Title : Institutional Giving Operations Associate Manager
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports To : VP of Institutional Partnerships
Positions Reporting To This Position : None
Location : Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCVEF office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: C
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $67,010 - $81,529
General Description :
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund believes our Earth is worth mobilizing for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.
LCVEF is hiring an Institutional Giving Operations Associate Manager who will lead, manage and innovate the institutional giving operations. The Institutional Giving team, which is within the Development department, is focused on engagement with foundations and other institutional funders. Responsibilities include ensuring effective grant management working with the Finance and Legal teams, supporting preparation of grant proposals and reports, overseeing Institutional Giving data management, and facilitating the Institutional Giving team’s stewardship and engagement of institutional funders and prospects.
Responsibilities :
Maintain the Institutional Giving team’s records in the Salesforce donor database, including data entry and running reports on the team’s goals/performance and other information.
Maintain the team’s shared drive for document management and organization, including all grant agreements, submitted proposals and reports.
Oversee Institutional Giving operations processes, workflows, and systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy across the team, including updating or developing new systems, as needed.
Help contribute to and track the team’s racial justice and equity work and help ensure an inclusive organizational culture.
Update the team's language library to organize template proposals and reports, and relevant program language to ensure content is up-to-date, easily accessible and reflects our commitment to racial justice and equity.
Run the incoming grant review process, including serving as team liaison with the financial, legal, and executive teams to get approval and signature for grants, as necessary.
Manage the team’s shared worklog to ensure that all funder deliverables (LOIs, proposals, reports, etc.) and other tasks are completed and submitted in a timely and professional manner.
Support the team in grant submission and reporting including navigating grant submission portals, formatting and uploading materials in accordance to the guidelines of a variety of funders.
Maintain the Institutional Giving team’s standard proposal supplemental materials.
Provide administrative support for internal coordination meetings with program staff and other departments, including scheduling and preparation of materials.
Coordinate with the Financial & Budget Analyst and the Director of Grants Management to acquire necessary financial documents for proposals and reports.
Coordinate and track the stewardship and cultivation activities of the institutional giving team to ensure that existing funders and priority prospects receive frequent high-quality opportunities to engage with and learn more about LCVEF and LCV programs. This includes communications such as thank you letters, acknowledgment letters, impact reports, and invitations to in-person and virtual events.
Maintain an annual engagement calendar, manage the production of funder materials in coordination with the Development marketing team, and collaborate with the events team on funder engagement through events.
Collect data and statistics that will support the Institutional Giving team with grant proposals and reports.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant information and contact information in Salesforce, and develop database-driven reporting systems.
Prepare regular fundraising progress reports for the team and executive leadership.
Support the team with other day-to-day development activities as needed.
Travel up to 5% of the time for staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 3 years of administrative or project management experience. Experience working with a CRM database. Preferred - Experience working with the Salesforce database. Experience reviewing grant agreements in order to determine restrictions on the use of funds.
Skills: Excellent organization and project management skills. Excellent follow-through and attention to detail, with the ability to track and maintain multiple critical priorities and take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong orientation toward collaboration and teamwork. Effective at managing up and sideways across departments. Works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of the work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs). Database management skills.
Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCVEF requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCVEF offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcvef.org with “Institutional Giving Operations Associate Manager” in the subject line by January 18, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCVEF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcvef.org.
Jan 04, 2024
Full time
Title : Institutional Giving Operations Associate Manager
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports To : VP of Institutional Partnerships
Positions Reporting To This Position : None
Location : Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCVEF office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: C
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $67,010 - $81,529
General Description :
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund believes our Earth is worth mobilizing for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.
LCVEF is hiring an Institutional Giving Operations Associate Manager who will lead, manage and innovate the institutional giving operations. The Institutional Giving team, which is within the Development department, is focused on engagement with foundations and other institutional funders. Responsibilities include ensuring effective grant management working with the Finance and Legal teams, supporting preparation of grant proposals and reports, overseeing Institutional Giving data management, and facilitating the Institutional Giving team’s stewardship and engagement of institutional funders and prospects.
Responsibilities :
Maintain the Institutional Giving team’s records in the Salesforce donor database, including data entry and running reports on the team’s goals/performance and other information.
Maintain the team’s shared drive for document management and organization, including all grant agreements, submitted proposals and reports.
Oversee Institutional Giving operations processes, workflows, and systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy across the team, including updating or developing new systems, as needed.
Help contribute to and track the team’s racial justice and equity work and help ensure an inclusive organizational culture.
Update the team's language library to organize template proposals and reports, and relevant program language to ensure content is up-to-date, easily accessible and reflects our commitment to racial justice and equity.
Run the incoming grant review process, including serving as team liaison with the financial, legal, and executive teams to get approval and signature for grants, as necessary.
Manage the team’s shared worklog to ensure that all funder deliverables (LOIs, proposals, reports, etc.) and other tasks are completed and submitted in a timely and professional manner.
Support the team in grant submission and reporting including navigating grant submission portals, formatting and uploading materials in accordance to the guidelines of a variety of funders.
Maintain the Institutional Giving team’s standard proposal supplemental materials.
Provide administrative support for internal coordination meetings with program staff and other departments, including scheduling and preparation of materials.
Coordinate with the Financial & Budget Analyst and the Director of Grants Management to acquire necessary financial documents for proposals and reports.
Coordinate and track the stewardship and cultivation activities of the institutional giving team to ensure that existing funders and priority prospects receive frequent high-quality opportunities to engage with and learn more about LCVEF and LCV programs. This includes communications such as thank you letters, acknowledgment letters, impact reports, and invitations to in-person and virtual events.
Maintain an annual engagement calendar, manage the production of funder materials in coordination with the Development marketing team, and collaborate with the events team on funder engagement through events.
Collect data and statistics that will support the Institutional Giving team with grant proposals and reports.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date grant information and contact information in Salesforce, and develop database-driven reporting systems.
Prepare regular fundraising progress reports for the team and executive leadership.
Support the team with other day-to-day development activities as needed.
Travel up to 5% of the time for staff retreats, conferences, and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 3 years of administrative or project management experience. Experience working with a CRM database. Preferred - Experience working with the Salesforce database. Experience reviewing grant agreements in order to determine restrictions on the use of funds.
Skills: Excellent organization and project management skills. Excellent follow-through and attention to detail, with the ability to track and maintain multiple critical priorities and take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communication skills and a strong orientation toward collaboration and teamwork. Effective at managing up and sideways across departments. Works well in a fast-paced environment and is able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of the work. Reliable, consistent, detail-oriented and self-motivated. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs). Database management skills.
Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCVEF requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCVEF offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcvef.org with “Institutional Giving Operations Associate Manager” in the subject line by January 18, 2024 . No phone calls please.
LCVEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCVEF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcvef.org.
League of Conservation Voters
Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Title: Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Available: 2 Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Vice President of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting to this Position: Directors of Development Partnerships (2-4), Major Gifts Coordinator or Associate Manager of Major Gifts (1) Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 30% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-II Salary Range (depending on experience) : $99,418-$140,400
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
Our members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is hiring two Managing Directors of Development Partnerships who will be responsible for a portfolio of lead and principal level donors in a specific state or region and holds 35-50 visits with donors and prospects annually to raise the budgeted revenue for the assigned portfolio. Each Managing Director role will manage a team of 2-4 Directors of Development Partnerships, each of whom have visit and revenue goals related to their assigned portfolios, plus one Major Gifts support staff who works with the team so that each Managing Director will supervise between 3-5 staff on their team. This position is responsible for developing and implementing high level systems and processes in collaboration with other development managers that will support the Major Gifts Team’s ability to raise more money, more efficiently. The ideal candidate is a highly-skilled communicator, organized, ambitious, goal-driven, excels at managing people, and will be able to apply their expertise to coach and lead their major gifts team.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop 2-5 Directors of Development Partnerships and one Major Gifts Associate, Manager, or Coordinator. Ensure the team meets or exceeds their visit and revenue goals.
Lead regular team calls and retreats.
Write persuasive and personalized cases for support, emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy, politics, and racial justice and equity. Use these communications as examples of donor engagement and share with the team regularly.
Regularly identify opportunities and lead projects to boost team performance and center LCV’s CLAASI Values (Community, Learning, Anti-Racism, Accountability, Sustainability, Innovation) as an effective trainer, compassionate coach and forward-thinking mentor.
Support direct reports in managing and developing a portfolio of about 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person, over the phone, and in writing. Support each Director in sharpening their ability to talk about core racial justice and equity work, educate donors and other stakeholders on why this work is central to our mission, and challenge and persuade those who disagree.
Support and partner with organizational leaders to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward Principal donors.
Expand the portfolio of prospective donors to include more women, people of color and young people; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors of color and build the skills and competencies of our team to meet this objective.
Work with staff to educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work in which we are engaged, including drafting talking points and practicing for visits.
Hold a portfolio of donors and prospects and meet with them across the region, holding at least 35-50 donor visits annually depending on the number of people on the team.
Interface and collaborate with other development managers to create efficient and effective systems and materials that will help the Major Gifts Team raise more money.
Ensure LCV lead and principal level donors and prospects are engaged in a highly tailored way.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV (and when possible, state affiliate) fundraising and cultivation events and ensure members of the Major Gifts Team do the same.
Work to ensure coordination with state affiliates to achieve fundraising goals.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits.
Qualifications:
Work Experience :
Required: 7 years of experience in fundraising, 3 of which are managing other fundraising staff, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five and six-figure gifts. Experience directly supervising staff with varying levels of experience. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding an ambitious number of donor visits per month.
Preferred – Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience. Experience managing up and working with an executive team. Experience with Salesforce.
Skills:
Required: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, diplomatic, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results, and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Politically savvy and oriented toward optimism. Passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change.
Preferred : Moderate knowledge of how to use Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Wrike.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with major donors and must be able to exchange and keep confidential accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Managing Director of Development Partnerships” in the subject line by October 4, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Sep 21, 2023
Full time
Title: Managing Director of Development Partnerships Positions Available: 2 Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Vice President of Development Partnerships Positions Reporting to this Position: Directors of Development Partnerships (2-4), Major Gifts Coordinator or Associate Manager of Major Gifts (1) Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office) Travel Requirements: Up to 30% Union Position: No Job Classification Level: M-II Salary Range (depending on experience) : $99,418-$140,400
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
Our members, our volunteers and staff, and our more than 30 state affiliates (together, the Conservation Voter Movement) work for a more just and equitable democracy, where people—not polluters—determine our future. This movement is an influential national network with unparalleled influence in Washington, DC, in state capitals, and in communities around the country. We are unmatched in our ability to ensure meaningful action on our key issues. We aim to bring people and communities together across racial, geographic, political, religious, economic and other differences toward collective goals instead of dividing us from one another.
