to engage in reflective practice, data use and equity-centered strategic learning Lead national and site-level staff onboarding, ongoing L&D and user support for the program performance management system (currently Apricot) Facilitate reflective practices throughout both new and existing meeting structures and ways of working across the GreenLight network Build the capacity of staff to use data and evidence by developing and presenting analyses and summaries that address complex questions and evidence in digestible, useful ways  National Portfolio Team  Partner with the Director of Learning to cultivate and strengthen reflective practices within the NatPo team such that the team can model and collectively support the broader GreenLight network to integrate reflection and learning into their work Collaborate with the NatPo Model/Design team: provide data/feedback from portfolio orgs and communities to support continuous improvement of the GreenLight Method; ensure Case Studies connect to the Learning Plan and annual learning questions Coordinate with the NatPo Site Support team to sequence/plan annual portfolio data collection, other portfolio-facing learning activities and both internal and external communication about data/learning Co-lead planning, hiring, onboarding, and management of National Portfolio interns and fellows, as well as the alignment of interns and fellows across sites as needed Participate in cross-functional work groups and collaborate on special projects that advance key organizational priorities Required Qualifications A minimum of three years of experience with data collection, use, analysis and reporting, social impact measurement, and working with nonprofit/social impact organizations; A deep commitment to removing barriers to inclusive prosperity so individuals and families can thrive, and an understanding of the challenges and inequities facing families living in low-income communities; Experience with reflective practice and using data/learning to improve practices and ways of working (with staff, our portfolio and communities); Outstanding research, writing and communication skills; Experience using programmatic performance management platforms (e.g. Apricot) and/or CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce) and Microsoft Excel;  Clear knowledge of structuring data files for different purposes, including: analysis, visualization, creating codebooks, quality checks, etc.;  Experience building effective data visualizations to explore hypotheses, monitor performance metrics, and present key analytic findings; Learning and analytic mindset – with the ability to integrate knowledge and learning and motivation to quickly get up to speed on current and future priority areas; Strong project and time management skills, able to prioritize and manage several projects concurrently; Strong interpersonal skills, including cultural agility skills necessary to work effectively with diverse people, teams, and communities; Flexibility, humor, and a passion for GreenLight’s mission; Live in reasonable proximity to a GreenLight site: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit,  Kansas City, Greater Newark, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and the Twin Cities. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience; Experience working with Theories of Change, Logic Models and Learning Agendas/Plans; Experience facilitating learning and providing technical assistance and capacity-building to staff/colleagues about data and learning, and explaining technical concepts/analyses to non-technical audiences; Experience with statistical data analysis (preferably R or Python for statistics), basic understanding of SQL (Structured Query Languages) and advanced spreadsheet skills, including statistical and analytic functions. Location Applicants must live in reasonable proximity to a GreenLight site: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Detroit, Kansas City, Greater Newark, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and the Twin Cities. Compensation The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $80,000 commensurate with skills and experience. GreenLight offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, and generous PTO and parental leave, as well as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, FSA, EAP, remote work assistance, and professional development. To Apply  Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of this position at our website via www.greenlightfund.org/careers. GreenLight Fund is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at every level of the organization. GreenLight Fund recognizes and appreciates the value of building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment. GreenLight Fund takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental ability, race, region, sexual orientation or veteran status.  If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@greenlightfund.org .