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.
North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search
North Carolina Central University (NCCU), an esteemed constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System (UNC System), is actively searching for its next visionary chancellor to spearhead the storied institution’s journey into a continued future of growth, innovation and transformative change. With current chancellor, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, set to retire after nearly eight years of dedicated service to the NCCU community, effective at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year, the university is calling forth dynamic individuals with a passion for education, innovation and impactful leadership to guide NCCU to new heights. ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY NCCU is a nationally ranked historically Black university founded in 1910 in Durham, North Carolina, by pharmacist and religious educator Dr. James E. Shepard. The university serves as a hub for intellectual dialogue and discourse and is a source of academic distinction and game-changing innovation for North Carolina, the United States and the world. It is the oldest publicly-funded liberal arts college for African Americans in the nation. Located in the state’s Research Triangle region, NCCU has an enrollment of 7,964 students (Fall 2023) who hail from North Carolina, North America, Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. The university offers nearly 140 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs – including a Ph.D. in integrated biosciences – with 146 area concentrations. NCCU’s signature graduate and undergraduate degrees are housed in seven colleges and schools: College of Arts and Social Sciences and Humanities; School of Business; School of Education; School of Graduate Studies; College of Health and Sciences; School of Law; and School of Library and Information Sciences. The Role of Chancellor of North Carolina Central University The Chancellor reports to the UNC System President, and executes the policies established by the UNC Board of Governors and the NCCU Board of Trustees. As the chief executive of the institution, the Chancellor is responsible for all institutional operations including administrative, academic, financial, student affairs, advancement, athletics, and alumni affairs, and ensuring that the institution’s affairs are carried out consistent with federal and state law and university policy. The Chancellor’s Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team includes ten direct reports: the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance; the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement; the Chief of Staff; the Chief Legal Counsel; the Director of Athletics; the Chief Information Officer; the Chief Human Resources Officer; and the Chief Brand Officer. The Chancellor works closely with UNC Board of Governors, the President and UNC System leaders, and the NCCU Board of Trustees to ensure alignment between the institution’s strategic initiatives and the UNC System Strategic Plan: Higher Expectations. The Chancellor has overall responsibilities to strengthen existing institutional initiatives and foster new initiatives to ensure sustainability and forward progress toward successfully advancing the university’s mission. The Chancellor will serve as the public face of the University, providing leadership across campus and being an active and contributing leader within the community, across North Carolina, among other higher education institutions, and across the nation. Desired Qualifications and Characteristics The next chancellor of North Carolina Central University will demonstrate leadership capabilities and potential in the following areas: • North Carolina Central University’s History and Mission. Someone with a deep passion for NCCU’s 113-year history and mission as a public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) – the nation’s first public liberal arts colleges for Black students – and its contributions to the region and our state, especially in the fields of law, the liberal arts, education, health sciences and nursing, and business. • UNC System Governance and Strategic Goals. Someone who understands and appreciates the governance structure of the UNC System and is wholly committed to furthering the shared goals of the UNC System’s strategic plan, especially our focus on increasing student success. • Integrity, Transparency, and Communication. Someone with unwavering integrity and commitment to transparency, and who communicates with and actively listens to diverse constituent groups to foster a shared vision and goals for the institution. • Strategic Vision. Someone who demonstrates a clear vision for meeting the institution’s challenges and seizing its many opportunities, including increasing student enrollment, retention, and on-time graduation, strengthening the institution’s signature programs, and forging strong ties with employers and communities in the Durham and Triangle region. • Change Management and Shared Accountability. Someone with the ability to manage and lead through change, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and lead the institution through future transformations. Someone with a strong background in establishing clear performance metrics and holding institutional leaders accountable to ensure alignment with the university’s strategic objectives. • Student Success and Wellbeing. Someone who is laser-focused on student success, continuing the institution’s exceptional record of driving upward social and economic mobility; who is committed to academic excellence; and who fully recognizes the critical links between access, affordability, student support, and success. • Employee Success, Wellbeing, and Development. Someone who appreciates the essential contribution of faculty and staff and demonstrates the importance of employee engagement and wellbeing by fostering a positive work environment where faculty and staff at all levels feel valued, supported, and motivated. This includes developing future leaders within the institution to grow a sustainable pipeline of talent that aligns with the university’s long-term goals. • Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Support. Someone who cultivates new and manages ongoing partnerships that advance the institution’s mission and goals, secures financial support from philanthropic, corporate, and government sources, embraces the institution’s role in the economic and community development of the region, and successfully advocates on the institution’s behalf with lawmakers and leaders at every level of government. • Campus Safety. Someone who prioritizes the safety and security of the entire campus community and employs strong crisis management skills. • Fiscal Stewardship. Someone with demonstrated ability to manage the institution’s resources in a transparent and fiscally prudent manner and to maintain a high-quality infrastructure to support the institution’s mission. • Operational Excellence. Someone who applies sound management practices to sustain the operational health of the institution and understands the importance of leveraging technology to enhance student learning and streamline administrative processes. • Free Expression and Academic Freedom. Someone who is wholly committed to the principles of free expression and academic freedom. How to Apply Individuals interested in being considered for the Chancellorship of North Carolina Central University are encouraged to apply. For priority consideration, candidates must submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae/Resume by March 29, 2024. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be notified before their references are contacted. The NCCU Search Advisory Committee will consider candidates and conduct interviews. The Committee will recommend at least three unranked candidates to the NCCU Board of Trustees who will then recommend at least three unranked finalists to the President. The President will nominate one candidate to the UNC Board of Governors for election. Under North Carolina law, the names and personal information of candidates remain confidential throughout the search process and beyond. Points of Contact: • Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. • For other questions, contact Lynn Duffy, Senior Associate Vice President for Leadership Development and Talent Acquisition, UNC System Office, at lsduffy@northcarolina.edu For more information about the search process, please visit the North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search website at https://www.nccu.edu/chancellor-search. EEO Statement North Carolina Central University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at NCCU on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Full Time