LCV is hiring two Managing Directors of Development Partnerships who will be responsible for a portfolio of lead and principal level donors in a specific state or region and holds 35-50 visits with donors and prospects annually to raise the budgeted revenue for the assigned portfolio. Each Managing Director role will manage a team of 2-4 Directors of Development Partnerships, each of whom have visit and revenue goals related to their assigned portfolios, plus one Major Gifts support staff who works with the team so that each Managing Director will supervise between 3-5 staff on their team. This position is responsible for developing and implementing high level systems and processes in collaboration with other development managers that will support the Major Gifts Team’s ability to raise more money, more efficiently. The ideal candidate is a highly-skilled communicator, organized, ambitious, goal-driven, excels at managing people, and will be able to apply their expertise to coach and lead their major gifts team.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop 2-5 Directors of Development Partnerships and one Major Gifts Associate, Manager, or Coordinator. Ensure the team meets or exceeds their visit and revenue goals.
Lead regular team calls and retreats.
Write persuasive and personalized cases for support, emails, letters and proposals to donors and prospects including in depth descriptions of our programs and role in environmental advocacy, politics, and racial justice and equity. Use these communications as examples of donor engagement and share with the team regularly.
Regularly identify opportunities and lead projects to boost team performance and center LCV’s CLAASI Values (Community, Learning, Anti-Racism, Accountability, Sustainability, Innovation) as an effective trainer, compassionate coach and forward-thinking mentor.
Support direct reports in managing and developing a portfolio of about 120 current, lapsed and prospective donors, deepening relationships in person, over the phone, and in writing. Support each Director in sharpening their ability to talk about core racial justice and equity work, educate donors and other stakeholders on why this work is central to our mission, and challenge and persuade those who disagree.
Support and partner with organizational leaders to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward Principal donors.
Expand the portfolio of prospective donors to include more women, people of color and young people; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors of color and build the skills and competencies of our team to meet this objective.
Work with staff to educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work in which we are engaged, including drafting talking points and practicing for visits.
Hold a portfolio of donors and prospects and meet with them across the region, holding at least 35-50 donor visits annually depending on the number of people on the team.
Interface and collaborate with other development managers to create efficient and effective systems and materials that will help the Major Gifts Team raise more money.
Ensure LCV lead and principal level donors and prospects are engaged in a highly tailored way.
Recruit donors and prospects to a variety of LCV (and when possible, state affiliate) fundraising and cultivation events and ensure members of the Major Gifts Team do the same.
Work to ensure coordination with state affiliates to achieve fundraising goals.
Participate in high-level planning to help set both fundraising and programmatic goals.
Travel up to 20% of the time for in-person work in respective regions, Washington, DC and elsewhere for staff site visits, conferences, and donor visits.
Qualifications:
Work Experience :
Required: 7 years of experience in fundraising, 3 of which are managing other fundraising staff, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing five and six-figure gifts. Experience directly supervising staff with varying levels of experience. Significant experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Significant experience contacting prospects and holding an ambitious number of donor visits per month.
Preferred – Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience. Experience managing up and working with an executive team. Experience with Salesforce.
Skills:
Required: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as part of a team. Must be creative, diplomatic, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Motivated to meet goals, produce results, and exceed expectations, and enthusiastic about metrics driven goals. Politically savvy with an eagerness for continued learning. Professional, honest, and trustworthy; capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. Politically savvy and oriented toward optimism. Passionate about protecting the environment, racial justice and equity, and meaningful social change.
Preferred : Moderate knowledge of how to use Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and Wrike.
Cultural Competence : Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions : This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with major donors and must be able to exchange and keep confidential accurate information. Ability to occasionally work evening and weekend hours, as needed. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Managing Director of Development Partnerships” in the subject line by October 4, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 90+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world. At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
We will be holding a webinar on Monday, August 28 at 5:00pm PDT/6:00pm MDT/7:00pm CDT/8:00pm EDT for you to find out more about the role and ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Jon Camp, Associate Director of Donor Relations and Jonathan Frappier , Director of Donor Relations. If you’re interested, please register here . At the webinar, you’ll only be able to see the presenter and not others watching. The webinar will be recorded and available here by Tuesday, August 29.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As the Donor Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for stewarding the relationships and gifts of approximately 500 mid-level donors (those who give between $500-4,999 a year), scheduling and participating in one-on-one virtual and in-person meetings with THL supporters, and assisting in the research and strategy to retain and upgrade our supporters. Mid-level donors are a quickly growing and significant segment of The Humane League's donor pool, and with proper stewardship, they often develop into major donors. Their continued support is essential for THL's financial stability and donor diversification. This position reports directly to Jon Camp, Associate Director of Donor Relations.
This is a full-time, remote position. This position requires 2-3 weeks of travel for donor meetings and staff retreats, equivalent to approximately 2-3 trips per year across the US. We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization.
Core Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
With the guidance of their manager, develop and execute medium-to-high touch cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a network of approximately 500 donors making 3- to 4-figure gifts totaling $425,000 annually.
Regularly meet with existing and prospective donors through virtual and in-person meetings to cultivate support for The Humane League’s work.
Consistently engage THL’s mid-level supporters through sharing quarterly reports, inviting them to virtual events, and soliciting feedback.
Regularly thank new donors through phone and written communication. Follow up with donors who are lapsed or up for renewal to solicit their renewal.
Advance THL’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging by seeking a diverse range of THL donors to highlight in our publications; providing engagement opportunities to those who give to THL in smaller amounts; and exploring opportunities for THL to reach new communities in a way that is respectful and collaborative.
Support the promotion of fundraising and cultivation events, including quarterly virtual town halls.
Collaborate with Development staff to qualify and upgrade mid-level giving prospects from our annual fund.
Stay current on The Humane League’s programs and theory of change, as well as the trends in the animal protection movement as a whole, to effectively articulate our mission and represent our work to the public.
Maintain detailed donor files in the donor database and all related projects in THL’s project management system (Asana) regularly and with consistency.
Stay current on philanthropic opportunities, including but not limited to, legacy giving, foundation giving, leadership giving, and peer-to-peer giving.
Provide research, reporting, and strategy for the mid-level program, utilizing THL’s systems, software, and SOPs, with full comprehension and continued learning for increased support and efficiencies.
Support the development of expertise in the entire Donor Relations team by sharing learning, providing guidance, and collaborating on developing improved processes.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS
The ideal candidate will possess most, if not all the following qualities, skills, and characteristics:
2 years of professional experience in fundraising, direct marketing, or grassroots organizing.
Mission alignment: An understanding of or willingness to understand farm animal welfare issues.
Communication: Solid ability to communicate persuasively verbally and in writing. Exceptional listening and social skills, including curiosity, appreciation, and diplomacy. Comfortable making repeated thank-you calls.
Strategic thinking: Ability to develop and execute high-earning fundraising strategies based on data extrapolated from our donor relations database.
Interpersonal skills: A comfort and resilience in discussing financial matters, soliciting donations, and following up with supporters about financial giving. An ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Perseverance: Ability to self-motivate and repeatedly follow-up with potential donors, with little to no indication of progress.
Organized: Outstanding organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
This position is available until 1:00pm PDT/2:00pm MDT/3:00pm CDT/4:00pm EDT on Friday, September 1, 2023.
The initial application review will happen after the application closing date above. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:
Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)
First Interview (via video call)
Second Interview (via video call)
Reference Check
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this role is $65,493 - $80,047. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and equitable work environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to transparency and equity, we recently implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to account for an individuals total years of related experience when determining their compensation. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a jobs level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. To determine final compensation, experience will be measured by considering prior work in jobs or activities that are related to the role at THL. These new practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, transparent, and equitable HR processes.
Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Accommodations
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We trust individuals to self-identify and ask for the accommodations they need. An example of an accommodation might be extra time to complete a work simulation exercise, among many others. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete this form to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
AI Policy
We value original work and thought in the application process; with that being said, please refrain from using artificial intelligence to generate your responses. By submitting this application you agree to comply with this. Violations of this policy may result in being dismissed from the hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.
Aug 17, 2023
Full time
WHO WE ARE
The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 90+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world. At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.
We will be holding a webinar on Monday, August 28 at 5:00pm PDT/6:00pm MDT/7:00pm CDT/8:00pm EDT for you to find out more about the role and ask any questions you may have. The webinar will be hosted by Jon Camp, Associate Director of Donor Relations and Jonathan Frappier , Director of Donor Relations. If you’re interested, please register here . At the webinar, you’ll only be able to see the presenter and not others watching. The webinar will be recorded and available here by Tuesday, August 29.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
As the Donor Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for stewarding the relationships and gifts of approximately 500 mid-level donors (those who give between $500-4,999 a year), scheduling and participating in one-on-one virtual and in-person meetings with THL supporters, and assisting in the research and strategy to retain and upgrade our supporters. Mid-level donors are a quickly growing and significant segment of The Humane League's donor pool, and with proper stewardship, they often develop into major donors. Their continued support is essential for THL's financial stability and donor diversification. This position reports directly to Jon Camp, Associate Director of Donor Relations.
This is a full-time, remote position. This position requires 2-3 weeks of travel for donor meetings and staff retreats, equivalent to approximately 2-3 trips per year across the US. We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization.
Core Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
With the guidance of their manager, develop and execute medium-to-high touch cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a network of approximately 500 donors making 3- to 4-figure gifts totaling $425,000 annually.
Regularly meet with existing and prospective donors through virtual and in-person meetings to cultivate support for The Humane League’s work.
Consistently engage THL’s mid-level supporters through sharing quarterly reports, inviting them to virtual events, and soliciting feedback.
Regularly thank new donors through phone and written communication. Follow up with donors who are lapsed or up for renewal to solicit their renewal.
Advance THL’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging by seeking a diverse range of THL donors to highlight in our publications; providing engagement opportunities to those who give to THL in smaller amounts; and exploring opportunities for THL to reach new communities in a way that is respectful and collaborative.
Support the promotion of fundraising and cultivation events, including quarterly virtual town halls.
Collaborate with Development staff to qualify and upgrade mid-level giving prospects from our annual fund.
Stay current on The Humane League’s programs and theory of change, as well as the trends in the animal protection movement as a whole, to effectively articulate our mission and represent our work to the public.
Maintain detailed donor files in the donor database and all related projects in THL’s project management system (Asana) regularly and with consistency.
Stay current on philanthropic opportunities, including but not limited to, legacy giving, foundation giving, leadership giving, and peer-to-peer giving.
Provide research, reporting, and strategy for the mid-level program, utilizing THL’s systems, software, and SOPs, with full comprehension and continued learning for increased support and efficiencies.
Support the development of expertise in the entire Donor Relations team by sharing learning, providing guidance, and collaborating on developing improved processes.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS
The ideal candidate will possess most, if not all the following qualities, skills, and characteristics:
2 years of professional experience in fundraising, direct marketing, or grassroots organizing.
Mission alignment: An understanding of or willingness to understand farm animal welfare issues.
Communication: Solid ability to communicate persuasively verbally and in writing. Exceptional listening and social skills, including curiosity, appreciation, and diplomacy. Comfortable making repeated thank-you calls.
