The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Flexible work arrangements We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2023 staff video! Job Description The Director of Special Events leads a full-time staff of nine to direct and manage all development events—including fundraising and benefit events for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera—in order to raise revenue, increase brand awareness, strengthen community connections, and steward current and prospective supporters to new levels of engagement. Scope of work includes developing fundraising strategy and revenue forecasting; determining the allocation of Center resources (full and part-time staff, budget, facilities, vendors, volunteers, etc.) and securing their use for each event; developing department wide systems for financial tracking, progress reporting, and information sharing; long-term planning for optimal event dates, communications schedules, and revenue growth; collaborating with departments across the institution to ensure event goals and customer engagement standards are met; and managing each event’s budget to meet or exceed net margin targets. As a subject matter expert and leader, the Director approaches the planning, execution, and evaluation of events of all sizes with a solutions-oriented spirit of innovation, providing support and insight to fellow leaders on how to both identify and achieve an event’s goals. The Director reports to Senior Vice President of Development and manages a staff of nine event planning and fundraising/sales professionals (as well as intermittent contractors) tasked with achieving year-over-year revenue growth and creating exemplary customer engagement experiences for all participants. The incumbent provides exemplary leadership to the team through goal setting, long-term planning, one-on-one coaching and skill development, and the establishment of effective procedures and working norms. The Director regularly collaborates with departments around the institution, with a particular focus on Restaurant Associates (contracted food service provider), Government Relations, Production, and Campus Planning, and provides regular updates on fundraising progress to institutional leadership, major donors, and other senior level volunteers. Key Responsibilities Revenue Generation and Budget Management Responsible for forecasting the fundraising targets and net margins for all major fundraising events, and ultimately meeting or exceeding those targets. Oversees the development and management of multi-year fundraising pipelines to meet revenue targets. Collaborates with frontline teams across the Development Office to ensure goals are clear, motivating, and attainable. Identifies target audiences and builds appropriate fundraising strategies to successfully solicit, retain, and upgrade event donors. Provide regular, timely, and accurate reports to departmental and institutional leadership on fundraising and event progress. Strategic Planning and Logistics Management Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all aspects of fundraising events, including but not limited to fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), event potential, staff management, customer experience, etc. Oversee the evaluation process for all events; develop and implement strategies to enhance growth potential. Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure event communications and media relations strategies are effective, and the Systems team to ensure financial reporting and event management tools are both optimized and well-maintained. In collaboration with the Corporate fundraising team, negotiate with Kennedy Center contractors, outside vendors, and producers and manufacturers of desired products and services for events, to secure the best available price for the delivery of same to achieve the most cost-effective event. Ensure institutional leadership and key donor stakeholders are appropriately briefed on the purpose, desired outcomes, and key attendees prior to each event (partnering with the Prospect Development team as needed). Collaborate with the Government Relations office to ensure external stakeholders’ participation in events while maintaining the highest levels of protocol, etiquette, and tone. Leadership and Team Management Manage and evaluate the skill, experience, and professional development needs of all direct reports, including temporary staff and contractors. Establish performance measurements to ensure consistent and motivating evaluation and goal setting for all employees. Recruit, hire, and oversee training/orientation of all staff members, including seasonal/temporary workers. Provide all necessary resources to create a positive, proactive work environment for all staff. Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability when pursuing individual and organizational performance standards. Understand, advocate for, and communicate the annual institutional/departmental priorities and strategic plan. Participate in departmental initiatives that support a healthy workplace, an empowered workforce, and a supportive leadership team. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional experience. 7-10 years proven work experience in event management, including event fundraising, logistics, and vendor management. Minimum 5 years of management experience. Experience working with multiple databases and software platforms is essential. Specific experience with Tessitura is preferred, but not required. Comfort learning and utilizing new technology. Awareness of industry-leading event technology platforms and experience delivering technical implementations/developments that streamline administrative work and improve the guest experience. Experience with budget analysis and the creation of full financial plans, including a path to goal and expense management methodology, in order to forecast multiyear expense budgets. Extensive experience in project management, delegation, and organizational effectiveness, all while operating with a keen attention to detail. Experience managing up to high-level leaders, administrators, donors, governmental representatives, and volunteers. Passion for the Kennedy Center’s mission. Interest in arts, culture, and arts education is ideal, but not required. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Openness to evaluation, feedback, and collaborative working arrangements to find the best way to work together. Excellent verbal and written communications skills required, as well as strong interpersonal and presentation skills in order to build effective business relationships internally and externally. Consummate team player, with a leadership approach that relies on confidence, transparency, empathy, and respect. Ability to embrace change, lead through adversity, and promote a culture grounded in adaptability and trust. Commitment to flexible work arrangements that support how each employee, and the team, works best. Additional Information Travel up to 20% may be required. This position is required to be onsite for event activity, but is also eligible for hybrid working arrangements that accommodate remote work
Full Time Regular
About The Kennedy Center “I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” – President John F. Kennedy The Kennedy Center is the nation’s cultural center and living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Located on the banks of the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., the Center presents performances across all genres, and is also home to artistic affiliates Washington National Opera and National Symphony Orchestra. At the Kennedy Center, we strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. We are able to advance our mission because of our committed and passionate employees. We are fortunate to be able to leverage their diverse perspectives, life experiences and skills to inform how our workplace can be a safe, transparent, and replenishing community. The Kennedy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Mission Statement: As the nation's performing arts center, and a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, we are a leader for the arts across America and around the world, reaching and connecting with artists, inspiring and educating communities. We welcome all to create, experience, learn about, and engage with the arts. Why Join Us We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to all full-time employees including: Staff offers for discount tickets Retirement plan with organization matching (after 1 year of employment) Qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Commuter programs including pre-tax options for discounted parking and SmartBenefits (WMATA) Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Personal Days available immediately upon hire 11 paid holidays per year Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with FSA and HSA options, and paid FMLA Flexible work arrangements We like to have fun! Check out the Kennedy Center National Dance Day 2023 staff video! Job Description The Director of Special Events leads a full-time staff of nine to direct and manage all development events—including fundraising and benefit events for the Kennedy Center, National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera—in order to raise revenue, increase brand awareness, strengthen community connections, and steward current and prospective supporters to new levels of engagement. Scope of work includes developing fundraising strategy and revenue forecasting; determining the allocation of Center resources (full and part-time staff, budget, facilities, vendors, volunteers, etc.) and securing their use for each event; developing department wide systems for financial tracking, progress reporting, and information sharing; long-term planning for optimal event dates, communications schedules, and revenue growth; collaborating with departments across the institution to ensure event goals and customer engagement standards are met; and managing each event’s budget to meet or exceed net margin targets. As a subject matter expert and leader, the Director approaches the planning, execution, and evaluation of events of all sizes with a solutions-oriented spirit of innovation, providing support and insight to fellow leaders on how to both identify and achieve an event’s goals. The Director reports to Senior Vice President of Development and manages a staff of nine event planning and fundraising/sales professionals (as well as intermittent contractors) tasked with achieving year-over-year revenue growth and creating exemplary customer engagement experiences for all participants. The incumbent provides exemplary leadership to the team through goal setting, long-term planning, one-on-one coaching and skill development, and the establishment of effective procedures and working norms. The Director regularly collaborates with departments around the institution, with a particular focus on Restaurant Associates (contracted food service provider), Government Relations, Production, and Campus Planning, and provides regular updates on fundraising progress to institutional leadership, major donors, and other senior level volunteers. Key Responsibilities Revenue Generation and Budget Management Responsible for forecasting the fundraising targets and net margins for all major fundraising events, and ultimately meeting or exceeding those targets. Oversees the development and management of multi-year fundraising pipelines to meet revenue targets. Collaborates with frontline teams across the Development Office to ensure goals are clear, motivating, and attainable. Identifies target audiences and builds appropriate fundraising strategies to successfully solicit, retain, and upgrade event donors. Provide regular, timely, and accurate reports to departmental and institutional leadership on fundraising and event progress. Strategic Planning and Logistics Management Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all aspects of fundraising events, including but not limited to fundraising efficiency (cost/expense), event potential, staff management, customer experience, etc. Oversee the evaluation process for all events; develop and implement strategies to enhance growth potential. Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure event communications and media relations strategies are effective, and the Systems team to ensure financial reporting and event management tools are both optimized and well-maintained. In collaboration with the Corporate fundraising team, negotiate with Kennedy Center contractors, outside vendors, and producers and manufacturers of desired products and services for events, to secure the best available price for the delivery of same to achieve the most cost-effective event. Ensure institutional leadership and key donor stakeholders are appropriately briefed on the purpose, desired outcomes, and key attendees prior to each event (partnering with the Prospect Development team as needed). Collaborate with the Government Relations office to ensure external stakeholders’ participation in events while maintaining the highest levels of protocol, etiquette, and tone. Leadership and Team Management Manage and evaluate the skill, experience, and professional development needs of all direct reports, including temporary staff and contractors. Establish performance measurements to ensure consistent and motivating evaluation and goal setting for all employees. Recruit, hire, and oversee training/orientation of all staff members, including seasonal/temporary workers. Provide all necessary resources to create a positive, proactive work environment for all staff. Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability when pursuing individual and organizational performance standards. Understand, advocate for, and communicate the annual institutional/departmental priorities and strategic plan. Participate in departmental initiatives that support a healthy workplace, an empowered workforce, and a supportive leadership team. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional experience. 7-10 years proven work experience in event management, including event fundraising, logistics, and vendor management. Minimum 5 years of management experience. Experience working with multiple databases and software platforms is essential. Specific experience with Tessitura is preferred, but not required. Comfort learning and utilizing new technology. Awareness of industry-leading event technology platforms and experience delivering technical implementations/developments that streamline administrative work and improve the guest experience. Experience with budget analysis and the creation of full financial plans, including a path to goal and expense management methodology, in order to forecast multiyear expense budgets. Extensive experience in project management, delegation, and organizational effectiveness, all while operating with a keen attention to detail. Experience managing up to high-level leaders, administrators, donors, governmental representatives, and volunteers. Passion for the Kennedy Center’s mission. Interest in arts, culture, and arts education is ideal, but not required. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Openness to evaluation, feedback, and collaborative working arrangements to find the best way to work together. Excellent verbal and written communications skills required, as well as strong interpersonal and presentation skills in order to build effective business relationships internally and externally. Consummate team player, with a leadership approach that relies on confidence, transparency, empathy, and respect. Ability to embrace change, lead through adversity, and promote a culture grounded in adaptability and trust. Commitment to flexible work arrangements that support how each employee, and the team, works best. Additional Information Travel up to 20% may be required. This position is required to be onsite for event activity, but is also eligible for hybrid working arrangements that accommodate remote work
Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer Reports to (Title): President Department(s): Communications and Development Employment Classification: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Base Annual Compensation Range: The full-time salary range for this role is between $175,000 - $263,000 with exact salary depending on experience, and new staff rarely start at the top of the range. Location: Remote
About Borealis Philanthropy
From Black-led movement-building, to queer and trans liberation, to disability justice and inclusion, community organizers are working every day to bring about transformational change. Borealis Philanthropy exists to listen to, invest in, and support them. Our staff of experts come from the communities we serve, and bring their lived experiences, values, and visions to the work of supporting community-driven change through grantee and funder collaboration.
As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investments. We team with funders to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movements, building a future that serves all of us.
Where We Are
While Borealis Philanthropy has been quite public about what we believe it takes to fund transformational change as a social justice intermediary, we know the reality that it is rare for intermediaries like ours to consistently be set up for long term success and sustainability.
As Borealis Philanthropy enters our tenth year of partnering with funders and movement leaders and organizers to build the liberatory future we believe possible, we are leaning more deeply into our theory of change , and intentionally investing in the next decade of resourcing justice movements by building an infrastructure to actualize our organizational potential.
Our Values
Alchemy + Healing, Atrevida + Audacity, Accountability + Integrity, Ubuntu + Interconnectedness
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Borealis Philanthropy Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be charged with overseeing the development and implementation of an organization-wide fundraising and communications strategy that is grounded in our organizational vision and values. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the organization not only meets its revenue targets, but is actively working to bring on new donors, with priorities to:
Grow our individual donors and family foundation relationships,
Strengthen and expand our institutional philanthropy portfolio, and
Explore opportunities for corporate giving strategies.