Strategic thinking: Ability to develop and execute high-earning fundraising strategies based on data extrapolated from our donor relations database.
Interpersonal skills: A comfort and resilience in discussing financial matters, soliciting donations, and following up with supporters about financial giving. An ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Perseverance: Ability to self-motivate and repeatedly follow-up with potential donors, with little to no indication of progress.
Organized: Outstanding organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
This position is available until 1:00pm PDT/2:00pm MDT/3:00pm CDT/4:00pm EDT on Friday, September 1, 2023.
The initial application review will happen after the application closing date above. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:
Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)
First Interview (via video call)
Second Interview (via video call)
Reference Check
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this role is $65,493 - $80,047. At The Humane League, we believe in maintaining a fair and equitable work environment for all employees. As part of our commitment to transparency and equity, we recently implemented a job architecture framework, which levels all of our roles according to size and complexity, as well as a compensation step system, which allows us to account for an individuals total years of related experience when determining their compensation. In addition, we have adopted a no negotiation policy for salaries. To determine a jobs level, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including a job's size and complexity, required experience, knowledge, and/or skills, internal comparability, and market data. To determine final compensation, experience will be measured by considering prior work in jobs or activities that are related to the role at THL. These new practices are aligned with our organizational values and will help us ensure we maintain clear, consistent, transparent, and equitable HR processes.
Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Accommodations
The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. We trust individuals to self-identify and ask for the accommodations they need. An example of an accommodation might be extra time to complete a work simulation exercise, among many others. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please complete this form to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
AI Policy
We value original work and thought in the application process; with that being said, please refrain from using artificial intelligence to generate your responses. By submitting this application you agree to comply with this. Violations of this policy may result in being dismissed from the hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to this policy, please see above for more information.
University of Wyoming - Athletics
Laramie, Wyoming
Reports to: Associate Athletic Director for Development and Revenue Generation
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Basic Function:
Responsible for development activities, events and solicitations that generate support for Wyoming Athletics and the Cowboy Joe Club. Executes first-class events and donor experiences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donations and Cowboy Joe Club memberships.
Develops and implements event and philanthropic solicitation strategies for donors and prospects by conducting research, executing strategies, and implementing plans for donor engagement, while furthering relationships which lead to philanthropic gifts.
Serves as a CJC advocate in the community. Generates support in assigned areas. Coordinates all solicitation, cultivation, stewardship, and donor relations, including fund drives in designated counties.
Oversees planning and organization of special events including Cowboy Joe Club Annual Auction, and away game hospitalities.
Maintains thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Assists with other duties/projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Experience with ticketing and CRM systems.
Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics required, preferably at the NCAA Division I level.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience managing first-class events and hospitality.
Two years of fundraising experience with a proven track record in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts
Ability to prioritize work for efficiency, delegate responsibilities, multi-task, meet deadlines and deliver results.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with internal and external constituents. Track record of strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to effectively articulate ideas verbally and in writing.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Team oriented, self-starter.
REQUIRED MATERIALS :
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
To Apply, Go To:
https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/231889/?utm_medium=jobshare
HIRING STATEMENT :
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE :
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
Jul 12, 2023
Full time
Reports to: Associate Athletic Director for Development and Revenue Generation
Positions Directly Supervised: None
Basic Function:
Responsible for development activities, events and solicitations that generate support for Wyoming Athletics and the Cowboy Joe Club. Executes first-class events and donor experiences.
Duties and Responsibilities
Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donations and Cowboy Joe Club memberships.
Develops and implements event and philanthropic solicitation strategies for donors and prospects by conducting research, executing strategies, and implementing plans for donor engagement, while furthering relationships which lead to philanthropic gifts.
Serves as a CJC advocate in the community. Generates support in assigned areas. Coordinates all solicitation, cultivation, stewardship, and donor relations, including fund drives in designated counties.
Oversees planning and organization of special events including Cowboy Joe Club Annual Auction, and away game hospitalities.
Maintains thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Assists with other duties/projects as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Experience with ticketing and CRM systems.
Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics required, preferably at the NCAA Division I level.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prior experience managing first-class events and hospitality.
Two years of fundraising experience with a proven track record in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting gifts
Ability to prioritize work for efficiency, delegate responsibilities, multi-task, meet deadlines and deliver results.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully with internal and external constituents. Track record of strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to effectively articulate ideas verbally and in writing.
High attention to detail and organizational skills.
Team oriented, self-starter.
REQUIRED MATERIALS :
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
To Apply, Go To:
https://eeik.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/231889/?utm_medium=jobshare
HIRING STATEMENT :
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
ABOUT LARAMIE :
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
League of Conservation Voters
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities :
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by May 10, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
May 01, 2023
Full time
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities :
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by May 10, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
League of Conservation Voters
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities :
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by April 16, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Apr 06, 2023
Full time
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration Department: Development Status: Exempt Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems Positions Reporting to this Position: None Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Travel Requirements: Up to 5% Union Position: Yes Job Classification Level: C Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities :
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports. Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information. Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by April 16, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Senior Philanthropy Advisor for Economics, Business and Capital Campaign The Senior Philanthropy Advisor ( SPA ) for Economics, Business, and Capital Campaign Priorities serves as the chief philanthropy officer for Hope College’s vision for the future of Business, Economics, and related capital investment, which makes up $100 Million of Hope College’s next comprehensive campaign. It is an unparalleled opportunity to move Hope College’s outstanding reputation for business related graduates into the national spotlight. Hope College is a highly regarded source for leadership talent at corporations and businesses throughout the Midwest, and has a growing reputation across the nation. In partnership with the Vice President, Associate Vice Presidents, the Chair of Economics and Business, and the Senior Director of Donor Relations and Philanthropy Services, the Senior Philanthropy Advisor will possess an awareness of leading philanthropy industry and content-based practices to implement, assess, and refine metrics, and activities in support of capital campaign goals and priorities. The SPA reports to the Associate Vice President ( AVP ) for Principle and Planned Giving in the Division of Philanthropy and Engagement. Responsibilities Include: Strategic Planning and Management (20%)
In close collaboration with and support of the leadership in Economics & Business, and in partnership with the AVP for Principle and Planned Giving, as well as the AVP for Campaigns and Chief Administrative Officer, primary responsibilities include serving as the lead philanthropy and engagement liaison through establishing and advocating for the fundraising priorities and setting the ongoing development of annual capital and campaign goals. This includes…
Maintaining adherence to institutional policies and best practices, especially ensuring that all philanthropy and engagement goals and efforts reflect divisional culture and inclusive excellence guiding principles.
Meeting regularly to help prioritize and manage philanthropic and engagement activities of involved leadership and appropriate divisional leadership/faculty with prospects and donors.
Serving as a liaison in prioritizing and coordinating College leadership and divisional representatives through cultivating their active participation in fundraising and campaign-related activities.
Ensuring leadership for Economics and Business as well as and capital projects are provided with necessary donor, prospect, and research support materials, including the creation of proposals and related development correspondence.
Collaborating with the AVP , SPAs, and APAs from other affinities on institutionally prioritized multi-disciplinary, cross-divisional fundraising initiatives as necessary.
Seeking out and maintaining fluency with the academic, administrative, and programmatic funding priorities for Economics and Business as well as capital projects in order to effectively align those activities with potential sources of external support.
Establishing solid working relationships with department chairs, directors and administrative units and provide support with donor/campaign visits and events.
Overseeing and assisting in the development of annual budget and work collaboratively to ensure effective stewardship of resources by being fiscally responsible.
Fundraising (80%)
Ensuring fundraising goals and activity metrics are achieved both individually and divisionally, through collaboration with the AVP , Dean, SPAs, APAs, and essential partners throughout the campus community, and volunteers.
Developing and proactively maintaining a dynamic portfolio of approximately 100-150 current and potential donors within the Economics and Business constituency with the capacity to make a major philanthropic investment, defined as $50,000 or greater with a focus on six and seven figure gifts. (While SPAs should meet annual major gift proposal benchmarks, equal weight is placed on the SPA’s annual discovery efforts to develop new donors.)
Partnering with the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs to determine potential corporate and foundation opportunities.
Ensuring best practices regarding stewardship of all donors, in concert with Donor Relations, campus partners, and divisional and institutional leadership The Senior Philanthropy Advisor ( SPA ) serves as the chief engagement officer for Hope College’s Division of Social Sciences with personal responsibility for philanthropic achievement for the Division. The SPA reports to the Associate Vice President ( AVP ) in the Division of Philanthropy and Engagement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible fundraising and leadership experience, including individual fundraising or the equivalent is required.
With deference to Jerry Panas, candidates must have: impeccable integrity, active listening skills, the ability to motivate others, an unrivaled work ethic, concern for people, high expectations of themselves and others, passion for this work, exceptional energy, perseverance, and professional poise.
Commitment to the mission and values of Hope College.
Impeccable integrity, active listening skills, the ability to motivate others, strong work ethic, concern for people, commitment to culture and inclusive excellence, high in expectations of themselves and others, passion for the work of matchmaking donor and institutional needs, comfort with a multi-plexed organization and strong professional presence and poise.
Must have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
This position requires significant travel, including potential international travel.
Ability to work comfortably – both independently and collaboratively – in a fast-paced, creative and demanding environment that requires emotional intelligence, strong problem-solving skills, and sound judgment in decision making.
Must have computer skills, which should include CRM experience and networked information systems.
Must be able to work in a team-based environment with a mixture of staff, faculty, administration, alumni and volunteers.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
Seasoned fundraising professional with experience working in higher education.
Experience working in a large, complex system.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), databases (FileMaker and Access) and CRMs/Networked Information Systems (Raiser’s Edge).
Application Instructions:
Candidates are required to provide a Letter of Interest to the Selection Committee, a Resume and one writing sample. Please include contact information for three references. References will not be contacted until later in the interview process.
Mar 17, 2023
Full time
Senior Philanthropy Advisor for Economics, Business and Capital Campaign The Senior Philanthropy Advisor ( SPA ) for Economics, Business, and Capital Campaign Priorities serves as the chief philanthropy officer for Hope College’s vision for the future of Business, Economics, and related capital investment, which makes up $100 Million of Hope College’s next comprehensive campaign. It is an unparalleled opportunity to move Hope College’s outstanding reputation for business related graduates into the national spotlight. Hope College is a highly regarded source for leadership talent at corporations and businesses throughout the Midwest, and has a growing reputation across the nation. In partnership with the Vice President, Associate Vice Presidents, the Chair of Economics and Business, and the Senior Director of Donor Relations and Philanthropy Services, the Senior Philanthropy Advisor will possess an awareness of leading philanthropy industry and content-based practices to implement, assess, and refine metrics, and activities in support of capital campaign goals and priorities. The SPA reports to the Associate Vice President ( AVP ) for Principle and Planned Giving in the Division of Philanthropy and Engagement. Responsibilities Include: Strategic Planning and Management (20%)
In close collaboration with and support of the leadership in Economics & Business, and in partnership with the AVP for Principle and Planned Giving, as well as the AVP for Campaigns and Chief Administrative Officer, primary responsibilities include serving as the lead philanthropy and engagement liaison through establishing and advocating for the fundraising priorities and setting the ongoing development of annual capital and campaign goals. This includes…
Maintaining adherence to institutional policies and best practices, especially ensuring that all philanthropy and engagement goals and efforts reflect divisional culture and inclusive excellence guiding principles.
Meeting regularly to help prioritize and manage philanthropic and engagement activities of involved leadership and appropriate divisional leadership/faculty with prospects and donors.
Serving as a liaison in prioritizing and coordinating College leadership and divisional representatives through cultivating their active participation in fundraising and campaign-related activities.
Ensuring leadership for Economics and Business as well as and capital projects are provided with necessary donor, prospect, and research support materials, including the creation of proposals and related development correspondence.
Collaborating with the AVP , SPAs, and APAs from other affinities on institutionally prioritized multi-disciplinary, cross-divisional fundraising initiatives as necessary.
Seeking out and maintaining fluency with the academic, administrative, and programmatic funding priorities for Economics and Business as well as capital projects in order to effectively align those activities with potential sources of external support.
Establishing solid working relationships with department chairs, directors and administrative units and provide support with donor/campaign visits and events.
Overseeing and assisting in the development of annual budget and work collaboratively to ensure effective stewardship of resources by being fiscally responsible.
Fundraising (80%)
Ensuring fundraising goals and activity metrics are achieved both individually and divisionally, through collaboration with the AVP , Dean, SPAs, APAs, and essential partners throughout the campus community, and volunteers.
Developing and proactively maintaining a dynamic portfolio of approximately 100-150 current and potential donors within the Economics and Business constituency with the capacity to make a major philanthropic investment, defined as $50,000 or greater with a focus on six and seven figure gifts. (While SPAs should meet annual major gift proposal benchmarks, equal weight is placed on the SPA’s annual discovery efforts to develop new donors.)
Partnering with the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs to determine potential corporate and foundation opportunities.
Ensuring best practices regarding stewardship of all donors, in concert with Donor Relations, campus partners, and divisional and institutional leadership The Senior Philanthropy Advisor ( SPA ) serves as the chief engagement officer for Hope College’s Division of Social Sciences with personal responsibility for philanthropic achievement for the Division. The SPA reports to the Associate Vice President ( AVP ) in the Division of Philanthropy and Engagement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible fundraising and leadership experience, including individual fundraising or the equivalent is required.
With deference to Jerry Panas, candidates must have: impeccable integrity, active listening skills, the ability to motivate others, an unrivaled work ethic, concern for people, high expectations of themselves and others, passion for this work, exceptional energy, perseverance, and professional poise.
Commitment to the mission and values of Hope College.
Impeccable integrity, active listening skills, the ability to motivate others, strong work ethic, concern for people, commitment to culture and inclusive excellence, high in expectations of themselves and others, passion for the work of matchmaking donor and institutional needs, comfort with a multi-plexed organization and strong professional presence and poise.
Must have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
This position requires significant travel, including potential international travel.
Ability to work comfortably – both independently and collaboratively – in a fast-paced, creative and demanding environment that requires emotional intelligence, strong problem-solving skills, and sound judgment in decision making.
Must have computer skills, which should include CRM experience and networked information systems.
Must be able to work in a team-based environment with a mixture of staff, faculty, administration, alumni and volunteers.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
Seasoned fundraising professional with experience working in higher education.
Experience working in a large, complex system.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), databases (FileMaker and Access) and CRMs/Networked Information Systems (Raiser’s Edge).
Application Instructions:
Candidates are required to provide a Letter of Interest to the Selection Committee, a Resume and one writing sample. Please include contact information for three references. References will not be contacted until later in the interview process.
League of Conservation Voters
Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: C
Salary Range (depending on experience): $63,819 – $77,646
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports.
Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information.
Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by April 3, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
Mar 14, 2023
Full time
Title: Associate Manager of Development Administration
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Development Systems
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Travel Requirements: Up to 5%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: C
Salary Range (depending on experience): $63,819 – $77,646
General Description:
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring an Associate Manager of Development Administration who will be a critical member of a top-notch team of fundraising professionals, supporting and enhancing the work of the department’s leadership team to help implement multiple fundraising strategies on a growth-oriented, ambitious, and sophisticated team of major gifts officers, grant writers, researchers, marketers, and more. This position will assist with the tracking of departmental budgets, research and preparation of materials, and provide administrative support to the SVP for Development and the Development department. This position is critical to the infrastructure of the department, ensuring that logistics and operations are managed smoothly for the overall success of our fundraising goals.
The ideal candidate is creative, self driven, organized and committed to centering racial justice and equity in our work. LCV staff are mission-driven, motivated, and strive to lead with our values of accountability, anti-racism, community, innovation, learning, and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
Team Culture and Operations
Assist SVP for Development with administrative tasks, writing donor communications, memos and board reports, travel logistics, reimbursements, expense reports, and scheduling support, as needed.
Help plan and administer departmental planning processes, including playing a key role in planning and executing departmental retreats, including supporting departmental trainings, surveys and meetings.
Maintain tracking for all department objectives, communication with the rest of the organization including completing board reports and quarterly racial justice and equity reports.
Play a key role ensuring the development team centers anti-racist fundraising principles in our strategies, including supporting the Anti-Racist Fundraising Team Task Force in planning trainings, administering the gift acceptance policy, and leading and supporting team building efforts and inter-departmental communications.
Provide logistical support in virtual and in-person meetings and lead note-taking and disseminating follow-up in several regularly occurring meetings related to fundraising strategies and activities.
Help foster a culture of inclusivity, community, collaboration, and trust, including providing opportunities to build relationships with others on the team.
Archive all department wide materials and documents and ensure file retention between Google Drive and organizational network drive.
Travel up to 5% for events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
Contribute to the team with other projects and duties as assigned.
Provide administrative support for the budget creation and revision processes, including liaising with principal fundraisers on projections and working closely with the Vice President, Development Operations.
Board and Donor Strategy and Engagement
Run planning meetings focused on top tier donors with principal fundraisers, update and distribute reports, take notes, create task lists for principal fundraisers and follow up with them, as needed
Serve as liaison between various sub teams within Development on reports and reporting needs, working with the fundraising data team to create and maintain reports.
Serve as the Board Development Committee liaison and help implement their charter, including scheduling regular meetings, sharing notes and other key information.
Support the Senior Vice President of Development in their major gifts fundraising efforts and Board committee engagement by securing meetings, scheduling calls, and managing all necessary follow up for donors in the SVP’s portfolio.
Work directly with Board Chair, Development Committee Chair, and other board members on high touch stewardship for top tier donors.
Staff board meetings and events, as needed.
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Required – At least 3 years of experience in administrative support for a team, including project management and scheduling. Preferred – Experience working directly for someone in senior leadership in an organization; experience doing so in a non-profit, political organization or campaign.
Skills: Required – Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Excellent written and oral communications skills, and proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and databases; knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential. Adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Extremely well organized; high level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information; solid judgment; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Preferred – Experience with Salesforce, Zoom, and Google Suite.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems. Interest in electoral politics and some understanding of how the electoral landscape affects policy advocacy.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. The person in this position frequently communicates with donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
LCV offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes vacation, sick and parental leave, personal days, paid holidays, health insurance (two plan options for staff to choose from), dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance (short- and long-term), Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contribution, commuter benefits program, sabbatical, and student loan assistance.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Associate Manager of Development Administration” in the subject line by April 3, 2023 . No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org .
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Blue Sky Bridge is a non-profit organization located in Boulder, Colorado working in prevention and intervention of child abuse. We use the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) model to create a child-focused approach to abuse investigations in partnership with law enforcement, social services and the District Attorney’s office. Blue Sky Bridge provides skilled forensic interviews and medical exams of children as well as crisis counseling and support to non-offending caregivers, therapy for children and families, and education programs to increase community awareness and to empower the community to prevent sexual abuse of children.
Blue Sky Bridge is searching for a full time Director of Development. The Director of Development is a member of the leadership team, and reports directly to the Executive Director.
Blue Sky Bridge is a well-established organization in Boulder County with a strong base of financial support. There is significant opportunity to build upon this role. The Director of Development is responsible for leading the execution, analysis, planning, control, and evaluation of all fundraising and marketing efforts, while contributing to the overall mission of the organization through leadership activities.
Principal Responsibilities:
Working with the Executive Director, Grant Writing team, Development Associate, Administrative Assistant, and Accountant to:
Update and manage an established fundraising plan that is aligned with the strategic plan.
Oversee and support staff and contractors.
Direct a program for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors.
Oversee the writing, designing and disseminating of annual campaigns and appeals.
Personally direct the cultivation and growth of major donors including face-to-face solicitations.
Oversee the management and strategic use of our donor acknowledgment system.
Implement an annual stewardship plan for all donations.
Implement a corporate partnership program, targeting large and small businesses.
Collaborate with contract grant writing firm and accountant on written proposals, grant applications, and grant reporting. Ensure that all grant-writing is aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
Lead special events initiatives and assists with third-party opportunities.
Report on goals and results in all revenue lines in the fundraising plan.
Support staff, board of directors, and other volunteer committees.
Marketing/Communications/Public Relations
Working with the Development Associate, Executive Director and Board of Directors to:
Support the creation and implementation of public relations and marketing programs.
Update and manage an established communications plan that is aligned with the strategic plan.
Respond to press inquiries on behalf of the organization, including offering interviews to the media.
Oversee the creation of informational packets for community engagement, agency tours and event sponsorships.
Oversee the maintenance of the website and social media.
Ensure that the organization’s brand is consistently and appropriately represented both internally and externally.
Leadership
In partnership with the Program Director and Executive Director
Participate in and drive organizational strategy through EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System.
Lean into organizational values and initiatives that support inclusion, equity, belonging and diversity.
Blue Sky Bridge Values
Kids first - The center of our work is the core value of serving children first.
Strive for Excellence in personal work performance, ability to collaborate across departments and agencies, providing the best care for our clients. Learning, growing, and taking healthy risks.
Honor Wellness - A vibrant, resilient staff that enjoys coming to work and actively demonstrates their personal wellness strategies. Actively seeking ways to deal with the trauma that enters the building every day.
Healthy Human Interactions - Respect and dignity in action.
All are welcome and Included - A full spectrum of demographic differences, as well as perspectives, personality, and opinions will make us stronger and more effective as an organization.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Excellent communication skills – written and presentation.
Experience in building and growing effective and collaborative teams.
Outgoing and engaging personality, demonstrating confidence in face-to-face interactions with donors.
Expertise and willingness to learn about and reach out to the funding community.
Experience with grant-writing and grant reporting.
Detail orientation with strong organizational, analytical, computer and donor database skills.