This person will also be responsible for helping to implement strategic campaigns that amplify the work of Borealis and the intersections across our funds, collaborating with colleagues across the organization to leverage existing organizational relationships and identify new potential sources of financial support for Borealis’ funds.
A key member of Borealis’ Senior Leadership Team, the CAO will work closely with colleagues, including the President, Chief of Programs and Chief Financial Officer to facilitate the design of a comprehensive development and communications strategy for the organization that supports the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of both individual and institutional donors, as well as partners, grantees, and community aligned with our mission and vision. They will lead a growing team of communications and development staff in operationalizing the organization’s fundraising and communications strategy.
The CAO will play a critical role in cultivating a culture of community-centric philanthropy across the organization – among staff, the Board of Directors, and with funding partners. They will partner with the President to identify opportunities to meaningfully engage staff and Board members in fundraising and communications activity and dialogue in service of increasing awareness of the organization and gifts. They will provide comprehensive support to the President, the Senior Leadership team and the development and communications team in service of building a community of donor organizers. This includes ensuring necessary coaching and guidance is available org-wide to increase individual confidence and impact in philanthropic conversations with prospects and donors. They will build relationships with supporters that value the work of Borealis and our funds while cultivating connections across communities and amplifying movement partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CAO will oversee the development and communications staffing of the following functional areas over time. To begin, priority will be given to the solidification of fundraising and communications strategy across the organization, effective operations, and the development of engagement strategies that support general operating and fund-specific fundraising.
The vision for this growing portfolio will ultimately include 15-16 staff across the Development and Communications departments. The CAO will have approximately four direct reports.
Fundraising Strategy & Operations
Partner with the President and Executive Team to define Borealis’ fundraising priorities as related to the organization’s strategic priorities.
Develop and implement a multi-year organization-wide fundraising strategy that is reflective and inclusive of diverse revenue streams – including foundations, corporations, and high net wealth individuals. As part of this strategy, set, monitor, and report on measurable goals for revenue sustainability and growth.
Work closely with the Finance team to forecast annual revenue goals, perform monthly revenue reconciliation, and manage donor reports to maintain accuracy and financial accountability.
Supervise internal systems that increase transparency and integration of data across the organization. This includes the evaluation of existing technology and tools and our new Salesforce database.
Recruit, hire, coach, and supervise a team of 5 development staff members and manage budgets related to the fundraising team.
Live and foster a culture of philanthropy that follows the principles of Community-Centric Fundraising , including that:
Fundraising must be grounded in race, equity, and social justice.
Donors are partners, and this means that we are transparent, and occasionally have difficult conversations.
Everyone (donors, staff, funders, board members, volunteers) personally benefits from engaging in the work of social justice – it’s not just charity and compassion.
Individual Major Gifts
Identify and prioritize individual major gift prospects, leveraging existing relationships and Borealis staff and Board member networks.
With Senior Philanthropic Advisor, create and manage cultivation and solicitation strategies for the most promising individual major gift prospects, partnering with Borealis leadership and/or key staff members as relevant.
Partner with the development team to build the organization’s major gifts infrastructure to bring on and steward individual and family foundation giving.
In partnership with the President and Senior Philanthropic Advisor, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity major gift donors (current and prospective).
Support and advise the President, the Board of Directors, and other senior staff on the cultivation and solicitation of major gift donors and prospects.
Foundation Relations + Corporate Giving
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to research and identify philanthropic potential within existing organizational relationships, and to identify new prospective corporate and foundation funders, with an emphasis on major national and international foundations.
Supervise a Development Director, Associate, and Fund Directors in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for the most promising foundation prospects.
Explore possibilities to grow the organization's corporate fundraising opportunities and the resources required to invest in building the required strategy.
In partnership with the President and key staff, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity corporate and foundation funders (current and prospective).
Communications & Marketing
Oversee the communications staff in the development and implementation of an organization-wide communications strategy that is culturally responsive and justice focused.
Integrate fundraising and communications strategy to relay the importance internally and externally of a ‘One Borealis’ funding and communications strategy.
Partner with fund leadership and communications staff to create case statements for fundraising priorities. Ensure staff and Board members have the necessary tools to communicate information consistently and effectively to external audiences.
Stay up to date on communications trends, the best ways to communicate to our audiences.
Board Management
Partner with the President in managing fundraising-related activities of the Board of Directors, including the creation of annual engagement plans for each Board member and managing additional vehicles for board engagement (i.e. development committee, etc.).
Identify opportunities to enhance Board confidence and impact in fundraising conversations.
These key responsibilities are not meant to be all-inclusive and may be subject to change at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree and ten years of related work experience preferred.
7 years supervisory experience leading staff
A proven track record of developing and implementing values-aligned organizational development plans that include communications and fundraising strategies with clear and measurable outcomes and an ability to monitor success.
Experience soliciting and receiving 8+ figure gifts, multi-year grants and managing complex sets of grant deliverables with excellent outcomes.
Proven track record in fundraising from diverse sources, including experience applying moves management and facilitating leadership gift conversations with individual, foundation donors and/ or corporate giving.
Experience launching and managing strategic fundraising campaigns, capital campaigns, new lines of business or other strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex processes and projects for multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the grant-seeking process, including grant writing, submission and reporting. A record of successful grant awards from major national and/or international foundations preferred.
Expertise in the practice and teachings of Community Centric Fundraising and Trust Based Philanthropy.
Salesforce CRM experience or similar CRM use.
Experience in a grantmaking organization is preferred.
Proven track record of leading people and processes within complex organizations, including managing teams to successfully reach and/or exceed fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in remote and diverse work environments.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, iteratively, and creatively with a diverse set of stakeholders, to co-create processes and solutions that meet the needs of the organization as well as donors and funders.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm with the ability to build long-term relationships and represent the organization to external audiences.
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to write and present fundraising materials to a diverse set of audiences.
Ability to engage and support leadership with their efforts in fundraising, consultation, and advocacy.
Demonstrated flexibility, self-awareness, professional integrity, and cultural competence – including commitment to Borealis’ values, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel independently to attend meetings.
Ability to converse verbally and in writing with donors, prospects, and other business partners.
Ability to maintain a full-time position with some extended hours required to travel and attend donor events.
Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact hr@borealisphilanthropy.org. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and/or formerly incarcerated people.
Application Instructions:
Whitney Herrington and McKenzie Midock of Ascend People are supporting this search. Please apply through the below link. Applications should include a resume and cover letter, as well as the required information as described in the application link. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 19, 2024, though applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Full Time
Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer Reports to (Title): President Department(s): Communications and Development Employment Classification: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Base Annual Compensation Range: The full-time salary range for this role is between $175,000 - $263,000 with exact salary depending on experience, and new staff rarely start at the top of the range. Location: Remote
About Borealis Philanthropy
From Black-led movement-building, to queer and trans liberation, to disability justice and inclusion, community organizers are working every day to bring about transformational change. Borealis Philanthropy exists to listen to, invest in, and support them. Our staff of experts come from the communities we serve, and bring their lived experiences, values, and visions to the work of supporting community-driven change through grantee and funder collaboration.
As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investments. We team with funders to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movements, building a future that serves all of us.
Where We Are
While Borealis Philanthropy has been quite public about what we believe it takes to fund transformational change as a social justice intermediary, we know the reality that it is rare for intermediaries like ours to consistently be set up for long term success and sustainability.
As Borealis Philanthropy enters our tenth year of partnering with funders and movement leaders and organizers to build the liberatory future we believe possible, we are leaning more deeply into our theory of change , and intentionally investing in the next decade of resourcing justice movements by building an infrastructure to actualize our organizational potential.
Our Values
Alchemy + Healing, Atrevida + Audacity, Accountability + Integrity, Ubuntu + Interconnectedness
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Borealis Philanthropy Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be charged with overseeing the development and implementation of an organization-wide fundraising and communications strategy that is grounded in our organizational vision and values. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the organization not only meets its revenue targets, but is actively working to bring on new donors, with priorities to:
Grow our individual donors and family foundation relationships,
Strengthen and expand our institutional philanthropy portfolio, and
Explore opportunities for corporate giving strategies.
This person will also be responsible for helping to implement strategic campaigns that amplify the work of Borealis and the intersections across our funds, collaborating with colleagues across the organization to leverage existing organizational relationships and identify new potential sources of financial support for Borealis’ funds.
A key member of Borealis’ Senior Leadership Team, the CAO will work closely with colleagues, including the President, Chief of Programs and Chief Financial Officer to facilitate the design of a comprehensive development and communications strategy for the organization that supports the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of both individual and institutional donors, as well as partners, grantees, and community aligned with our mission and vision. They will lead a growing team of communications and development staff in operationalizing the organization’s fundraising and communications strategy.
The CAO will play a critical role in cultivating a culture of community-centric philanthropy across the organization – among staff, the Board of Directors, and with funding partners. They will partner with the President to identify opportunities to meaningfully engage staff and Board members in fundraising and communications activity and dialogue in service of increasing awareness of the organization and gifts. They will provide comprehensive support to the President, the Senior Leadership team and the development and communications team in service of building a community of donor organizers. This includes ensuring necessary coaching and guidance is available org-wide to increase individual confidence and impact in philanthropic conversations with prospects and donors. They will build relationships with supporters that value the work of Borealis and our funds while cultivating connections across communities and amplifying movement partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CAO will oversee the development and communications staffing of the following functional areas over time. To begin, priority will be given to the solidification of fundraising and communications strategy across the organization, effective operations, and the development of engagement strategies that support general operating and fund-specific fundraising.
The vision for this growing portfolio will ultimately include 15-16 staff across the Development and Communications departments. The CAO will have approximately four direct reports.
Fundraising Strategy & Operations
Partner with the President and Executive Team to define Borealis’ fundraising priorities as related to the organization’s strategic priorities.
Develop and implement a multi-year organization-wide fundraising strategy that is reflective and inclusive of diverse revenue streams – including foundations, corporations, and high net wealth individuals. As part of this strategy, set, monitor, and report on measurable goals for revenue sustainability and growth.
Work closely with the Finance team to forecast annual revenue goals, perform monthly revenue reconciliation, and manage donor reports to maintain accuracy and financial accountability.
Supervise internal systems that increase transparency and integration of data across the organization. This includes the evaluation of existing technology and tools and our new Salesforce database.
Recruit, hire, coach, and supervise a team of 5 development staff members and manage budgets related to the fundraising team.
Live and foster a culture of philanthropy that follows the principles of Community-Centric Fundraising , including that:
Fundraising must be grounded in race, equity, and social justice.
Donors are partners, and this means that we are transparent, and occasionally have difficult conversations.
Everyone (donors, staff, funders, board members, volunteers) personally benefits from engaging in the work of social justice – it’s not just charity and compassion.
Individual Major Gifts
Identify and prioritize individual major gift prospects, leveraging existing relationships and Borealis staff and Board member networks.
With Senior Philanthropic Advisor, create and manage cultivation and solicitation strategies for the most promising individual major gift prospects, partnering with Borealis leadership and/or key staff members as relevant.
Partner with the development team to build the organization’s major gifts infrastructure to bring on and steward individual and family foundation giving.
In partnership with the President and Senior Philanthropic Advisor, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity major gift donors (current and prospective).
Support and advise the President, the Board of Directors, and other senior staff on the cultivation and solicitation of major gift donors and prospects.
Foundation Relations + Corporate Giving
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to research and identify philanthropic potential within existing organizational relationships, and to identify new prospective corporate and foundation funders, with an emphasis on major national and international foundations.
Supervise a Development Director, Associate, and Fund Directors in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for the most promising foundation prospects.
Explore possibilities to grow the organization's corporate fundraising opportunities and the resources required to invest in building the required strategy.
In partnership with the President and key staff, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity corporate and foundation funders (current and prospective).
Communications & Marketing
Oversee the communications staff in the development and implementation of an organization-wide communications strategy that is culturally responsive and justice focused.