Successful experience in working with volunteers and board members in fundraising activities.
Experience with non-profit marketing and communications.
Preferred Skills:
5–7 years nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated experience in meeting goals.
Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms.
Experience with Education and Outreach models a plus.
Proficiency in Donor Perfect, Constant Contact and Adobe Creative Suite.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary for this role is based on experience with an estimated range of total compensation between $95,000 and $125,000. Blue Sky Bridge offers generous PTO plans to a robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance programs, 401k, wellness benefits, access to mental health practitioners, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Blue Sky Bridge is an inclusive culture embracing the value of a diverse workforce in all roles, at all levels of the organization. We work to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make decisions based on job-related factors alone. We ask that you do not disclose any information on the application which could indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation and we encourage applicants who meet some but not all qualifications to apply.
To apply, please visit this website .
No phone calls, please.
Oct 04, 2022
Full time
Blue Sky Bridge is a non-profit organization located in Boulder, Colorado working in prevention and intervention of child abuse. We use the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) model to create a child-focused approach to abuse investigations in partnership with law enforcement, social services and the District Attorney’s office. Blue Sky Bridge provides skilled forensic interviews and medical exams of children as well as crisis counseling and support to non-offending caregivers, therapy for children and families, and education programs to increase community awareness and to empower the community to prevent sexual abuse of children.
Blue Sky Bridge is searching for a full time Director of Development. The Director of Development is a member of the leadership team, and reports directly to the Executive Director.
Blue Sky Bridge is a well-established organization in Boulder County with a strong base of financial support. There is significant opportunity to build upon this role. The Director of Development is responsible for leading the execution, analysis, planning, control, and evaluation of all fundraising and marketing efforts, while contributing to the overall mission of the organization through leadership activities.
Principal Responsibilities:
Working with the Executive Director, Grant Writing team, Development Associate, Administrative Assistant, and Accountant to:
Update and manage an established fundraising plan that is aligned with the strategic plan.
Oversee and support staff and contractors.
Direct a program for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors.
Oversee the writing, designing and disseminating of annual campaigns and appeals.
Personally direct the cultivation and growth of major donors including face-to-face solicitations.
Oversee the management and strategic use of our donor acknowledgment system.
Implement an annual stewardship plan for all donations.
Implement a corporate partnership program, targeting large and small businesses.
Collaborate with contract grant writing firm and accountant on written proposals, grant applications, and grant reporting. Ensure that all grant-writing is aligned with the strategic goals of the organization.
Lead special events initiatives and assists with third-party opportunities.
Report on goals and results in all revenue lines in the fundraising plan.
Support staff, board of directors, and other volunteer committees.
Marketing/Communications/Public Relations
Working with the Development Associate, Executive Director and Board of Directors to:
Support the creation and implementation of public relations and marketing programs.
Update and manage an established communications plan that is aligned with the strategic plan.
Respond to press inquiries on behalf of the organization, including offering interviews to the media.
Oversee the creation of informational packets for community engagement, agency tours and event sponsorships.
Oversee the maintenance of the website and social media.
Ensure that the organization’s brand is consistently and appropriately represented both internally and externally.
Leadership
In partnership with the Program Director and Executive Director
Participate in and drive organizational strategy through EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System.
Lean into organizational values and initiatives that support inclusion, equity, belonging and diversity.
Blue Sky Bridge Values
Kids first - The center of our work is the core value of serving children first.
Strive for Excellence in personal work performance, ability to collaborate across departments and agencies, providing the best care for our clients. Learning, growing, and taking healthy risks.
Honor Wellness - A vibrant, resilient staff that enjoys coming to work and actively demonstrates their personal wellness strategies. Actively seeking ways to deal with the trauma that enters the building every day.
Healthy Human Interactions - Respect and dignity in action.
All are welcome and Included - A full spectrum of demographic differences, as well as perspectives, personality, and opinions will make us stronger and more effective as an organization.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Excellent communication skills – written and presentation.
Experience in building and growing effective and collaborative teams.
Outgoing and engaging personality, demonstrating confidence in face-to-face interactions with donors.
Expertise and willingness to learn about and reach out to the funding community.
Experience with grant-writing and grant reporting.
Detail orientation with strong organizational, analytical, computer and donor database skills.
Successful experience in working with volunteers and board members in fundraising activities.
Experience with non-profit marketing and communications.
Preferred Skills:
5–7 years nonprofit fundraising experience with demonstrated experience in meeting goals.
Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms.
Experience with Education and Outreach models a plus.
Proficiency in Donor Perfect, Constant Contact and Adobe Creative Suite.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary for this role is based on experience with an estimated range of total compensation between $95,000 and $125,000. Blue Sky Bridge offers generous PTO plans to a robust benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance programs, 401k, wellness benefits, access to mental health practitioners, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Blue Sky Bridge is an inclusive culture embracing the value of a diverse workforce in all roles, at all levels of the organization. We work to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make decisions based on job-related factors alone. We ask that you do not disclose any information on the application which could indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation and we encourage applicants who meet some but not all qualifications to apply.
To apply, please visit this website .
No phone calls, please.
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
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
Background:
Alaska Wilderness League is the only national conservation group devoted full-time to protecting Alaska’s public lands and waters including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Tongass National Forest. We are committed to promoting a narrative that elevates a broad spectrum of voices and values related to protecting public lands, including providing for a safer climate future; supporting the human rights of Indigenous peoples; advocating for the right to clean, thriving and healthy land, water and wildlife for all; and serving as a source of hope and inspiration for the country. We are also committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace by deepening our understanding of the history of federal lands and waters in our country, by reimagining conservation as a tool for justice, and by advancing diversity and inclusion in the environmental community by transforming our hiring and recruitment practices for both staff and board.
You can learn more about Alaska Wilderness League’s mission, vision, approach and commitment to justice here .
Primary Role:
The Development Associate plays a critical role in the League’s day-to-day fundraising operations, working to assist in all areas of giving (Major Donors, Annual Fund, Monthly Giving, Corporate and Foundations). The position works with all members of the development department to make sure Alaska Wilderness League has the funds to conduct its efforts to protect wild Alaska. The Development Associate reports to the League’s Director of Member Engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
Database and Gift Management:
Updating donor records, logging donations, and maintaining data integrity in the League’s CRM (EveryAction);
Fulfilling data segment requests for online and offline mailings;
Creating online donation and advocacy forms as needed, working with Database Manager to ensure tracking systems are in place;
Managing the League’s donor acknowledgment processes;
Events:
Managing the Zoom platform for department; assisting Director of Development with in-person events as needed;
Donor Communications:
Managing the creation of the League’s annual report;
Supporting the creation and editing of solicitation letters, newsletter articles, occasional blog posts and social media ads;
Completing stewardship and solicitation calls as needed;
Responding to donor and activist inquiries via phone and email;
Enhancing monthly donor retention through personal follow ups via phone, letter and email;
Refreshing website pages with relevant information as needed;
Foundation and Corporate Giving
Supporting the League’s grant writing efforts through deadline tracking and relevant document management;
Researching prospective funders and preparing donor profiles for Executive Director and Development Director’s donor meetings;
Administrative:
Notetaking during regular team meetings;
Handling office and mailing needs (e.g. mailing donor thank you packages, managing office inventory);
Helping with expense reports;
Participating in acquisition of premiums for members;
Other duties, as they arise
Ideal candidates will have:
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness
Excitement to join a team of development professionals who are eager to test out new ideas and increase their fundraising goals each year
Experience in, or at least an eagerness to learn to work in a database
Strong communication skills – spoken and in writing
A willingness to pitch in
An ability to adhere to a code of ethics and maintain confidentiality of privileged information
The strongest candidates will also have some of the following skills and experience:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
Background in working with relational databases, a.k.a. CRM software (EveryAction, Raiser’s Edge, Salsa, Salesforce, etc)
One to two years of professional work experience;
An Associate or Bachelor’s degree is helpful, though not required
Compensation and Benefits
The League provides its employees with a competitive salary that is benchmarked annually with other nonprofits. The League also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including generous health insurance for individuals and competitive rates for families/dependents, 24 PTO days and all federal holidays, a 3% contribution to the 401K retirement plan, and a collegial environment that supports professional development, wellness, and flexible telecommuting options.
Compensation for this role starts at $47K and can increase based on the candidate’s level of experience.
Location This position is located in Washington, D.C., and some travel may be expected (approximately 1-2 times per year).
Alaska Wilderness League is an equal opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities that are most impacted by our issue. We especially encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, transgender and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities to apply.
The Application Process
To apply, please complete the short form. (Ideally collected via webform) OR submit your name, e-mail, phone number, resume and responses to the following questions to HR@alaskawild.org.
Where did you hear about this opportunity? (Options: AWL website, Job board (specify below), referral from friend or colleague (specify below), other (specify below)
Field to specify whom you were referred by in section above.
Why are you excited about the opportunity to join the Alaska Wilderness League's team? What about the organization’s approach and mission excite you most? [100 words Max]
[OPTIONAL]We review every application with human eyes. If you want to tell us more about why you're excited to pursue this opportunity or illustrate your candidacy in more detail, we encourage you to do so here. We appreciate your candor and like to look at links. However, please note that a traditional cover letter is no good here.
Individuals who apply by 5/25/22, will be given priority; therefore, we encourage you to submit yours soon!
When you apply, please remove the names of your undergraduate and graduate schools from your resume. There is no need to reformat your resume, but simplify it to “B.A. Economics,” for example. This process is aimed at opening this opportunity to more candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments instead of resume proxies (e.g., where you went to school).
This evaluation process will follow best practices shown to reduce bias in decision making and may be different from other application processes you have experienced.
The overall evaluation process will look to follow this anticipated timeline:
Mid-May-Early June: Selected candidates asked to complete short answer questions
Early June: Video interview with League Staff
Post-Interview: Finalist candidates will be asked to complete a timed trial assignment
Late June: Finalists will participate in a multi-team member group interview via video conference.
o Candidate references will also be checked at this step
Late June: Offer extended
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please feel free to email HR@alaskawild.org
The League requires its employees to be fully vaccinated and up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines unless they are approved for an exemption as allowed under federal and applicable state law. Unless approved for an exemption, new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the time of hire, and offers of employment will be contingent on compliance with the League’s AWL’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. Any documentation received is treated confidentially in accordance with applicable law. A copy of the Leagues COVID-19 vaccination policy will be provided to individuals to whom offers of employment are made.
May 10, 2022
Full time
Background:
Alaska Wilderness League is the only national conservation group devoted full-time to protecting Alaska’s public lands and waters including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and Tongass National Forest. We are committed to promoting a narrative that elevates a broad spectrum of voices and values related to protecting public lands, including providing for a safer climate future; supporting the human rights of Indigenous peoples; advocating for the right to clean, thriving and healthy land, water and wildlife for all; and serving as a source of hope and inspiration for the country. We are also committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace by deepening our understanding of the history of federal lands and waters in our country, by reimagining conservation as a tool for justice, and by advancing diversity and inclusion in the environmental community by transforming our hiring and recruitment practices for both staff and board.
You can learn more about Alaska Wilderness League’s mission, vision, approach and commitment to justice here .
Primary Role:
The Development Associate plays a critical role in the League’s day-to-day fundraising operations, working to assist in all areas of giving (Major Donors, Annual Fund, Monthly Giving, Corporate and Foundations). The position works with all members of the development department to make sure Alaska Wilderness League has the funds to conduct its efforts to protect wild Alaska. The Development Associate reports to the League’s Director of Member Engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
Database and Gift Management:
Updating donor records, logging donations, and maintaining data integrity in the League’s CRM (EveryAction);
Fulfilling data segment requests for online and offline mailings;
Creating online donation and advocacy forms as needed, working with Database Manager to ensure tracking systems are in place;
Managing the League’s donor acknowledgment processes;
Events:
Managing the Zoom platform for department; assisting Director of Development with in-person events as needed;
Donor Communications:
Managing the creation of the League’s annual report;
Supporting the creation and editing of solicitation letters, newsletter articles, occasional blog posts and social media ads;
Completing stewardship and solicitation calls as needed;
Responding to donor and activist inquiries via phone and email;
Enhancing monthly donor retention through personal follow ups via phone, letter and email;
Refreshing website pages with relevant information as needed;
Foundation and Corporate Giving
Supporting the League’s grant writing efforts through deadline tracking and relevant document management;
Researching prospective funders and preparing donor profiles for Executive Director and Development Director’s donor meetings;
Administrative:
Notetaking during regular team meetings;
Handling office and mailing needs (e.g. mailing donor thank you packages, managing office inventory);
Helping with expense reports;
Participating in acquisition of premiums for members;
Other duties, as they arise
Ideal candidates will have:
Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness
Excitement to join a team of development professionals who are eager to test out new ideas and increase their fundraising goals each year
Experience in, or at least an eagerness to learn to work in a database
Strong communication skills – spoken and in writing
A willingness to pitch in
An ability to adhere to a code of ethics and maintain confidentiality of privileged information
The strongest candidates will also have some of the following skills and experience:
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
Background in working with relational databases, a.k.a. CRM software (EveryAction, Raiser’s Edge, Salsa, Salesforce, etc)
One to two years of professional work experience;
An Associate or Bachelor’s degree is helpful, though not required
Compensation and Benefits
The League provides its employees with a competitive salary that is benchmarked annually with other nonprofits. The League also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including generous health insurance for individuals and competitive rates for families/dependents, 24 PTO days and all federal holidays, a 3% contribution to the 401K retirement plan, and a collegial environment that supports professional development, wellness, and flexible telecommuting options.
Compensation for this role starts at $47K and can increase based on the candidate’s level of experience.
Location This position is located in Washington, D.C., and some travel may be expected (approximately 1-2 times per year).
Alaska Wilderness League is an equal opportunity employer and we value having staff who come from communities that are most impacted by our issue. We especially encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, transgender and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities to apply.
The Application Process
To apply, please complete the short form. (Ideally collected via webform) OR submit your name, e-mail, phone number, resume and responses to the following questions to HR@alaskawild.org.
Where did you hear about this opportunity? (Options: AWL website, Job board (specify below), referral from friend or colleague (specify below), other (specify below)
Field to specify whom you were referred by in section above.
Why are you excited about the opportunity to join the Alaska Wilderness League's team? What about the organization’s approach and mission excite you most? [100 words Max]
[OPTIONAL]We review every application with human eyes. If you want to tell us more about why you're excited to pursue this opportunity or illustrate your candidacy in more detail, we encourage you to do so here. We appreciate your candor and like to look at links. However, please note that a traditional cover letter is no good here.
Individuals who apply by 5/25/22, will be given priority; therefore, we encourage you to submit yours soon!
When you apply, please remove the names of your undergraduate and graduate schools from your resume. There is no need to reformat your resume, but simplify it to “B.A. Economics,” for example. This process is aimed at opening this opportunity to more candidates, reviewing applicants on performance assessments instead of resume proxies (e.g., where you went to school).
This evaluation process will follow best practices shown to reduce bias in decision making and may be different from other application processes you have experienced.
The overall evaluation process will look to follow this anticipated timeline:
Mid-May-Early June: Selected candidates asked to complete short answer questions
Early June: Video interview with League Staff
Post-Interview: Finalist candidates will be asked to complete a timed trial assignment
Late June: Finalists will participate in a multi-team member group interview via video conference.
o Candidate references will also be checked at this step
Late June: Offer extended
If you have any questions about the opportunity, please feel free to email HR@alaskawild.org
The League requires its employees to be fully vaccinated and up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines unless they are approved for an exemption as allowed under federal and applicable state law. Unless approved for an exemption, new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the time of hire, and offers of employment will be contingent on compliance with the League’s AWL’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. Any documentation received is treated confidentially in accordance with applicable law. A copy of the Leagues COVID-19 vaccination policy will be provided to individuals to whom offers of employment are made.
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
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
Resolution Project
420 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10170
Location: New York, NY
Classification: Exempt, full-time
Reporting To: CEO
Start Date: Immediately
Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000
Work Environment: Hybrid (in NYC office at least 2 days per week)
About Resolution Project
At Resolution Project, we see the spark of passion in young people. We work with them to build it into a lifetime of impact. People do not need decades of experience before they can start making a difference in the world. Especially while young, they have the energy, idealism, and ambition to address complex challenges—today. But they need a community that invests and believes in their leadership. Resolution provides this support to young innovators around the world so they can break barriers and ignite meaningful change.
The Resolution Fellowship is the core of our work. To become a Resolution Fellow, young people first compete in our Social Venture Challenge (SVC), pitching ideas for social enterprises in their communities. Those who are selected become Fellows, receiving seed funding and lifelong support. Resolution is there, even if they evolve or pivot from their original ideas, with global resources, mentorship, expertise, and community, along with a growing network of local partners. These components come together to form a proven model that identifies promising young leaders, launches their first ventures, and sticks with them as they grow.
Since our beginning in 2008, Resolution Project has launched and supported the growth of over 500 Fellows, working across six continents and in over 80 countries. Altogether, our Fellows have impacted the lives of more than 4.6 million people around the globe. Through Resolution Project, young leaders receive unmatched guidance and wisdom from a team of partners, volunteers, and innovative peers around the globe. We remain committed—today and always— to all of our Fellows and to expanding our outreach to lower-resourced communities.
Position summary
Resolution seeks to hire a Director of Development (“Director”) as a frontline fundraiser, department head, and key member of the leadership team. The Director will provide clear vision, leadership, and direction on effective strategies for meeting Resolution’s annual revenue goals ($3.4MM) and growing its revenue potential to support greater impact for years to come. This individual will work closely with the CEO to design fundraising approaches and deploy the CEO and Board for maximum effectiveness. The Director will manage a portfolio of existing corporate and foundation relationships; and identify, cultivate, solicit and steward new individual, foundation and corporate donors. This individual will also oversee existing department systems, staff, and practices to direct scaling efforts. Resolution has a strong Board and Advisory Board in place with whom the Director will partner to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. The Director will partner with an events consultant, staff, and volunteers to plan, execute, and grow two major annual fundraising events, two large annual campaigns, as well as several smaller events throughout the year. The Director will also work with volunteer leadership to support various fundraising activities for the broader volunteer community. The Director will lead a department including an Assistant Director of Communications, Senior Community Engagement Associate, Development Coordinator, and soon-to-be hired Development Associate, and will be responsible for directly managing 2-3 of these individuals.
This opportunity is perfect for someone who is skilled in fundraising and who thrives at building and sustaining meaningful relationships. The position requires a passionate, detail-oriented, hard-working individual who can set direction, execute on planned activities, and build deep and lasting relationships with donors and team members. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in front-line fundraising and will bring the ability to expand on Resolution’s existing base.
The candidate must have a flexible schedule, be prepared to join meetings and conference calls earlier and later than regular business hours – including some weekends – and be willing to travel occasionally.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy
Work with the CEO to design, execute, manage, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising strategy that allows the organization to grow and increase our impact.
Develop and deepen relationships with foundation and corporate prospects and partners, and expand Resolution’s network of individual donors.
Grow a scalable, renewable major gifts program.
Design, execute, and assess giving campaigns and donor appeals.
Oversee all fundraising communications strategy for the organization, serving as a thought partner to the Assistant Director of Communications and CEO.
Direct Fundraising
Manage and expand a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the capacity to make major gifts, leading face-to-face solicitations and other direct engagement, and deploying the CEO to participate in or lead solicitations where appropriate.
Proactively develop goals, strategies, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor, ensuring that each one receives frequent personalized engagement, with the support of the rest of the development team.
Oversee messaging, talking points, proposals, and materials for development activity created by the development and communications team.
Supervise staff members conducting prospect research, donor outreach, Salesforce data management, and creation of fundraising activity reports.
Secure and steward event sponsors.
Leadership
Manage, mentor, and support all Development & Communications staff.
Provide goals and projections to inform the annual budgeting process.
Attend board meetings and work with board members to assist with fundraising objectives.
Represent Resolution at relevant conferences, workshops and meetings.
Actively participate in organization-wide strategy discussions and ongoing conversations as a Department Head.
Foster a collaborative environment and manage cross-organizational relationships.
Lead on special projects as determined by opportunity and need.
Other duties as requested.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of demonstrated fundraising experience and success with progressively increasing responsibility.
Experience building and growing a major and HNWI donor program with demonstrated success in revenue growth
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many constituencies, including board members, corporate partners, donors who are volunteers, family offices and foundations, institutional funders, and ultra-high net worth prospects
Strong network within the philanthropic community
Prior management experience
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with vigilant attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet high-quality standards
Computer literacy, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
Experience with donor database software (Salesforce preferred, but training is available)
Commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Learning (outlined here in our DEI statement: https://resolutionproject.org/deistatement/ )
Resolution requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief). Resolution abides by each state’s requirements and acknowledges those may change over time. If moved forward to the phone screen stage, you will have the chance to ask a team member more about this requirement.
Preferred
Experience managing a team and administering a department
Experience working in the social entrepreneurship space and an understanding of the major funders.
Benefits
Resolution does our best to provide a competitive benefits package to our team. Full-time Resolution staff members have access to a range of health plans as well as coverage for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, covered at 100% for the employee. Full time staff also have access to generous paid time off and robust professional development opportunities. In addition, employees may opt into FSA, HSA, transit check, and other voluntary insurance policies.
Resolution is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not engage in and prohibits discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, sex or gender (including pregnancy), LGBTQ+ status or sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital or partnership status, veteran status, military service status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law.