Integrate fundraising and communications strategy to relay the importance internally and externally of a ‘One Borealis’ funding and communications strategy.
Partner with fund leadership and communications staff to create case statements for fundraising priorities. Ensure staff and Board members have the necessary tools to communicate information consistently and effectively to external audiences.
Stay up to date on communications trends, the best ways to communicate to our audiences.
Board Management
Partner with the President in managing fundraising-related activities of the Board of Directors, including the creation of annual engagement plans for each Board member and managing additional vehicles for board engagement (i.e. development committee, etc.).
Identify opportunities to enhance Board confidence and impact in fundraising conversations.
These key responsibilities are not meant to be all-inclusive and may be subject to change at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree and ten years of related work experience preferred.
7 years supervisory experience leading staff
A proven track record of developing and implementing values-aligned organizational development plans that include communications and fundraising strategies with clear and measurable outcomes and an ability to monitor success.
Experience soliciting and receiving 8+ figure gifts, multi-year grants and managing complex sets of grant deliverables with excellent outcomes.
Proven track record in fundraising from diverse sources, including experience applying moves management and facilitating leadership gift conversations with individual, foundation donors and/ or corporate giving.
Experience launching and managing strategic fundraising campaigns, capital campaigns, new lines of business or other strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex processes and projects for multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the grant-seeking process, including grant writing, submission and reporting. A record of successful grant awards from major national and/or international foundations preferred.
Expertise in the practice and teachings of Community Centric Fundraising and Trust Based Philanthropy.
Salesforce CRM experience or similar CRM use.
Experience in a grantmaking organization is preferred.
Proven track record of leading people and processes within complex organizations, including managing teams to successfully reach and/or exceed fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in remote and diverse work environments.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, iteratively, and creatively with a diverse set of stakeholders, to co-create processes and solutions that meet the needs of the organization as well as donors and funders.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm with the ability to build long-term relationships and represent the organization to external audiences.
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to write and present fundraising materials to a diverse set of audiences.
Ability to engage and support leadership with their efforts in fundraising, consultation, and advocacy.
Demonstrated flexibility, self-awareness, professional integrity, and cultural competence – including commitment to Borealis’ values, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel independently to attend meetings.
Ability to converse verbally and in writing with donors, prospects, and other business partners.
Ability to maintain a full-time position with some extended hours required to travel and attend donor events.
Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact hr@borealisphilanthropy.org. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and/or formerly incarcerated people.
Application Instructions:
Whitney Herrington and McKenzie Midock of Ascend People are supporting this search. Please apply through the below link. Applications should include a resume and cover letter, as well as the required information as described in the application link. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 19, 2024, though applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Mind Share Partners (MSP) is a national nonprofit that is changing the culture of workplace mental health so that both employees and organizations can thrive. It does this for two reasons: to normalize what it looks like to have a mental health challenge at work--which is everyone at some point in their lives--and to address the workplace factors that can cause poor mental health for all employees/workers. MSP believes that if workplaces commit to reducing stigma, supporting their employees with mental health challenges, and addressing related workplace factors, they can drastically improve individual lives, company cultures, and workplace productivity.
MSP has been at the start of a growing movement to support mentally healthy workplaces and is poised to grow its impact with offerings that meet the increasingly complex needs of employers with customized workplace training, strategic advising, and implementation as well as its advocacy work. Over 50% of MSP’s revenue is from client services earned income, with the remainder from a range of philanthropic sources. As one of the only nonprofits exclusively focused on workplace mental health in an increasingly competitive space, MSP brings a unique mission and value proposition to this important work as both a trusted service provider and a movement builder. In close concert with the Board of Directors and the team, the CEO will guide the development of a newly refreshed vision to drive revenue growth and increased impact.
The next CEO will be an authentic storyteller, entrepreneurial visionary, exceptional fundraiser, and sales strategist who will drive the co-creation of MSP’s next iteration of a vision and strategic plan. They will demonstrate the ability to set clear priorities and goals, formulate and execute new revenue generation strategies, and stay agile to pivot in response to external conditions and impact data. The CEO will bring a nuanced, asset-based understanding of mental health as a spectrum, including an understanding of the intersectionality with DEIBJ concepts and the experiences of people with marginalized identities. They will be able to speak personally and openly about their own mental health experience and inspire others to support the organization and the movement. They will bring exceptional communications skills, sales and fundraising expertise, team management and leadership, and an entrepreneurial mindset to the work of elevating MSP’s mission and nurturing connectivity and culture among the team and stakeholders.
HISTORY AND VALUES
Mind Share Partners grew out of the idea that both employees and organizations should and could thrive in working relationships. Founder Kelly Greenwood knew that mental health is integral to the future of work as well as to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Old systems, practices, and styles that were negatively impacting employee mental health needed to be reevaluated in an effort to improve the future of work and DEIBJ in our country. Since 2020, workplace mental health has moved from a nice-to-have to a must-have, but few workplaces know how to execute well in this area. The pandemic’s lasting effects, racial reckoning, the political divide, and other factors created an unprecedented awareness of the mental health challenges and has normalized the conversation. MSP seeks to eliminate stigma and create more mentally healthy workplaces. MSP tripled its impact during 2020 and is seeking significant growth this year and beyond.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR THE CEO
The CEO will be a seasoned executive leader (10+ years in a senior leadership role) who can passionately and authentically speak to current challenges in workplace mental health, the demands that C-Suite leadership and employees are facing to create and sustain supportive environments, and advocate for practical solutions. In collaboration with the Board and team, the CEO will create a 3–5-year strategic plan to grow and position MSP in an increasingly competitive client services landscape of well-resourced for-profit market players. Essential to success will be: (1) networks and relationships to drive business opportunity in client services and with new major donors, (2) examination and evolution of the client services portfolio to drive growth and maximize earned revenue, and (3) capacity and skill to drive thought leadership, movement building, and communications activities to support strategic growth and impact.
Revenue Generation: Fundraising & Sales The CEO will demonstrate skill in fundraising and resource development, including securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and the like to fuel growth. A core responsibility of the CEO will also be to drive sales and effective market positioning for the client services work. In addition to bringing networks and relationships for potential new work, they will build on a unique mission identity as a nonprofit and support development of new offerings that meet the moment for companies looking for tailored, flexible tools and strategies to measurably improve workplace mental health.
Movement Building The CEO will be an impactful spokesperson who can speak personally to the importance of mentally healthy workplaces across a range of external stakeholders including historically underrepresented communities, cross-sector thought leaders, advocates, and other strategic partners and influencers such as national press/media, nonprofits, companies, and coalitions – to share and build support for MSP’s vision and mission. In close partnership with the marketing and communications team the CEO will support strategic communications and movement building activities including building a social media presence focused on workplace mental health that will engage and grow an audience of followers, bylined articles, and other published contributions.
People Management & Culture Development MSP’s passionate team is the heart of the organization. Throughout the COVID pandemic, racial reckoning, national and global challenges, and internal organizational change, the team has tirelessly pushed to think differently about the changing and increased needs of MSP and its offerings. Aligned with MSP’s mission and vision, the CEO will build and nurture honest, authentic, and accountable relationships. They will embody and actualize an organization-wide commitment to listening to, working with, and learning from internal and external partners. The CEO will be a people-centered leader and strong manager with experience in hiring, coaching, and resourcing managers in a values-driven environment as well as implementing effective performance management practices to facilitate the team’s growth and success.
The CEO will support the development and growth of the team and a healthy organizational culture. Specifically, continued development and measurable progress on DEIBJ integration is critical, such that both MSP’s culture and its programmatic work reflects the organization’s collective understanding of intersectionality and centers the experiences and needs of people with marginalized identities. They will work to foster a culture that values equity, transparency, trust, clear communication, and collaboration across MSP while maintaining a healthy, flexible, and caring culture.
Financial Management & Stewardship In partnership with the senior leadership team, the CEO will lead and nurture a deeply committed team of 14 and bring strong business and financial acumen to manage an operating budget of $2 million and will advance effective business operations. This includes aligning growth with mission, planning for sustainability, and advancing internal policies and practices that reflect the organization’s core values.
Board Relations & Governance The CEO will partner with the Board to ensure transparency and accountability in organizational governance, financial health, and compliance, and identify current and future leadership needs. The CEO will also leverage the experience, relationships, and wisdom of the board to mobilize and motivate champions for the movement.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
Personal Connection to Mental Health
A personal mental health story that can be told from the “I-voice”/personal lived experience (rather than from a friend or family perspective) and made broadly relevant and engaging, as well as shared in an authentic and vulnerable way.
Understanding of mental health as a broad spectrum of experiences in a strengths-based frame, both inextricable and intersectional to personal identity and lived experiences. Demonstrated depth of understanding of relevant fields and spaces, such as workplace mental health, human resources, learning and development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ).
Revenue Generator
Experience and orientation toward other types of revenue generation. Background in client services, sales, and/or earned income revenue strategies, including market positioning, services business development, and connecting with senior leaders around MSP’s unique value proposition.
Strategic fundraising orientation to effectively nurture, build, and sustain relationships with mission aligned donors as well as experience raising significant investments from public and private sources, including high net worth individuals, companies, corporate sponsorships, and foundations.
Inspiring Thought Leader
Experience with thought leadership, advocacy, and external relations via writing and speaking, building strategic partnerships, and establishing effective messaging and organizational voice.
Powerful communicator in writing, one on one, in small group settings, and with large audiences. Ability to authentically share the mission of MSP that draws in others. A natural brand-builder, connector, and networker to help expand the MSP network and motivate others. Models humility, vulnerability (especially around mental health) and authenticity.
Strategist and Scaler
Entrepreneurial and audacious spirit with demonstrated organizational, financial, and operational management expertise of a similarly sized or larger organization. Experience with scaling organizations is highly desirable.
Proven experience developing strategic plans, operationalizing effective planning processes, and implementing action steps that align programs and resources with mission and values.
Capacity to take multiple pieces of data, identify trends, risks and opportunities and make strategic recommendations for a path forward.
Team Culture Builder
Collaborative and compassionate leadership mindset, an openness to shared leadership with the Board and team, as well as an effective internal management style with both individuals and teams that breaks down silos and fosters mutual learning and cross team collaboration. A record of bringing a holistic lens to leadership regarding race, socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, and other identities impacted by equity barriers.
Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine interest in listening to and learning from others. Ability to establish trust, engage partners, as well as act with intentionality and accountability.
Empathy, emotional intelligence, and expertise in change management to guide and further cultivate a values-centered, positive, supportive, and transparent work environment.
The Basics
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for MSP meetings, fundraising events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
Combination of educational, professional, and lived experience aligned with MSP’s mission and values.
This full-time, exempt role can be based anywhere in the United States; MSP has a nationally distributed and fully remote team.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND LOCATION
MSP seeks to live its vision of a mentally healthy and inclusive workplace and below are just some examples of what that looks like in practice:
PTO (Paid Time Off) : Four weeks of PTO and 12 paid holidays plus an office shutdown the week prior to New Year’s—more importantly, MSP encourages team members to completely sign off from work when they are on vacation and at the end of their workdays.
Flexibility : MSP has always been a nationally distributed team that puts employees first with flexible work practices. Team members connect often and convene in person for two in-person retreats each year and when necessary.
Benefits : MSP has strong medical (including mental health), dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, a 401k with 2% matching, professional development funds, and a stipend to set up a home office.
Culture : The MSP team is made up of good humans who strive for excellence with balance—they recognize the whole person at work.
The location of this role is flexible within the United States as it is a remote position. The salary for this role will be $220,000.
TO APPLY
More information about Mind Share Partners may be found at: www.mindsharepartners.org
This search is being led with support from the national executive search firm NPAG . We invite interested candidates to submit a cover letter that includes: (1) what draws you personally to care about the mission of Mind Share Partners, and (2) a brief outline of your qualifications and relevant professional and lived experiences, along with a resume or CV via NPAG’s website .
Mind Share Partners’ Hiring Values We look at the whole picture : We recognize that neither job descriptions nor people are perfect. If you think you can be successful in this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply—we’d love to get to know you and see what you have to offer. We look for “culture adds” not “culture fits.” We want people who push our thinking and who bring a unique perspective to our work.