Mar 18, 2022
Full time
Location: New York, NY
Classification: Exempt, full-time
Reporting To: CEO
Start Date: Immediately
Salary Range: $120,000-$150,000
Work Environment: Hybrid (in NYC office at least 2 days per week)
About Resolution Project
At Resolution Project, we see the spark of passion in young people. We work with them to build it into a lifetime of impact. People do not need decades of experience before they can start making a difference in the world. Especially while young, they have the energy, idealism, and ambition to address complex challenges—today. But they need a community that invests and believes in their leadership. Resolution provides this support to young innovators around the world so they can break barriers and ignite meaningful change.
The Resolution Fellowship is the core of our work. To become a Resolution Fellow, young people first compete in our Social Venture Challenge (SVC), pitching ideas for social enterprises in their communities. Those who are selected become Fellows, receiving seed funding and lifelong support. Resolution is there, even if they evolve or pivot from their original ideas, with global resources, mentorship, expertise, and community, along with a growing network of local partners. These components come together to form a proven model that identifies promising young leaders, launches their first ventures, and sticks with them as they grow.
Since our beginning in 2008, Resolution Project has launched and supported the growth of over 500 Fellows, working across six continents and in over 80 countries. Altogether, our Fellows have impacted the lives of more than 4.6 million people around the globe. Through Resolution Project, young leaders receive unmatched guidance and wisdom from a team of partners, volunteers, and innovative peers around the globe. We remain committed—today and always— to all of our Fellows and to expanding our outreach to lower-resourced communities.
Position summary
Resolution seeks to hire a Director of Development (“Director”) as a frontline fundraiser, department head, and key member of the leadership team. The Director will provide clear vision, leadership, and direction on effective strategies for meeting Resolution’s annual revenue goals ($3.4MM) and growing its revenue potential to support greater impact for years to come. This individual will work closely with the CEO to design fundraising approaches and deploy the CEO and Board for maximum effectiveness. The Director will manage a portfolio of existing corporate and foundation relationships; and identify, cultivate, solicit and steward new individual, foundation and corporate donors. This individual will also oversee existing department systems, staff, and practices to direct scaling efforts. Resolution has a strong Board and Advisory Board in place with whom the Director will partner to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors. The Director will partner with an events consultant, staff, and volunteers to plan, execute, and grow two major annual fundraising events, two large annual campaigns, as well as several smaller events throughout the year. The Director will also work with volunteer leadership to support various fundraising activities for the broader volunteer community. The Director will lead a department including an Assistant Director of Communications, Senior Community Engagement Associate, Development Coordinator, and soon-to-be hired Development Associate, and will be responsible for directly managing 2-3 of these individuals.
This opportunity is perfect for someone who is skilled in fundraising and who thrives at building and sustaining meaningful relationships. The position requires a passionate, detail-oriented, hard-working individual who can set direction, execute on planned activities, and build deep and lasting relationships with donors and team members. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of success in front-line fundraising and will bring the ability to expand on Resolution’s existing base.
The candidate must have a flexible schedule, be prepared to join meetings and conference calls earlier and later than regular business hours – including some weekends – and be willing to travel occasionally.
Key responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy
Work with the CEO to design, execute, manage, and evaluate a comprehensive fundraising strategy that allows the organization to grow and increase our impact.
Develop and deepen relationships with foundation and corporate prospects and partners, and expand Resolution’s network of individual donors.
Grow a scalable, renewable major gifts program.
Design, execute, and assess giving campaigns and donor appeals.
Oversee all fundraising communications strategy for the organization, serving as a thought partner to the Assistant Director of Communications and CEO.
Direct Fundraising
Manage and expand a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with the capacity to make major gifts, leading face-to-face solicitations and other direct engagement, and deploying the CEO to participate in or lead solicitations where appropriate.
Proactively develop goals, strategies, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for each donor, ensuring that each one receives frequent personalized engagement, with the support of the rest of the development team.
Oversee messaging, talking points, proposals, and materials for development activity created by the development and communications team.
Supervise staff members conducting prospect research, donor outreach, Salesforce data management, and creation of fundraising activity reports.
Secure and steward event sponsors.
Leadership
Manage, mentor, and support all Development & Communications staff.
Provide goals and projections to inform the annual budgeting process.
Attend board meetings and work with board members to assist with fundraising objectives.
Represent Resolution at relevant conferences, workshops and meetings.
Actively participate in organization-wide strategy discussions and ongoing conversations as a Department Head.
Foster a collaborative environment and manage cross-organizational relationships.
Lead on special projects as determined by opportunity and need.
Other duties as requested.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of demonstrated fundraising experience and success with progressively increasing responsibility.
Experience building and growing a major and HNWI donor program with demonstrated success in revenue growth
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with many constituencies, including board members, corporate partners, donors who are volunteers, family offices and foundations, institutional funders, and ultra-high net worth prospects
Strong network within the philanthropic community
Prior management experience
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with vigilant attention to detail and demonstrated ability to meet high-quality standards
Computer literacy, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite
Experience with donor database software (Salesforce preferred, but training is available)
Commitment to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Learning (outlined here in our DEI statement: https://resolutionproject.org/deistatement/ )
Resolution requires that all staff be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine (or approved for an exemption as a reasonable accommodation due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief). Resolution abides by each state’s requirements and acknowledges those may change over time. If moved forward to the phone screen stage, you will have the chance to ask a team member more about this requirement.
Preferred
Experience managing a team and administering a department
Experience working in the social entrepreneurship space and an understanding of the major funders.
Benefits
Resolution does our best to provide a competitive benefits package to our team. Full-time Resolution staff members have access to a range of health plans as well as coverage for dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, covered at 100% for the employee. Full time staff also have access to generous paid time off and robust professional development opportunities. In addition, employees may opt into FSA, HSA, transit check, and other voluntary insurance policies.
Resolution is an equal opportunity employer. The organization does not engage in and prohibits discrimination in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, sex or gender (including pregnancy), LGBTQ+ status or sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital or partnership status, veteran status, military service status, or any other characteristic protected by state, local or federal law.
FOUNDATION MANAGER
ABOUT THE POSITION
Are you a strong communicator who excels at building relationships, writing winning grant proposals, and successfully managing multiple fundraising priorities?
The Grand Canyon Trust is currently hiring a Foundation Manager to work remotely from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico to manage all aspects of foundation fundraising, which represents nearly 50 percent of the Grand Canyon Trust’s annual income. The Foundation Manager works as an integral member of the Trust’s development team to manage:
Grant Writing and Foundation Stewardship (80%)
Craft proposals, reports, and project budgets in alignment with organizational budgets and by working with staff, finance director, and senior director of development
Write, edit, and submit the letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports to foundations by working collaboratively with appropriate staff members.
Manage the grants calendar and meet all grant proposals and reporting deadlines.
Steward all foundation relationships through regular communication and meaningful, personalized opportunities for engagement.
Research, develop, and steward a new slate of foundation supporters for the Trust’s work.
Balance a heavy volume of writing and editing assignments on a variety of topics with tight deadlines.
Writing/Proofreading (10%)
Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support to all members of the development team in accordance with the Grand Canyon Trust Style Guide.
Administrative (10%)
Ensure all proposals, associated communications, and reports are recorded in Salesforce.
Become fluent in the work of the Trust’s programs and campaigns.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND DETAILS
Flexible scheduling
12 paid holidays
Two weeks paid vacation and two weeks paid sick leave
12-14 weeks of paid parental leave
100 percent employer-paid employee medical and dental insurance (50 percent employer-paid for qualified dependent premiums
4 percent automatic employer-contribution to 401K retirement plan, plus up to 2 percent match.
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Professional development opportunities
Paid community service time, sabbatical leave, and more
LOCATION: Work remotely from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico
COMPENSATION: Up to $65,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS : COVID vaccination is required for this position. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, contact careers@grandcanyontrust.org
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with grant writing and foundation fundraising work.
Ability to synthesize complex material, translate it into compelling text, and communicate it clearly and succinctly.
The ability to inform, influence, and/or persuade a variety of audiences using written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop and produce successfully funded proposals, reports, and other development materials.
Experience interpreting program budgets and financial reports, and utilizing spreadsheets.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform effectively under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated experience working with and communicating effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds from lived experience to professional experience The ability to thrive in a setting where teamwork, collaboration, and an iterative process is required.
The ability to develop trusted working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and the ability to integrate your commitment into your work.
Familiarity with and knowledge of the lands and peoples of the Colorado Plateau.
Knowledge and experience with foundations with an emphasis on environmental fundraising preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite.
Experience working in donor CRMs and communications platforms.
Willingness to travel (approximately 5-10 percent of the time) primarily to northern Arizona.
Note that “experience” includes lived experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer experience, school/coursework, work experience, and other related qualifications, skills, and experience.
No candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org . The application deadline is Monday, March 28, 2022, at 5 p.m. MT.
WHO WE ARE
Since 1985, the Grand Canyon Trust has been a leading voice in regional conservation on the Colorado Plateau. From protecting the Grand Canyon from continued threats to helping establish and protect national monuments in southern Utah, the Trust works tirelessly to protect the Colorado Plateau’s remarkable landscapes, while respecting the rights of its Native peoples. We are a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to ensuring the region’s public lands, native species, communities, and cultures thrive. We are a dynamic and passionate team that values communication and collaboration to achieve ambitious goals. Learn more at www.grandcanyontrust.org
The Grand Canyon Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We work actively to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of identity including but not limited to: Race, ethnicity, gender, parental status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We actively seek diversity in our candidate pools. Applicants of all identities are encouraged to apply. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, contact: careers@grandcanyontrust.org .
Mar 07, 2022
Full time
FOUNDATION MANAGER
ABOUT THE POSITION
Are you a strong communicator who excels at building relationships, writing winning grant proposals, and successfully managing multiple fundraising priorities?
The Grand Canyon Trust is currently hiring a Foundation Manager to work remotely from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico to manage all aspects of foundation fundraising, which represents nearly 50 percent of the Grand Canyon Trust’s annual income. The Foundation Manager works as an integral member of the Trust’s development team to manage:
Grant Writing and Foundation Stewardship (80%)
Craft proposals, reports, and project budgets in alignment with organizational budgets and by working with staff, finance director, and senior director of development
Write, edit, and submit the letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and reports to foundations by working collaboratively with appropriate staff members.
Manage the grants calendar and meet all grant proposals and reporting deadlines.
Steward all foundation relationships through regular communication and meaningful, personalized opportunities for engagement.
Research, develop, and steward a new slate of foundation supporters for the Trust’s work.
Balance a heavy volume of writing and editing assignments on a variety of topics with tight deadlines.
Writing/Proofreading (10%)
Provide writing, editing, and proofreading support to all members of the development team in accordance with the Grand Canyon Trust Style Guide.
Administrative (10%)
Ensure all proposals, associated communications, and reports are recorded in Salesforce.