We seek to build an inclusive team : Mental health is a new frontier of DEIBJ and an intersectional issue that affects groups differently. At Mind Share Partners, we seek to reflect this in our team. We are an equal opportunity employer deeply committed to building an inclusive team with diverse perspectives and experiences from a range of backgrounds and cultures. We actively seek out identities, experiences, and perspectives that we don’t have represented on our team and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented communities within the workplace mental health space to apply.
Full Time
Mind Share Partners (MSP) is a national nonprofit that is changing the culture of workplace mental health so that both employees and organizations can thrive. It does this for two reasons: to normalize what it looks like to have a mental health challenge at work--which is everyone at some point in their lives--and to address the workplace factors that can cause poor mental health for all employees/workers. MSP believes that if workplaces commit to reducing stigma, supporting their employees with mental health challenges, and addressing related workplace factors, they can drastically improve individual lives, company cultures, and workplace productivity.
MSP has been at the start of a growing movement to support mentally healthy workplaces and is poised to grow its impact with offerings that meet the increasingly complex needs of employers with customized workplace training, strategic advising, and implementation as well as its advocacy work. Over 50% of MSP’s revenue is from client services earned income, with the remainder from a range of philanthropic sources. As one of the only nonprofits exclusively focused on workplace mental health in an increasingly competitive space, MSP brings a unique mission and value proposition to this important work as both a trusted service provider and a movement builder. In close concert with the Board of Directors and the team, the CEO will guide the development of a newly refreshed vision to drive revenue growth and increased impact.
The next CEO will be an authentic storyteller, entrepreneurial visionary, exceptional fundraiser, and sales strategist who will drive the co-creation of MSP’s next iteration of a vision and strategic plan. They will demonstrate the ability to set clear priorities and goals, formulate and execute new revenue generation strategies, and stay agile to pivot in response to external conditions and impact data. The CEO will bring a nuanced, asset-based understanding of mental health as a spectrum, including an understanding of the intersectionality with DEIBJ concepts and the experiences of people with marginalized identities. They will be able to speak personally and openly about their own mental health experience and inspire others to support the organization and the movement. They will bring exceptional communications skills, sales and fundraising expertise, team management and leadership, and an entrepreneurial mindset to the work of elevating MSP’s mission and nurturing connectivity and culture among the team and stakeholders.
HISTORY AND VALUES
Mind Share Partners grew out of the idea that both employees and organizations should and could thrive in working relationships. Founder Kelly Greenwood knew that mental health is integral to the future of work as well as to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Old systems, practices, and styles that were negatively impacting employee mental health needed to be reevaluated in an effort to improve the future of work and DEIBJ in our country. Since 2020, workplace mental health has moved from a nice-to-have to a must-have, but few workplaces know how to execute well in this area. The pandemic’s lasting effects, racial reckoning, the political divide, and other factors created an unprecedented awareness of the mental health challenges and has normalized the conversation. MSP seeks to eliminate stigma and create more mentally healthy workplaces. MSP tripled its impact during 2020 and is seeking significant growth this year and beyond.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR THE CEO
The CEO will be a seasoned executive leader (10+ years in a senior leadership role) who can passionately and authentically speak to current challenges in workplace mental health, the demands that C-Suite leadership and employees are facing to create and sustain supportive environments, and advocate for practical solutions. In collaboration with the Board and team, the CEO will create a 3–5-year strategic plan to grow and position MSP in an increasingly competitive client services landscape of well-resourced for-profit market players. Essential to success will be: (1) networks and relationships to drive business opportunity in client services and with new major donors, (2) examination and evolution of the client services portfolio to drive growth and maximize earned revenue, and (3) capacity and skill to drive thought leadership, movement building, and communications activities to support strategic growth and impact.
Revenue Generation: Fundraising & Sales The CEO will demonstrate skill in fundraising and resource development, including securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, foundation grants, corporate sponsorships, and the like to fuel growth. A core responsibility of the CEO will also be to drive sales and effective market positioning for the client services work. In addition to bringing networks and relationships for potential new work, they will build on a unique mission identity as a nonprofit and support development of new offerings that meet the moment for companies looking for tailored, flexible tools and strategies to measurably improve workplace mental health.
Movement Building The CEO will be an impactful spokesperson who can speak personally to the importance of mentally healthy workplaces across a range of external stakeholders including historically underrepresented communities, cross-sector thought leaders, advocates, and other strategic partners and influencers such as national press/media, nonprofits, companies, and coalitions – to share and build support for MSP’s vision and mission. In close partnership with the marketing and communications team the CEO will support strategic communications and movement building activities including building a social media presence focused on workplace mental health that will engage and grow an audience of followers, bylined articles, and other published contributions.
People Management & Culture Development MSP’s passionate team is the heart of the organization. Throughout the COVID pandemic, racial reckoning, national and global challenges, and internal organizational change, the team has tirelessly pushed to think differently about the changing and increased needs of MSP and its offerings. Aligned with MSP’s mission and vision, the CEO will build and nurture honest, authentic, and accountable relationships. They will embody and actualize an organization-wide commitment to listening to, working with, and learning from internal and external partners. The CEO will be a people-centered leader and strong manager with experience in hiring, coaching, and resourcing managers in a values-driven environment as well as implementing effective performance management practices to facilitate the team’s growth and success.
The CEO will support the development and growth of the team and a healthy organizational culture. Specifically, continued development and measurable progress on DEIBJ integration is critical, such that both MSP’s culture and its programmatic work reflects the organization’s collective understanding of intersectionality and centers the experiences and needs of people with marginalized identities. They will work to foster a culture that values equity, transparency, trust, clear communication, and collaboration across MSP while maintaining a healthy, flexible, and caring culture.
Financial Management & Stewardship In partnership with the senior leadership team, the CEO will lead and nurture a deeply committed team of 14 and bring strong business and financial acumen to manage an operating budget of $2 million and will advance effective business operations. This includes aligning growth with mission, planning for sustainability, and advancing internal policies and practices that reflect the organization’s core values.
Board Relations & Governance The CEO will partner with the Board to ensure transparency and accountability in organizational governance, financial health, and compliance, and identify current and future leadership needs. The CEO will also leverage the experience, relationships, and wisdom of the board to mobilize and motivate champions for the movement.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
Personal Connection to Mental Health
A personal mental health story that can be told from the “I-voice”/personal lived experience (rather than from a friend or family perspective) and made broadly relevant and engaging, as well as shared in an authentic and vulnerable way.
Understanding of mental health as a broad spectrum of experiences in a strengths-based frame, both inextricable and intersectional to personal identity and lived experiences. Demonstrated depth of understanding of relevant fields and spaces, such as workplace mental health, human resources, learning and development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice (DEIBJ).
Revenue Generator
Experience and orientation toward other types of revenue generation. Background in client services, sales, and/or earned income revenue strategies, including market positioning, services business development, and connecting with senior leaders around MSP’s unique value proposition.
Strategic fundraising orientation to effectively nurture, build, and sustain relationships with mission aligned donors as well as experience raising significant investments from public and private sources, including high net worth individuals, companies, corporate sponsorships, and foundations.
Inspiring Thought Leader
Experience with thought leadership, advocacy, and external relations via writing and speaking, building strategic partnerships, and establishing effective messaging and organizational voice.
Powerful communicator in writing, one on one, in small group settings, and with large audiences. Ability to authentically share the mission of MSP that draws in others. A natural brand-builder, connector, and networker to help expand the MSP network and motivate others. Models humility, vulnerability (especially around mental health) and authenticity.
Strategist and Scaler
Entrepreneurial and audacious spirit with demonstrated organizational, financial, and operational management expertise of a similarly sized or larger organization. Experience with scaling organizations is highly desirable.
Proven experience developing strategic plans, operationalizing effective planning processes, and implementing action steps that align programs and resources with mission and values.
Capacity to take multiple pieces of data, identify trends, risks and opportunities and make strategic recommendations for a path forward.
Team Culture Builder
Collaborative and compassionate leadership mindset, an openness to shared leadership with the Board and team, as well as an effective internal management style with both individuals and teams that breaks down silos and fosters mutual learning and cross team collaboration. A record of bringing a holistic lens to leadership regarding race, socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, religion, nationality, and other identities impacted by equity barriers.
Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine interest in listening to and learning from others. Ability to establish trust, engage partners, as well as act with intentionality and accountability.
Empathy, emotional intelligence, and expertise in change management to guide and further cultivate a values-centered, positive, supportive, and transparent work environment.
The Basics
Ability and willingness to travel as needed for MSP meetings, fundraising events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
Combination of educational, professional, and lived experience aligned with MSP’s mission and values.
This full-time, exempt role can be based anywhere in the United States; MSP has a nationally distributed and fully remote team.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND LOCATION
MSP seeks to live its vision of a mentally healthy and inclusive workplace and below are just some examples of what that looks like in practice:
PTO (Paid Time Off) : Four weeks of PTO and 12 paid holidays plus an office shutdown the week prior to New Year’s—more importantly, MSP encourages team members to completely sign off from work when they are on vacation and at the end of their workdays.
Flexibility : MSP has always been a nationally distributed team that puts employees first with flexible work practices. Team members connect often and convene in person for two in-person retreats each year and when necessary.
Benefits : MSP has strong medical (including mental health), dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, a 401k with 2% matching, professional development funds, and a stipend to set up a home office.
Culture : The MSP team is made up of good humans who strive for excellence with balance—they recognize the whole person at work.
The location of this role is flexible within the United States as it is a remote position. The salary for this role will be $220,000.
TO APPLY
More information about Mind Share Partners may be found at: www.mindsharepartners.org
This search is being led with support from the national executive search firm NPAG . We invite interested candidates to submit a cover letter that includes: (1) what draws you personally to care about the mission of Mind Share Partners, and (2) a brief outline of your qualifications and relevant professional and lived experiences, along with a resume or CV via NPAG’s website .
Mind Share Partners’ Hiring Values We look at the whole picture : We recognize that neither job descriptions nor people are perfect. If you think you can be successful in this role but don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply—we’d love to get to know you and see what you have to offer. We look for “culture adds” not “culture fits.” We want people who push our thinking and who bring a unique perspective to our work.
We seek to build an inclusive team : Mental health is a new frontier of DEIBJ and an intersectional issue that affects groups differently. At Mind Share Partners, we seek to reflect this in our team. We are an equal opportunity employer deeply committed to building an inclusive team with diverse perspectives and experiences from a range of backgrounds and cultures. We actively seek out identities, experiences, and perspectives that we don’t have represented on our team and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented communities within the workplace mental health space to apply.
Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions Recruiting & Outreach
Position Number: 500498 Department: AAH Graduate School Department Homepage: https://gradschool.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department: GRADUATE SCHOOL Division: Academic Affairs Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Recruitment Range: $47,274 - $66,183 Position Location (City): Greenville Position Type: Non-Faculty Job Category: Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview The Office of the Graduate School oversees the academic operation of 71 post-baccalaureate certificate programs, 71 master’s degree programs, and 16 doctoral degree programs at East Carolina University. This oversight includes: graduate program marketing and recruiting; the processing of over 8,000 applications per year; graduate student admissions; graduate curriculum development and implementation; graduate program review by external review teams; the determination and interpretation of academic policy pertaining to graduate students and programs; and the graduation of over 900 graduate students annually. In addition, the Graduate School administers the annual distribution of over $7.5 million in graduate assistantships and $3.3 million in out-of-state and in-state tuition remissions.
Job Duties This Assistant Director will play a significant role in leading and coordinating ECU’s recruitment of prospective graduate students. The Assistant Director will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, special projects and events, and other initiatives geared to recruiting students within targeted populations and facilitating admission into the Graduate programs at East Carolina University. This includes yearly planning goals, working with prospective students, collaborating with faculty, building relationships with potential employers and partner institutions, and fostering community partnerships. The Assistant Director will be expected to participate in the establishment and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies, resources, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Director will collaborate directly with staff within the Graduate School as well as with other staff from ECU Marketing and Communication, ECU News, Undergraduate Admissions, Student Affairs, Information Technology and Computing Services, graduate program directors, and associate deans across the university. The Assistant Director provides support and feedback to assist with the ongoing development of enrollment management plans, including developing and attending recruiting events both on- and off-campus and virtually. The Assistant Director develops, writes, and implements communication plans through the admissions customer relations management software (CRM), TargetX, and collaborates with staff members on social media campaigns.
The Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions Recruiting & Outreach in the Graduate School reports to the Assistant Dean for Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Management, who reports to the Dean of the Graduate School.
The Assistant Director will help manage a small staff of undergraduate and graduate students who will assist with direct communications with prospects, applicants, and newly admitted students. This individual will develop communication and recruiting strategies and events to progressively move prospective students and applicants through the enrollment funnel/process. This individual requires a flexible work schedule, including daytime and overnight travel, as well as night and weekend work throughout the year. It also includes corporate on-site visits and information sessions, recruiting fairs and forums, university events, and on-campus general and program specific information sessions. This position will increase the number of online recruiting events provided by the Graduate School and will assist programs in developing online recruiting events.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience The Assistant Director must have a post-Baccalaureate degree related to disciplines such as, but not limited to, marketing, communication, public relations, management, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution. Will accept an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2 years of admissions, enrollment management, and recruiting experience as substitution for the post-Baccalaureate degree.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. • Proficiency in using social media platforms. • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills. • Experience dealing with a variety of audiences in admissions, enrollment management, and recruitment. • Project management/organizational skills with attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to balance multiple demands. • Three years’ experience in marketing, recruiting, communication, and/or enrollment management in higher education, preferably at the graduate level. • Two years of supervisory experience preferred. • Proficiency with a customer relationship management system (CRM) is highly desirable. • Video and photography experience is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected for an interview, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date: 03/04/2024 Open Until Filled: No Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 03/18/2024 Initial Screening Begins: 03/19/2024 Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://apptrkr.com/5083895
AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
Full Time
Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions Recruiting & Outreach
Position Number: 500498 Department: AAH Graduate School Department Homepage: https://gradschool.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department: GRADUATE SCHOOL Division: Academic Affairs Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0 Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Recruitment Range: $47,274 - $66,183 Position Location (City): Greenville Position Type: Non-Faculty Job Category: Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview The Office of the Graduate School oversees the academic operation of 71 post-baccalaureate certificate programs, 71 master’s degree programs, and 16 doctoral degree programs at East Carolina University. This oversight includes: graduate program marketing and recruiting; the processing of over 8,000 applications per year; graduate student admissions; graduate curriculum development and implementation; graduate program review by external review teams; the determination and interpretation of academic policy pertaining to graduate students and programs; and the graduation of over 900 graduate students annually. In addition, the Graduate School administers the annual distribution of over $7.5 million in graduate assistantships and $3.3 million in out-of-state and in-state tuition remissions.
Job Duties This Assistant Director will play a significant role in leading and coordinating ECU’s recruitment of prospective graduate students. The Assistant Director will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs, special projects and events, and other initiatives geared to recruiting students within targeted populations and facilitating admission into the Graduate programs at East Carolina University. This includes yearly planning goals, working with prospective students, collaborating with faculty, building relationships with potential employers and partner institutions, and fostering community partnerships. The Assistant Director will be expected to participate in the establishment and implementation of recruitment and retention strategies, resources, policies, and procedures. The Assistant Director will collaborate directly with staff within the Graduate School as well as with other staff from ECU Marketing and Communication, ECU News, Undergraduate Admissions, Student Affairs, Information Technology and Computing Services, graduate program directors, and associate deans across the university. The Assistant Director provides support and feedback to assist with the ongoing development of enrollment management plans, including developing and attending recruiting events both on- and off-campus and virtually. The Assistant Director develops, writes, and implements communication plans through the admissions customer relations management software (CRM), TargetX, and collaborates with staff members on social media campaigns.
The Assistant Director for Graduate Admissions Recruiting & Outreach in the Graduate School reports to the Assistant Dean for Graduate Admissions and Enrollment Management, who reports to the Dean of the Graduate School.
The Assistant Director will help manage a small staff of undergraduate and graduate students who will assist with direct communications with prospects, applicants, and newly admitted students. This individual will develop communication and recruiting strategies and events to progressively move prospective students and applicants through the enrollment funnel/process. This individual requires a flexible work schedule, including daytime and overnight travel, as well as night and weekend work throughout the year. It also includes corporate on-site visits and information sessions, recruiting fairs and forums, university events, and on-campus general and program specific information sessions. This position will increase the number of online recruiting events provided by the Graduate School and will assist programs in developing online recruiting events.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience The Assistant Director must have a post-Baccalaureate degree related to disciplines such as, but not limited to, marketing, communication, public relations, management, or related field from an appropriately accredited institution. Will accept an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 2 years of admissions, enrollment management, and recruiting experience as substitution for the post-Baccalaureate degree.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite. • Proficiency in using social media platforms. • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills. • Experience dealing with a variety of audiences in admissions, enrollment management, and recruitment. • Project management/organizational skills with attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to balance multiple demands. • Three years’ experience in marketing, recruiting, communication, and/or enrollment management in higher education, preferably at the graduate level. • Two years of supervisory experience preferred. • Proficiency with a customer relationship management system (CRM) is highly desirable. • Video and photography experience is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.
At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Please be aware that if selected for an interview, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date: 03/04/2024 Open Until Filled: No Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 03/18/2024 Initial Screening Begins: 03/19/2024 Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://apptrkr.com/5083895
AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.
As a key leader in the External Affairs Department, the Director of Marketing and Communications leads the Marketing & Communications team. Reporting to the Director of External Affairs ( DEA ), this position leads the marketing, press and media relations, brand and design, communications, digital engagement, visitor experience, audience development, ticketing and box office, and earned revenue analytics. Working with the DEA , this position will develop strong, effective strategies, key messaging, storytelling, and engagement opportunities for audiences, the media, key influencers, corporate partners, donors, and artistic, engagement and promoting partners.
Full Time
As a key leader in the External Affairs Department, the Director of Marketing and Communications leads the Marketing & Communications team. Reporting to the Director of External Affairs ( DEA ), this position leads the marketing, press and media relations, brand and design, communications, digital engagement, visitor experience, audience development, ticketing and box office, and earned revenue analytics. Working with the DEA , this position will develop strong, effective strategies, key messaging, storytelling, and engagement opportunities for audiences, the media, key influencers, corporate partners, donors, and artistic, engagement and promoting partners.
Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
Job Profile Title Marketing Coordinator B
Job Description Summary The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition, the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of non-academic University property, and collaborating with the neighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrant destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains 186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250 projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments: Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Maintenance.
The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus transformation entitled Penn Connects (http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu). This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade existing facilities over the coming years. https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/
Job Description
Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
Position Summary:
Pennovation Works (PW) is a 23-acre site, with a distinctive blend of offices, labs, and production space developed by The University of Pennsylvania to support innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry partners who are engaged in solving real-world problems and translating inventions into viable ventures. Since its founding about five years ago, Pennovation Works has grown into a vibrant community of innovators with over 70 private companies, 11 Penn research entities, several corporate collaborators, and a wide range of University-supported incubation programs. Pennovation Works is currently anchored by three buildings, including: the Inventor Office Building, the Pennovation Lab, and the Pennovation Center (a business incubator that provides wet/dry lab space and acts as the nucleus for collaboration and the exchange of ideas for innovators from all disciplines).
The Communications Associate, Pennovation Works reports to the Managing Director (MD) of Pennovation Works, and is responsible for creating internal and external messaging to the administration, staff, faculty, students, community and professional groups coinciding with the strategic goals of Pennovation Works. Responsibilities include strategic planning, project management, benchmarking analysis and reports, and graphic design, photography, videography, copy writing, and copy editing to implement website updates, social media management and content creation, promotional messaging, presentations, e-newsletters and announcements, and special print and digital collateral/publications.
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
General Content Development (E-News/Announcements/Presentations): Manage copy writing, graphic design/layout, protocol, correspondence, content, frequency, distribution, and general implementation for: 1) Pennovation Works e-newsletters several times/year to interested constituents, in coordination with multiple Penn team members; 2) regular communications that promote upcoming or recap/highlight past events, activities, and successes related to Pennovation Works and its ecosystem members and partners, and 3) Pennovation Works presentations for tours and special programs. Specific duties include the following:
• Design layout and graphics, and compose and/or edit copy, for periodic newsletter publications, general news announcements, and program promotions/flyers, recaps, and highlights
• Write compelling copy for promotional program announcements and news stories
• Design announcements/content using well-designed graphic elements and layouts for web, pdf, ppt, and social media
• Write and/or edit copy for up to three (3) full program recaps per week for website
• Create an archive/reference library with program promotions / recaps / highlights
Social Media Management: Direct strategy for and implement Pennovation Works' social media plan across multiple platforms. Create original content (includes graphic design/layout and copy writing); review and edit copy and content proposed/drafted by team members. Manage user accounts on scheduling tool. Monitor Pennovation Works account engagements/comments and provide real-time interactive responses (as appropriate). Monitor social media across the ecosystem and provide real-time interactive comments, tags, reposts, or shares (as appropriate).
Project Management: Create and manage overall communications strategy and content calendar. In collaboration with the PW Coordination Committee, develop and implement marketing and communications plans that promote and highlight Pennovation Works and ecosystem activities; In collaboration with the PW Communications Committee, develop and implement supplemental marketing and communications plans that amplify Pennovation Works messaging (includes seasonal and themed messaging and special features and projects, such as Year-In-Review, Meet the Innovators, etc.). Coordinate PW communication efforts and provide project management for the PW Team/FRES. Manage consistency of style and brand.
Strategic Planning: In collaboration with the PW-MD and FRES Communications Team, update and support long-term strategic marketing and communications plans that define goals, audiences, tactics and tools and provide direction for Pennovation Works MarComm deliverables. Draft and update marketing communications plans for specific campaigns of limited duration, with same tactics and evaluation.
Website Management: Manage existing content, create new pages, and develop information on a daily to weekly basis primarily for Pennovation Works' internal website. Support external website management; includes home page slider, events calendar, news, and directory.
Special Projects: Develop and/or contribute content (including graphics/layout, copy, photos, video) for special features, highlights, publications, and productions; including but not limited to Pennovation Works Year-In-Review, Meet the Innovators video series, alumni spotlights, success stories, startup tips, etc. Develop special event collateral/communication (ex. SXSW, etc).
Public Relations: Coordinate tabling at conferences and other PR opportunities to market the Pennovation Works brand; attend events to capture content (photos, videos, quotes, etc) to amplify Pennovation Works messaging and/or support Pennovation Works projects, activities, events, and milestones.
Media Relations: Monitor and catalog news clips and incorporate as appropriate into the communications plan.
Benchmarking & Reports: Review and/or generate reports with metrics on websites, social media, and newsletters/announcements. Use data to assist in creation of strategies and plans.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's Degree (preferred concentration in communications, marketing, or relevant field) and 3 to 5 years of related experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience and skills in marketing, communications, and graphic design required
• Advanced experience and skills in social media and online content management required
• Proficiency with professional communications, web design, and graphic design tools (such as MailChimp, Constant Contact, WordPress, Canva, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communications skills required
• Strong project management and organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• An ability to work independently, be flexible, anticipate needs, and take initiative
• Must have great customer service skills and a high-degree of professionalism
• Be available to work on site Monday through Friday; occasional weekends, early mornings, and evenings required (not a remote position)
*** For consideration, interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this position, is preferred. ***
Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School Facilities and Real Estate Services
Pay Range $43,919.00 - $68,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4620062
Full Time
Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
Job Profile Title Marketing Coordinator B
Job Description Summary The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition, the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of non-academic University property, and collaborating with the neighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrant destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains 186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250 projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments: Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Maintenance.