Become fluent in the work of the Trust’s programs and campaigns.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND DETAILS
Flexible scheduling
12 paid holidays
Two weeks paid vacation and two weeks paid sick leave
12-14 weeks of paid parental leave
100 percent employer-paid employee medical and dental insurance (50 percent employer-paid for qualified dependent premiums
4 percent automatic employer-contribution to 401K retirement plan, plus up to 2 percent match.
Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
Professional development opportunities
Paid community service time, sabbatical leave, and more
LOCATION: Work remotely from Arizona, Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico
COMPENSATION: Up to $65,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
COVID 19 PRECAUTIONS : COVID vaccination is required for this position. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, contact careers@grandcanyontrust.org
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with grant writing and foundation fundraising work.
Ability to synthesize complex material, translate it into compelling text, and communicate it clearly and succinctly.
The ability to inform, influence, and/or persuade a variety of audiences using written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to develop and produce successfully funded proposals, reports, and other development materials.
Experience interpreting program budgets and financial reports, and utilizing spreadsheets.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and perform effectively under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated experience working with and communicating effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds from lived experience to professional experience The ability to thrive in a setting where teamwork, collaboration, and an iterative process is required.
The ability to develop trusted working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and the ability to integrate your commitment into your work.
Familiarity with and knowledge of the lands and peoples of the Colorado Plateau.
Knowledge and experience with foundations with an emphasis on environmental fundraising preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite.
Experience working in donor CRMs and communications platforms.
Willingness to travel (approximately 5-10 percent of the time) primarily to northern Arizona.
Note that “experience” includes lived experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer experience, school/coursework, work experience, and other related qualifications, skills, and experience.
No candidate will meet every requirement. If you're excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we encourage you to apply.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org . The application deadline is Monday, March 28, 2022, at 5 p.m. MT.
WHO WE ARE
Since 1985, the Grand Canyon Trust has been a leading voice in regional conservation on the Colorado Plateau. From protecting the Grand Canyon from continued threats to helping establish and protect national monuments in southern Utah, the Trust works tirelessly to protect the Colorado Plateau’s remarkable landscapes, while respecting the rights of its Native peoples. We are a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to ensuring the region’s public lands, native species, communities, and cultures thrive. We are a dynamic and passionate team that values communication and collaboration to achieve ambitious goals. Learn more at www.grandcanyontrust.org
The Grand Canyon Trust is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We work actively to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of identity including but not limited to: Race, ethnicity, gender, parental status, national origin, age, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We actively seek diversity in our candidate pools. Applicants of all identities are encouraged to apply. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, contact: careers@grandcanyontrust.org .
Organization Overview
Since its founding in 2004, GreenLight Fund has worked at the intersection of social innovation and community need. GreenLight Fund focuses on identifying the most urgent barriers to economic mobility for families and children with low-income and addressing them by selecting and bringing in the country’s best social innovations that have proven impact. We do this by running a process in our communities that bring together key local leaders and people with lived experiences to:
Identify critical, unmet needs
Find and bring into the community innovative, entrepreneurial social programs that can have a significant, measurable impact addressing those needs, and
Galvanize local support to help programs reach and sustain impact in the new city
We have successfully run this selection and importation process in our nine sites: Cincinnati, Boston, San Francisco Bay Area, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Detroit, Charlotte, the Twin Cities and Kansas City. Baltimore is proud to be GreenLight’s 10th site having launched in 2021.
Collectively, portfolio organizations across our sites are reaching more than 325,000+ individuals annually with proven, life-changing programs. This number is growing exponentially as we continue to add new sites and new portfolio organizations.
To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org
Position Overview
GreenLight Fund Baltimore is seeking an organized, and research-focused Associate who is passionate about community change. This person works independently and has a passion for equity and addressing economic mobility for historically under-resourced communities in Baltimore. The Associate must thrive in start-up culture, be energized to build value from the ground-up, learn quickly, and communicate well. Must bring personality and perspective to work on complex issues while also thriving in a team environment.
The Associate will lead and support a diverse array of 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 Baltimore, and work collaboratively across the GreenLight Fund national network of sites.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Research and Due Diligence
Research current, relevant Baltimore 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 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 create and execute annual communications plan
Maintain and contribute regularly to GreenLight Fund Baltimore’s social media (Twitter), and quarterly e-newsletters via Mailchimp
Maintain the GreenLight Fund Baltimore website pages and contribute to blog postings
Support execution of GreenLight Baltimore’s annual donor stewardship/investor relations plan, including investor outreach, cultivation, engagement and stewardship
Conduct prospect research on potential Baltimore donors/investors, including individuals, corporations and foundations
Lead planning and execution of annual fundraising event, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact
Write grant proposals, requests, reports and end of year asks/payment reminders
Represent GreenLight Fund Baltimore at mission-aligned community events
Maintain GreenLight Baltimore investor database in Salesforce
Operations and Administration
Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs 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
Maintain internal management, data and reporting systems (experience with Salesforce, Apricot and Box is a plus, but not required)
Manage GreenLight Baltimore interns and fellows, as needed
Support portfolio organizations, as needed
Culture and More
Share additional talents/input for continuous improvement and identify other personal growth areas to integrate with the role
Assist with creating operational norms standards and building GreenLight brand locally
Articulate and apply historical context of systemic racism and understands the current reality of communities of color in order to support racial equity
Actively demonstrate a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners and communities
Travel to GreenLight national meetings (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 Baltimore
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.
Deep commitment and experience working in Baltimore’s 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
Orientation and familiarity with systems change and human-centered design
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 Baltimore 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 be in the Baltimore 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 starting salary range for this position is $45K-55K commensurate with skills and experience.
The compensation package 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, Employee Assistance Program, 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 talent@greenlightfund.org
Oct 25, 2021
Full time
Organization Overview
Since its founding in 2004, GreenLight Fund has worked at the intersection of social innovation and community need. GreenLight Fund focuses on identifying the most urgent barriers to economic mobility for families and children with low-income and addressing them by selecting and bringing in the country’s best social innovations that have proven impact. We do this by running a process in our communities that bring together key local leaders and people with lived experiences to:
Identify critical, unmet needs
Find and bring into the community innovative, entrepreneurial social programs that can have a significant, measurable impact addressing those needs, and
Galvanize local support to help programs reach and sustain impact in the new city
We have successfully run this selection and importation process in our nine sites: Cincinnati, Boston, San Francisco Bay Area, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Detroit, Charlotte, the Twin Cities and Kansas City. Baltimore is proud to be GreenLight’s 10th site having launched in 2021.
Collectively, portfolio organizations across our sites are reaching more than 325,000+ individuals annually with proven, life-changing programs. This number is growing exponentially as we continue to add new sites and new portfolio organizations.
To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org
Position Overview
GreenLight Fund Baltimore is seeking an organized, and research-focused Associate who is passionate about community change. This person works independently and has a passion for equity and addressing economic mobility for historically under-resourced communities in Baltimore. The Associate must thrive in start-up culture, be energized to build value from the ground-up, learn quickly, and communicate well. Must bring personality and perspective to work on complex issues while also thriving in a team environment.
The Associate will lead and support a diverse array of 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 Baltimore, and work collaboratively across the GreenLight Fund national network of sites.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Research and Due Diligence
Research current, relevant Baltimore 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 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 create and execute annual communications plan
Maintain and contribute regularly to GreenLight Fund Baltimore’s social media (Twitter), and quarterly e-newsletters via Mailchimp
Maintain the GreenLight Fund Baltimore website pages and contribute to blog postings
Support execution of GreenLight Baltimore’s annual donor stewardship/investor relations plan, including investor outreach, cultivation, engagement and stewardship
Conduct prospect research on potential Baltimore donors/investors, including individuals, corporations and foundations
Lead planning and execution of annual fundraising event, showcasing our newest portfolio organization and impact
Write grant proposals, requests, reports and end of year asks/payment reminders
Represent GreenLight Fund Baltimore at mission-aligned community events
Maintain GreenLight Baltimore investor database in Salesforce
Operations and Administration
Prepare presentations and supporting materials for all Selection Advisory Council meetings, including agendas, focus area briefs 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
Maintain internal management, data and reporting systems (experience with Salesforce, Apricot and Box is a plus, but not required)
Manage GreenLight Baltimore interns and fellows, as needed
Support portfolio organizations, as needed
Culture and More
Share additional talents/input for continuous improvement and identify other personal growth areas to integrate with the role
Assist with creating operational norms standards and building GreenLight brand locally
Articulate and apply historical context of systemic racism and understands the current reality of communities of color in order to support racial equity
Actively demonstrate a commitment to supporting equity and inclusion and serves as an advocate with colleagues, partners and communities
Travel to GreenLight national meetings (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 Baltimore
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.
Deep commitment and experience working in Baltimore’s 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
Orientation and familiarity with systems change and human-centered design
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 Baltimore 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 be in the Baltimore 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 starting salary range for this position is $45K-55K commensurate with skills and experience.
The compensation package 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, Employee Assistance Program, 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 talent@greenlightfund.org
Ravinia, North America's oldest music festival, stands today as its most musically diverse, presenting over 140 different events throughout the summer. These concerts run the gamut from Yo-Yo Ma to John Legend to the annual summer residency of the nation's finest orchestra, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The 36-acre park is nestled in a gently wooded area that makes it an enchanting place to experience music. Guests can bring their own picnics or eat at one of the park restaurants.
Ravinia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse we are, the better we can serve our community and our mission.
Our Mission As a nonprofit organization, community engagement and music education initiatives are our mission. Over 85,000 people are served through Ravinia's Reach Teach Play programs each year, ensuring that great music remains accessible to all. We are dedicated to enabling gifted young performers to study under great teachers and perform in concert settings through the Ravinia Steans Music Institute.
The Manager, Major Gifts reports to the Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts. Primary responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts in the identification, solicitation, stewardship and recognition of individual concert sponsors ($12,500+), endowment contributors, and those making planned or commemorative gifts. Principally responsible for stewardship of donors at the $10,000 level.
Feb 12, 2021
Full time
Ravinia, North America's oldest music festival, stands today as its most musically diverse, presenting over 140 different events throughout the summer. These concerts run the gamut from Yo-Yo Ma to John Legend to the annual summer residency of the nation's finest orchestra, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The 36-acre park is nestled in a gently wooded area that makes it an enchanting place to experience music. Guests can bring their own picnics or eat at one of the park restaurants.
Ravinia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. The more diverse we are, the better we can serve our community and our mission.
Our Mission As a nonprofit organization, community engagement and music education initiatives are our mission. Over 85,000 people are served through Ravinia's Reach Teach Play programs each year, ensuring that great music remains accessible to all. We are dedicated to enabling gifted young performers to study under great teachers and perform in concert settings through the Ravinia Steans Music Institute.
The Manager, Major Gifts reports to the Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts. Primary responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Associate Director of Development, Major Gifts in the identification, solicitation, stewardship and recognition of individual concert sponsors ($12,500+), endowment contributors, and those making planned or commemorative gifts. Principally responsible for stewardship of donors at the $10,000 level.