The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus transformation entitled Penn Connects (http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu). This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade existing facilities over the coming years. https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/
Job Description
Communications Associate, Pennovation Works
Position Summary:
Pennovation Works (PW) is a 23-acre site, with a distinctive blend of offices, labs, and production space developed by The University of Pennsylvania to support innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry partners who are engaged in solving real-world problems and translating inventions into viable ventures. Since its founding about five years ago, Pennovation Works has grown into a vibrant community of innovators with over 70 private companies, 11 Penn research entities, several corporate collaborators, and a wide range of University-supported incubation programs. Pennovation Works is currently anchored by three buildings, including: the Inventor Office Building, the Pennovation Lab, and the Pennovation Center (a business incubator that provides wet/dry lab space and acts as the nucleus for collaboration and the exchange of ideas for innovators from all disciplines).
The Communications Associate, Pennovation Works reports to the Managing Director (MD) of Pennovation Works, and is responsible for creating internal and external messaging to the administration, staff, faculty, students, community and professional groups coinciding with the strategic goals of Pennovation Works. Responsibilities include strategic planning, project management, benchmarking analysis and reports, and graphic design, photography, videography, copy writing, and copy editing to implement website updates, social media management and content creation, promotional messaging, presentations, e-newsletters and announcements, and special print and digital collateral/publications.
Job Responsibilities/Duties:
General Content Development (E-News/Announcements/Presentations): Manage copy writing, graphic design/layout, protocol, correspondence, content, frequency, distribution, and general implementation for: 1) Pennovation Works e-newsletters several times/year to interested constituents, in coordination with multiple Penn team members; 2) regular communications that promote upcoming or recap/highlight past events, activities, and successes related to Pennovation Works and its ecosystem members and partners, and 3) Pennovation Works presentations for tours and special programs. Specific duties include the following:
• Design layout and graphics, and compose and/or edit copy, for periodic newsletter publications, general news announcements, and program promotions/flyers, recaps, and highlights
• Write compelling copy for promotional program announcements and news stories
• Design announcements/content using well-designed graphic elements and layouts for web, pdf, ppt, and social media
• Write and/or edit copy for up to three (3) full program recaps per week for website
• Create an archive/reference library with program promotions / recaps / highlights
Social Media Management: Direct strategy for and implement Pennovation Works' social media plan across multiple platforms. Create original content (includes graphic design/layout and copy writing); review and edit copy and content proposed/drafted by team members. Manage user accounts on scheduling tool. Monitor Pennovation Works account engagements/comments and provide real-time interactive responses (as appropriate). Monitor social media across the ecosystem and provide real-time interactive comments, tags, reposts, or shares (as appropriate).
Project Management: Create and manage overall communications strategy and content calendar. In collaboration with the PW Coordination Committee, develop and implement marketing and communications plans that promote and highlight Pennovation Works and ecosystem activities; In collaboration with the PW Communications Committee, develop and implement supplemental marketing and communications plans that amplify Pennovation Works messaging (includes seasonal and themed messaging and special features and projects, such as Year-In-Review, Meet the Innovators, etc.). Coordinate PW communication efforts and provide project management for the PW Team/FRES. Manage consistency of style and brand.
Strategic Planning: In collaboration with the PW-MD and FRES Communications Team, update and support long-term strategic marketing and communications plans that define goals, audiences, tactics and tools and provide direction for Pennovation Works MarComm deliverables. Draft and update marketing communications plans for specific campaigns of limited duration, with same tactics and evaluation.
Website Management: Manage existing content, create new pages, and develop information on a daily to weekly basis primarily for Pennovation Works' internal website. Support external website management; includes home page slider, events calendar, news, and directory.
Special Projects: Develop and/or contribute content (including graphics/layout, copy, photos, video) for special features, highlights, publications, and productions; including but not limited to Pennovation Works Year-In-Review, Meet the Innovators video series, alumni spotlights, success stories, startup tips, etc. Develop special event collateral/communication (ex. SXSW, etc).
Public Relations: Coordinate tabling at conferences and other PR opportunities to market the Pennovation Works brand; attend events to capture content (photos, videos, quotes, etc) to amplify Pennovation Works messaging and/or support Pennovation Works projects, activities, events, and milestones.
Media Relations: Monitor and catalog news clips and incorporate as appropriate into the communications plan.
Benchmarking & Reports: Review and/or generate reports with metrics on websites, social media, and newsletters/announcements. Use data to assist in creation of strategies and plans.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's Degree (preferred concentration in communications, marketing, or relevant field) and 3 to 5 years of related experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced experience and skills in marketing, communications, and graphic design required
• Advanced experience and skills in social media and online content management required
• Proficiency with professional communications, web design, and graphic design tools (such as MailChimp, Constant Contact, WordPress, Canva, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communications skills required
• Strong project management and organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• An ability to work independently, be flexible, anticipate needs, and take initiative
• Must have great customer service skills and a high-degree of professionalism
• Be available to work on site Monday through Friday; occasional weekends, early mornings, and evenings required (not a remote position)
*** For consideration, interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter expressing your interest in this position, is preferred. ***
Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School Facilities and Real Estate Services
Pay Range $43,919.00 - $68,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4620062
United Way of Central Indiana
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Manager of Major Gifts
Major Gifts
Fundraising
We partner to design, support and grow systems that accelerate financial stability and upward mobility for individuals and families living in or near poverty and striving for a brighter future. Our vision is that Central Indiana will be a community where children, individuals and families thrive; neighbors care for each other; and we are proud of all our residents' quality of life.
We pursue this vision in all we do as we ask our community to give, advocate and volunteer. We believe that vision can only be achieved if pursued with shared values, and therefore place great emphasis on building a team that will pursue this vision together with ICARE . This is an exciting time to be part of United Way of Central Indiana's team as we embark on a new strategic framework that fosters innovation, builds community partnerships, and integrates across traditional functional areas.
I nclusion -C ourage- A ccountability- R espect- E xcellence
Position Summary
United Way of Central Indiana recognizes that the key to success is a strong and cohesive team that works through shared values to achieve our mission by deepening and maintaining relationships with major donors and prospects. The manager will identify, qualify, engage, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective major donors. The manager will be responsible for meeting various benchmarks and an annual revenue target. This role supports the Tocqueville Society's ability to reach its goals through support of the Director of Major Gift's management of the Tocqueville Council. This role also manages the creative and engaging stewardship of Tocqueville donors and/or leads the non-workplace portfolio efforts, including setting goals, developing, and executing upon an annual communications and solicitations plan, and stewarding donors.
United Way of Central Indiana's Tocqueville Society was formed in 1990 and is made up of hundreds of individuals, each making annual contributions of $10,000 or more. Society members reflect extraordinary dedication to inspiring a better way of life for everyone in our community.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Fundraising: Work closely with the Major Gifts Director to reach defined Tocqueville goals around donor retention, acquisition, and growth. Be an active member of the Transformational Giving Team, driving attainment of personal goals within the donor pipeline. Actively and creatively engage and steward Tocqueville donors who do not desire traditional donor call stewardship and cultivation. Create and execute strategies to meet and exceed personal donor portfolio goals. Complete a minimum of 120 meaningful donor interactions per year with assigned portfolio, focusing on Tocqueville members and prospects. Portfolio will consist of donors and prospects both within and outside of UWCI corporate partner companies. Management of an assigned portfolio of current and prospective individual donors and/or reaching the strategic goals set for the non-workplace portfolio through development and execution of an annual communications and solicitations plan supports our ability to reach the strategic goals set for the Tocqueville Society. Portfolio management includes development of a communications plan and regular outreach through phone, email, mail, and meetings to ensure donors progress through the moves management continuum.
Constituent Relationships: Work with UWCI's Community Impact and Fundraising team to identify, develop and implement opportunities to communicate community impact work and UWCI goals and priorities to key stakeholders. Be knowledgeable about UWCI's work in Central Indiana and be an effective and compelling communicator to advance engagement and brand value. Ensure acknowledgement of gifts is sent in a timely manner. Ensure all donor recognition is tracked and implemented in SCRM and through regular maintenance of the Tocqueville and Meridian Societies master list.
Relationships: Develop and maintain regular contact with existing and prospective donors. Identify and communicate with appropriate UWCI team members regarding opportunities to leverage these relationships more broadly. Support the Director of Major Gifts in providing leadership, strategy, and support to the Tocqueville Society Council.
Annual Goals: Achieve established goals for annual fundraising, engagement, and donor calls. Work with other members of the UWCI team to ensure goals reflect and align and contribute to the broader goals of the organization. Lead and support work group and short-term project efforts related to strengthening major gifts strategies.
Flexibility: UWCI is evolving with our changing external environment. Flexibility is a key attribute for this position. A willingness to take on additional duties to ensure the success of the team is essential.
Performs special assignments and other work, on an as-needed basis.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. United Way also values innovative thinking, and a successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work within the team to achieve goals and objectives. The individual should have effective communication skills, attention to detail and organization, flexibility, adaptability and the ability to multi-task and be open-minded in a fast-paced environment. The individual will also maintain knowledge of trends in his/her area of responsibility and reviews literature to understand key issues.
This individual routinely reads , interprets and analyzes financial reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental / legal regulations. Routinely writes complex and detailed reports and business correspondence. Routinely presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers (may include Top Management), clients, customers, and the general public. Routinely solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Is able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Makes day-to-day and/or daily decisions used to support strategic direction . Decisions often require thought and are structured . Decisions tend to be short term (one year or less) and usually moderate to high cost.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. CFRE preferred. Two to four years major gift fundraising experience required. Experience soliciting and securing gifts of $10,000 or more is preferred. Knowledge of the central Indiana community and the human service sector is preferred.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong reputation for integrity and professionalism, ability to resolve conflict constructively, strong performance management and evaluation capabilities including the willingness and ability to ensure accountability, ability to build strong relationship both inside and outside UWCI, ability to think strategically, commitment to fostering an inclusive environment consistent with UWCI's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Must have the ability to prepare, explain, and monitor performance, manage a diverse group of donors and volunteers, manage projects and workload, and engage constructively with the other members of the UWCI team.
*Work experience may substitute for education requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Position Leader: Major Gifts Director
Position Leads: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time
Salary Range : Mid 60's to Low 70's
Benefits: Complete Benefits Package Available
Reviewed: June 2023
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please apply at uwci.org/careers
This position description does not constitute a contract of employment or a guarantee of any terms or conditions of employment. UWCI employees are employed on an at-will basis. In addition, nothing in this position description restricts UWCI's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Full Time
Manager of Major Gifts
Major Gifts
Fundraising
We partner to design, support and grow systems that accelerate financial stability and upward mobility for individuals and families living in or near poverty and striving for a brighter future. Our vision is that Central Indiana will be a community where children, individuals and families thrive; neighbors care for each other; and we are proud of all our residents' quality of life.
We pursue this vision in all we do as we ask our community to give, advocate and volunteer. We believe that vision can only be achieved if pursued with shared values, and therefore place great emphasis on building a team that will pursue this vision together with ICARE . This is an exciting time to be part of United Way of Central Indiana's team as we embark on a new strategic framework that fosters innovation, builds community partnerships, and integrates across traditional functional areas.
I nclusion -C ourage- A ccountability- R espect- E xcellence
Position Summary
United Way of Central Indiana recognizes that the key to success is a strong and cohesive team that works through shared values to achieve our mission by deepening and maintaining relationships with major donors and prospects. The manager will identify, qualify, engage, cultivate, solicit and steward current and prospective major donors. The manager will be responsible for meeting various benchmarks and an annual revenue target. This role supports the Tocqueville Society's ability to reach its goals through support of the Director of Major Gift's management of the Tocqueville Council. This role also manages the creative and engaging stewardship of Tocqueville donors and/or leads the non-workplace portfolio efforts, including setting goals, developing, and executing upon an annual communications and solicitations plan, and stewarding donors.
United Way of Central Indiana's Tocqueville Society was formed in 1990 and is made up of hundreds of individuals, each making annual contributions of $10,000 or more. Society members reflect extraordinary dedication to inspiring a better way of life for everyone in our community.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Fundraising: Work closely with the Major Gifts Director to reach defined Tocqueville goals around donor retention, acquisition, and growth. Be an active member of the Transformational Giving Team, driving attainment of personal goals within the donor pipeline. Actively and creatively engage and steward Tocqueville donors who do not desire traditional donor call stewardship and cultivation. Create and execute strategies to meet and exceed personal donor portfolio goals. Complete a minimum of 120 meaningful donor interactions per year with assigned portfolio, focusing on Tocqueville members and prospects. Portfolio will consist of donors and prospects both within and outside of UWCI corporate partner companies. Management of an assigned portfolio of current and prospective individual donors and/or reaching the strategic goals set for the non-workplace portfolio through development and execution of an annual communications and solicitations plan supports our ability to reach the strategic goals set for the Tocqueville Society. Portfolio management includes development of a communications plan and regular outreach through phone, email, mail, and meetings to ensure donors progress through the moves management continuum.
Constituent Relationships: Work with UWCI's Community Impact and Fundraising team to identify, develop and implement opportunities to communicate community impact work and UWCI goals and priorities to key stakeholders. Be knowledgeable about UWCI's work in Central Indiana and be an effective and compelling communicator to advance engagement and brand value. Ensure acknowledgement of gifts is sent in a timely manner. Ensure all donor recognition is tracked and implemented in SCRM and through regular maintenance of the Tocqueville and Meridian Societies master list.
Relationships: Develop and maintain regular contact with existing and prospective donors. Identify and communicate with appropriate UWCI team members regarding opportunities to leverage these relationships more broadly. Support the Director of Major Gifts in providing leadership, strategy, and support to the Tocqueville Society Council.
Annual Goals: Achieve established goals for annual fundraising, engagement, and donor calls. Work with other members of the UWCI team to ensure goals reflect and align and contribute to the broader goals of the organization. Lead and support work group and short-term project efforts related to strengthening major gifts strategies.
Flexibility: UWCI is evolving with our changing external environment. Flexibility is a key attribute for this position. A willingness to take on additional duties to ensure the success of the team is essential.
Performs special assignments and other work, on an as-needed basis.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the basic knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role must display the highest level of integrity and confidentiality. United Way also values innovative thinking, and a successful candidate will be a self-starter who can work within the team to achieve goals and objectives. The individual should have effective communication skills, attention to detail and organization, flexibility, adaptability and the ability to multi-task and be open-minded in a fast-paced environment. The individual will also maintain knowledge of trends in his/her area of responsibility and reviews literature to understand key issues.
This individual routinely reads , interprets and analyzes financial reports, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental / legal regulations. Routinely writes complex and detailed reports and business correspondence. Routinely presents information and responds to questions from groups of managers (may include Top Management), clients, customers, and the general public. Routinely solves practical problems and deals with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. Is able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Makes day-to-day and/or daily decisions used to support strategic direction . Decisions often require thought and are structured . Decisions tend to be short term (one year or less) and usually moderate to high cost.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred. CFRE preferred. Two to four years major gift fundraising experience required. Experience soliciting and securing gifts of $10,000 or more is preferred. Knowledge of the central Indiana community and the human service sector is preferred.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong reputation for integrity and professionalism, ability to resolve conflict constructively, strong performance management and evaluation capabilities including the willingness and ability to ensure accountability, ability to build strong relationship both inside and outside UWCI, ability to think strategically, commitment to fostering an inclusive environment consistent with UWCI's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Must have the ability to prepare, explain, and monitor performance, manage a diverse group of donors and volunteers, manage projects and workload, and engage constructively with the other members of the UWCI team.
*Work experience may substitute for education requirements on a case-by-case basis.
Position Leader: Major Gifts Director
Position Leads: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time
Salary Range : Mid 60's to Low 70's
Benefits: Complete Benefits Package Available
Reviewed: June 2023
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please apply at uwci.org/careers
This position description does not constitute a contract of employment or a guarantee of any terms or conditions of employment. UWCI employees are employed on an at-will basis. In addition, nothing in this position description restricts UWCI's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Executive Director, QB3
Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 54108
JOB POSTING
NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/index.html on our Talent Acquisition website.
• https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/how-to-apply/index.html • https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/troubleshooting.html • https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/tips-for-applicants/index.html • https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/Frequently-Asked-Questions/index.html
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD. Talent Acquisition cannot accept application materials outside of the jobs portal, and is unable to update submitted applications on an applicant's behalf, or forward communications to the hiring units. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/ird-and-applicant-review-process.html.
The IRD for this job is: 07-04-2023
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Originally founded in 1997, Baskin Engineering is the first professional school at UC Santa Cruz (UCSC). Over the past 25 years, Baskin Engineering has become a unique 21st century school of engineering and technology, characterized by evolutionary growth fueled by on-going research opportunities that open new areas of intellectual inquiry. Baskin Engineering has grown to include six academic departments, a variety of research centers and institutes, and has ambitious plans for further programmatic growth. The focus of Baskin Engineering educational programming is to instill strong basic knowledge for sound practice in science and ethical engineering for the well-being of society, and its diverse curricula facilitate creative thinking and prepare students for productive and rewarding careers. Baskin Engineering is focused on building collaborative connections and expanding instruction and research activities for faculty and students at UC Santa Cruz, both at its Santa Cruz campus and at its campus in Silicon Valley, the international center of technological innovation.
QB3 is the University of California's (UC)hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the life sciences. The institute supports UC researchers and empowers Bay Area entrepreneurs to launch startup companies and partner with industry. With five incubators, two seed-stage venture capital firms, and a special initiative in medical devices - the Rosenman Institute - QB3 helps bio-entrepreneurs create high-value jobs and brings more than $750 million into the Bay Area each year.
QB3 unites quantitative, biological, biomedical, and structural scientists at three University of California campuses - Berkeley, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz - with private industry collaborators to address problems concerning human health. QB3 aims to harness the quantitative sciences to integrate our understanding of biological systems at all levels of complexity - from atoms and protein molecules to cells, tissues, organs, and the entire organism. QB3 scientists attack problems that have been simply unapproachable before, setting the stage for fundamental new discoveries, new products, and new technologies.
QB3 also supports the transfer of new findings and technologies stemming from academic research to the development of commercialized products and services through the development of incubator space and entrepreneurship programs like those run by Santa Cruz-based Startup Sandbox.
We champion new ideas and uphold the https://www.ucsc.edu/about/principles-community.html.
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director oversees the operations of QB3 programs within the Baskin School of Engineering at UCSC and has a key role in formulating and implementing short- and long-term plans for QB3 programs and events. As liaison for the UC-wide QB3, the Executive Director manages ongoing relationships with faculty and researchers at UCSC, the two other QB3 UC campuses, and its external partners. The Executive Director also facilitates new collaborative relationships between UCSC and corporate members. The Executive Director is responsible for a variety of functions for QB3 at UCSC, including financial administration, budget planning, planning and organizing QB3-related meetings, developing and managing websites, coordinating infrastructure, supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of QB3-sponsored projects, coordinating research/incubator proposal calls and submissions.
The Executive Director will support the QB3 mission of: - Supporting the next generation of students who will shape California science and technology - the academic researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers of the future. - Facilitating collaboration between research groups within UCSC and with the other QB3 campuses. - Sponsoring educational and research programs of interest to QB3 affiliates. - Promoting interaction with California industry. - Funding research, equipment, and core facilities that enable scientists and engineers to develop devices, technologies, drugs, and therapies that improve human health, protect the environment and improve efficiencies in energy production and use. - Supporting endeavors leading to the creation of intellectual property and economic growth.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Budgeted Salary: $114,250 - $135,300/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Schedule Information:
• Full-time, Fixed • Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week • Days of the Week: Mon-Fri • Shift Includes: Day
Employee Classification: Career appointment
Job End Date: None
Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Job Code Classification: 000378 (ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 4)
Travel: Never or Rarely
JOB DUTIES
40% - Fiscal Management
• Assists the mailto:QB3@UCSC Scientific Director in budget planning and implementation; communicating fiscal and budgetary issues to the Scientific Director and Baskin Engineering leadership; determining financial impacts on the program using knowledge of university administrative organization, policies, procedures, and practices; resolving problems and determining the optimal usage of funds. • In collaboration with the Scientific Director, the Executive Director develops administrative policies and procedures to meet the evolving fiscal requirements. • Responsible for budgetary monitoring for all QB3 awards. This includes: monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and grant activity summaries; anticipating potential funding shortfalls and surpluses; and maximizing the use of funds through appropriate reallocation. • In coordination with the BE finance and research administration offices and the UCSC Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), the Executive Director determines the need and takes action for implementing budget revisions and No Cost Time Extensions; manages award spending to alleviate/minimize the need for costs transfers; and coordinates year-end budget closeout. • Interacts with OSP, outside agencies, faculty and collaborating researchers to coordinate and/or facilitate the submission of grant proposals and reports, including budget preparation, text editing, and data/information entry. • Oversees general office business transactions; has signature authority for purchase orders, campus recharges, and travel/direct payment reimbursements; coordinates QB3 academic and staff appointments.
40% - Program Management and Administration
• In collaboration with the QB3 Scientific Director at UCSC, the Executive Director evaluates QB3 programs at UCSC and determines short- and long-range goals and objectives in accordance with QB3 academic and research plans. • Implements program modifications as determined by the QB3 Director, updates QB3 policies at UCSC and mission statements to reflect program changes at UCSC. • Develops alternatives and innovative solutions for a full range of problems and keeps the Scientific Director informed of the status, issues, and possible recruitment needs of QB3 programs and events. • Responsible for maintaining equipment inventory records, ordering parts and service for maintenance and repair of the QB3 computing infrastructure.
20% - Program Outreach
• In close collaboration with the QB3 Scientific Director, identify conducts outreach to potential corporate sponsors and partners. • Schedules and participates in regular UC-wide QB3 meetings with the Scientific Director and corporate members; develops and distributes agendas with background documents (as needed); records and distributes minutes; tracks and follows-up on action items.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience and / or training. • Academic background and experience in Biology or related field. • Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices. • Advanced oral communication skills. • Advanced written communication skills. • Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. • Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. • Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. • Advanced ability to handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner. • Skilled fundraising experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with University personnel policies and procedures.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. • Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. • Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation. • Will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site. • Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training. • Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus. • Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area. • Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting. • Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtainedhttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=1.&part=4.&chapter=2.&article=2.5.
SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
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https://apptrkr.com/4265147
To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
Full Time
Executive Director, QB3
Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 54108
JOB POSTING
NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.
HOW TO APPLY
For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/index.html on our Talent Acquisition website.
• https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/how-to-apply/index.html • https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/troubleshooting.html • https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/tips-for-applicants/index.html • https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/Frequently-Asked-Questions/index.html
INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)
UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD. Talent Acquisition cannot accept application materials outside of the jobs portal, and is unable to update submitted applications on an applicant's behalf, or forward communications to the hiring units. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/ird-and-applicant-review-process.html.
The IRD for this job is: 07-04-2023
ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Originally founded in 1997, Baskin Engineering is the first professional school at UC Santa Cruz (UCSC). Over the past 25 years, Baskin Engineering has become a unique 21st century school of engineering and technology, characterized by evolutionary growth fueled by on-going research opportunities that open new areas of intellectual inquiry. Baskin Engineering has grown to include six academic departments, a variety of research centers and institutes, and has ambitious plans for further programmatic growth. The focus of Baskin Engineering educational programming is to instill strong basic knowledge for sound practice in science and ethical engineering for the well-being of society, and its diverse curricula facilitate creative thinking and prepare students for productive and rewarding careers. Baskin Engineering is focused on building collaborative connections and expanding instruction and research activities for faculty and students at UC Santa Cruz, both at its Santa Cruz campus and at its campus in Silicon Valley, the international center of technological innovation.
QB3 is the University of California's (UC)hub for innovation and entrepreneurship in the life sciences. The institute supports UC researchers and empowers Bay Area entrepreneurs to launch startup companies and partner with industry. With five incubators, two seed-stage venture capital firms, and a special initiative in medical devices - the Rosenman Institute - QB3 helps bio-entrepreneurs create high-value jobs and brings more than $750 million into the Bay Area each year.
QB3 unites quantitative, biological, biomedical, and structural scientists at three University of California campuses - Berkeley, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz - with private industry collaborators to address problems concerning human health. QB3 aims to harness the quantitative sciences to integrate our understanding of biological systems at all levels of complexity - from atoms and protein molecules to cells, tissues, organs, and the entire organism. QB3 scientists attack problems that have been simply unapproachable before, setting the stage for fundamental new discoveries, new products, and new technologies.
QB3 also supports the transfer of new findings and technologies stemming from academic research to the development of commercialized products and services through the development of incubator space and entrepreneurship programs like those run by Santa Cruz-based Startup Sandbox.
We champion new ideas and uphold the https://www.ucsc.edu/about/principles-community.html.
JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director oversees the operations of QB3 programs within the Baskin School of Engineering at UCSC and has a key role in formulating and implementing short- and long-term plans for QB3 programs and events. As liaison for the UC-wide QB3, the Executive Director manages ongoing relationships with faculty and researchers at UCSC, the two other QB3 UC campuses, and its external partners. The Executive Director also facilitates new collaborative relationships between UCSC and corporate members. The Executive Director is responsible for a variety of functions for QB3 at UCSC, including financial administration, budget planning, planning and organizing QB3-related meetings, developing and managing websites, coordinating infrastructure, supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of QB3-sponsored projects, coordinating research/incubator proposal calls and submissions.
The Executive Director will support the QB3 mission of: - Supporting the next generation of students who will shape California science and technology - the academic researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers of the future. - Facilitating collaboration between research groups within UCSC and with the other QB3 campuses. - Sponsoring educational and research programs of interest to QB3 affiliates. - Promoting interaction with California industry. - Funding research, equipment, and core facilities that enable scientists and engineers to develop devices, technologies, drugs, and therapies that improve human health, protect the environment and improve efficiencies in energy production and use. - Supporting endeavors leading to the creation of intellectual property and economic growth.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Budgeted Salary: $114,250 - $135,300/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.
Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits
Schedule Information:
• Full-time, Fixed • Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week • Days of the Week: Mon-Fri • Shift Includes: Day
Employee Classification: Career appointment
Job End Date: None
Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus
Union Representation: Non-Represented
Job Code Classification: 000378 (ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 4)
Travel: Never or Rarely
JOB DUTIES
40% - Fiscal Management
• Assists the mailto:QB3@UCSC Scientific Director in budget planning and implementation; communicating fiscal and budgetary issues to the Scientific Director and Baskin Engineering leadership; determining financial impacts on the program using knowledge of university administrative organization, policies, procedures, and practices; resolving problems and determining the optimal usage of funds. • In collaboration with the Scientific Director, the Executive Director develops administrative policies and procedures to meet the evolving fiscal requirements. • Responsible for budgetary monitoring for all QB3 awards. This includes: monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and grant activity summaries; anticipating potential funding shortfalls and surpluses; and maximizing the use of funds through appropriate reallocation. • In coordination with the BE finance and research administration offices and the UCSC Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), the Executive Director determines the need and takes action for implementing budget revisions and No Cost Time Extensions; manages award spending to alleviate/minimize the need for costs transfers; and coordinates year-end budget closeout. • Interacts with OSP, outside agencies, faculty and collaborating researchers to coordinate and/or facilitate the submission of grant proposals and reports, including budget preparation, text editing, and data/information entry. • Oversees general office business transactions; has signature authority for purchase orders, campus recharges, and travel/direct payment reimbursements; coordinates QB3 academic and staff appointments.
40% - Program Management and Administration
• In collaboration with the QB3 Scientific Director at UCSC, the Executive Director evaluates QB3 programs at UCSC and determines short- and long-range goals and objectives in accordance with QB3 academic and research plans. • Implements program modifications as determined by the QB3 Director, updates QB3 policies at UCSC and mission statements to reflect program changes at UCSC. • Develops alternatives and innovative solutions for a full range of problems and keeps the Scientific Director informed of the status, issues, and possible recruitment needs of QB3 programs and events. • Responsible for maintaining equipment inventory records, ordering parts and service for maintenance and repair of the QB3 computing infrastructure.
20% - Program Outreach
• In close collaboration with the QB3 Scientific Director, identify conducts outreach to potential corporate sponsors and partners. • Schedules and participates in regular UC-wide QB3 meetings with the Scientific Director and corporate members; develops and distributes agendas with background documents (as needed); records and distributes minutes; tracks and follows-up on action items.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience and / or training. • Academic background and experience in Biology or related field. • Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices. • Advanced oral communication skills. • Advanced written communication skills. • Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills. • Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. • Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers. • Advanced ability to handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner. • Skilled fundraising experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with University personnel policies and procedures.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check. • Must possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. • Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation. • Will be required to work all scheduled hours on-site. • Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training. • Ability to travel to multiple work locations on and off campus. • Ability to travel within a defined regional or service area. • Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting. • Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtainedhttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=1.&part=4.&chapter=2.&article=2.5.
SAFETY STATEMENT
All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA
The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
View full job description and access on-line application:
https://apptrkr.com/4265147
To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.
Event Manager
Oregon State University
Department: College of Engineering (ENG)
Appointment Type: Administrative/Professional Faculty
Job Location: Corvallis
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $44,496- $75,516
Position Summary:
The College of Engineering is seeking an Events Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Event Manager organizes and oversees logistics for in-person and virtual programming, including major events in the College of Engineering. The role will implement programs to support strategic external relations priorities, including alumni and donor relations, undergraduate and graduate student recruitment, industry relations and corporate engagement, and college reputation building.
The role establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including alumni, faculty, staff, volunteers, industry partners, committees, federal, state, and local agencies, and professional associations to ensure the desired outcomes are met for college events and programs. The role will participate in efforts that support the mission, vision, and goals for the college. The role reports to the Senior Director of Advancement in the college.
The Oregon State University College of Engineering is a dynamic and fast-paced working environment, and our advancement team is a group of hard-working and collaborative colleagues. We come to work every day committed to empowering our students, our faculty and our communities to turn their efforts into results. We're looking for a results oriented, creative problem solver to join our team.
Position Duties
60% Events and programs logisticsAs a member of the college advancement team, this role will coordinate with colleagues across the college and university to develop and implement new and existing programming to engage college constituents. Programs may be in-person or virtual and a focus will be placed on hybrid event management.
Provides event and program management:
• Oversees logistics and budget to ensure event and program objectives are met.
• Establishes protocols, collaborates with stakeholders, builds and maintains relationships with various internal and external constituents, and coordinates with vendors.
• Drafts event proposals and coordinates with executive management to ensure event objectives are achieved.
• Works with the college marketing and communications team to ensure compliance with university and college branding guidelines in all marketing and communications, as well as compliance with university policy, and state and federal regulations.
• Maintains the advancement events calendar.
• Ensure constituent engagement tracking within CRM Advance (donor information database).
• This position may require the use of a personally owned vehicle or use of an OSU vehicle to carry out position duties, such as driving students to and from events.
20% Professional development and other duties as assigned
• Identify best practices in the fields of event management and constituent engagement through continued professional development.
10% Analysis and outcome measurements
• Assess outcomes of initiatives and make determinations on continuation or changes in strategy in consultation with the Senior Director of Advancement.
• Evaluates event results and outcomes and implements improvements in support of the organizational mission.
• Provides analysis, data, and reporting to assess the effectiveness of current programs and services and to inform decisions and make recommendations to executive management.
• Creates and implements new strategies to improve and measure the success of programs and events.
• Evaluates events and programs and conducts analysis for cost-saving measures.
10% Supervision
• Supervises a team of student employees.
• Provides lead work to classified and professional staff within college units as needed in support of event management.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, hospitality management or closely related field with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in event management.
• Demonstrated success in event design.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple, competing assignments simultaneously and working under pressure.
• Experience setting priorities, developing work plans, monitoring progress, and tracking
• details/data/information, and ability to manage time effectively, both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent, verbal and written communications skills, organization skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to implement creative problem solving and make independent decisions with little to no oversight.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and Adobe Acrobat.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Additional Required Qualifications
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
• Previous experience working in higher education.
• Previous experience working with or within a nonprofit organization or private foundation.
• Experience with overseeing and executing large-scale events for alumni, volunteers, students, industry partners, and/or other community constituents.
• Previous experience in leading programming that resulted in meaningful and measurable engagement.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.
• Regular attendance required. Some weekend and evening work required.
• Travel is required, including driving to events.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 6, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Resume/CV; and
2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience
For additional information please contact:
Janet Knudson
Janet.knudson@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire .
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4164764
Full Time
Event Manager
Oregon State University
Department: College of Engineering (ENG)
Appointment Type: Administrative/Professional Faculty
Job Location: Corvallis
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $44,496- $75,516
Position Summary:
The College of Engineering is seeking an Events Manager. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Event Manager organizes and oversees logistics for in-person and virtual programming, including major events in the College of Engineering. The role will implement programs to support strategic external relations priorities, including alumni and donor relations, undergraduate and graduate student recruitment, industry relations and corporate engagement, and college reputation building.
The role establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including alumni, faculty, staff, volunteers, industry partners, committees, federal, state, and local agencies, and professional associations to ensure the desired outcomes are met for college events and programs. The role will participate in efforts that support the mission, vision, and goals for the college. The role reports to the Senior Director of Advancement in the college.
The Oregon State University College of Engineering is a dynamic and fast-paced working environment, and our advancement team is a group of hard-working and collaborative colleagues. We come to work every day committed to empowering our students, our faculty and our communities to turn their efforts into results. We're looking for a results oriented, creative problem solver to join our team.
Position Duties
60% Events and programs logisticsAs a member of the college advancement team, this role will coordinate with colleagues across the college and university to develop and implement new and existing programming to engage college constituents. Programs may be in-person or virtual and a focus will be placed on hybrid event management.
Provides event and program management:
• Oversees logistics and budget to ensure event and program objectives are met.
• Establishes protocols, collaborates with stakeholders, builds and maintains relationships with various internal and external constituents, and coordinates with vendors.
• Drafts event proposals and coordinates with executive management to ensure event objectives are achieved.
• Works with the college marketing and communications team to ensure compliance with university and college branding guidelines in all marketing and communications, as well as compliance with university policy, and state and federal regulations.
• Maintains the advancement events calendar.
• Ensure constituent engagement tracking within CRM Advance (donor information database).
• This position may require the use of a personally owned vehicle or use of an OSU vehicle to carry out position duties, such as driving students to and from events.
20% Professional development and other duties as assigned
• Identify best practices in the fields of event management and constituent engagement through continued professional development.
10% Analysis and outcome measurements
• Assess outcomes of initiatives and make determinations on continuation or changes in strategy in consultation with the Senior Director of Advancement.
• Evaluates event results and outcomes and implements improvements in support of the organizational mission.
• Provides analysis, data, and reporting to assess the effectiveness of current programs and services and to inform decisions and make recommendations to executive management.
• Creates and implements new strategies to improve and measure the success of programs and events.
• Evaluates events and programs and conducts analysis for cost-saving measures.
10% Supervision
• Supervises a team of student employees.
• Provides lead work to classified and professional staff within college units as needed in support of event management.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, hospitality management or closely related field with a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in event management.
• Demonstrated success in event design.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing multiple, competing assignments simultaneously and working under pressure.
• Experience setting priorities, developing work plans, monitoring progress, and tracking
• details/data/information, and ability to manage time effectively, both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent, verbal and written communications skills, organization skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to implement creative problem solving and make independent decisions with little to no oversight.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.
• Proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and Adobe Acrobat.
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.
Additional Required Qualifications
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
• Previous experience working in higher education.
• Previous experience working with or within a nonprofit organization or private foundation.
• Experience with overseeing and executing large-scale events for alumni, volunteers, students, industry partners, and/or other community constituents.
• Previous experience in leading programming that resulted in meaningful and measurable engagement.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
• Light to moderate lifting may be required.
• Regular attendance required. Some weekend and evening work required.
• Travel is required, including driving to events.
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 6, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A Resume/CV; and
2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience
For additional information please contact:
Janet Knudson
Janet.knudson@oregonstate.edu
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire .
This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the criminal history check requirement.
This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030 et seq. Offers of employment are contingent upon meeting all minimum qualifications including the motor vehicle check requirement.
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/4164764