North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search
North Carolina Central University (NCCU), an esteemed constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System (UNC System), is actively searching for its next visionary chancellor to spearhead the storied institution’s journey into a continued future of growth, innovation and transformative change. With current chancellor, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, set to retire after nearly eight years of dedicated service to the NCCU community, effective at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year, the university is calling forth dynamic individuals with a passion for education, innovation and impactful leadership to guide NCCU to new heights. ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY NCCU is a nationally ranked historically Black university founded in 1910 in Durham, North Carolina, by pharmacist and religious educator Dr. James E. Shepard. The university serves as a hub for intellectual dialogue and discourse and is a source of academic distinction and game-changing innovation for North Carolina, the United States and the world. It is the oldest publicly-funded liberal arts college for African Americans in the nation. Located in the state’s Research Triangle region, NCCU has an enrollment of 7,964 students (Fall 2023) who hail from North Carolina, North America, Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. The university offers nearly 140 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs – including a Ph.D. in integrated biosciences – with 146 area concentrations. NCCU’s signature graduate and undergraduate degrees are housed in seven colleges and schools: College of Arts and Social Sciences and Humanities; School of Business; School of Education; School of Graduate Studies; College of Health and Sciences; School of Law; and School of Library and Information Sciences. The Role of Chancellor of North Carolina Central University The Chancellor reports to the UNC System President, and executes the policies established by the UNC Board of Governors and the NCCU Board of Trustees. As the chief executive of the institution, the Chancellor is responsible for all institutional operations including administrative, academic, financial, student affairs, advancement, athletics, and alumni affairs, and ensuring that the institution’s affairs are carried out consistent with federal and state law and university policy. The Chancellor’s Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team includes ten direct reports: the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance; the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement; the Chief of Staff; the Chief Legal Counsel; the Director of Athletics; the Chief Information Officer; the Chief Human Resources Officer; and the Chief Brand Officer. The Chancellor works closely with UNC Board of Governors, the President and UNC System leaders, and the NCCU Board of Trustees to ensure alignment between the institution’s strategic initiatives and the UNC System Strategic Plan: Higher Expectations. The Chancellor has overall responsibilities to strengthen existing institutional initiatives and foster new initiatives to ensure sustainability and forward progress toward successfully advancing the university’s mission. The Chancellor will serve as the public face of the University, providing leadership across campus and being an active and contributing leader within the community, across North Carolina, among other higher education institutions, and across the nation. Desired Qualifications and Characteristics The next chancellor of North Carolina Central University will demonstrate leadership capabilities and potential in the following areas: • North Carolina Central University’s History and Mission. Someone with a deep passion for NCCU’s 113-year history and mission as a public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) – the nation’s first public liberal arts colleges for Black students – and its contributions to the region and our state, especially in the fields of law, the liberal arts, education, health sciences and nursing, and business. • UNC System Governance and Strategic Goals. Someone who understands and appreciates the governance structure of the UNC System and is wholly committed to furthering the shared goals of the UNC System’s strategic plan, especially our focus on increasing student success. • Integrity, Transparency, and Communication. Someone with unwavering integrity and commitment to transparency, and who communicates with and actively listens to diverse constituent groups to foster a shared vision and goals for the institution. • Strategic Vision. Someone who demonstrates a clear vision for meeting the institution’s challenges and seizing its many opportunities, including increasing student enrollment, retention, and on-time graduation, strengthening the institution’s signature programs, and forging strong ties with employers and communities in the Durham and Triangle region. • Change Management and Shared Accountability. Someone with the ability to manage and lead through change, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and lead the institution through future transformations. Someone with a strong background in establishing clear performance metrics and holding institutional leaders accountable to ensure alignment with the university’s strategic objectives. • Student Success and Wellbeing. Someone who is laser-focused on student success, continuing the institution’s exceptional record of driving upward social and economic mobility; who is committed to academic excellence; and who fully recognizes the critical links between access, affordability, student support, and success. • Employee Success, Wellbeing, and Development. Someone who appreciates the essential contribution of faculty and staff and demonstrates the importance of employee engagement and wellbeing by fostering a positive work environment where faculty and staff at all levels feel valued, supported, and motivated. This includes developing future leaders within the institution to grow a sustainable pipeline of talent that aligns with the university’s long-term goals. • Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Support. Someone who cultivates new and manages ongoing partnerships that advance the institution’s mission and goals, secures financial support from philanthropic, corporate, and government sources, embraces the institution’s role in the economic and community development of the region, and successfully advocates on the institution’s behalf with lawmakers and leaders at every level of government. • Campus Safety. Someone who prioritizes the safety and security of the entire campus community and employs strong crisis management skills. • Fiscal Stewardship. Someone with demonstrated ability to manage the institution’s resources in a transparent and fiscally prudent manner and to maintain a high-quality infrastructure to support the institution’s mission. • Operational Excellence. Someone who applies sound management practices to sustain the operational health of the institution and understands the importance of leveraging technology to enhance student learning and streamline administrative processes. • Free Expression and Academic Freedom. Someone who is wholly committed to the principles of free expression and academic freedom. How to Apply Individuals interested in being considered for the Chancellorship of North Carolina Central University are encouraged to apply. For priority consideration, candidates must submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae/Resume by March 29, 2024. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be notified before their references are contacted. The NCCU Search Advisory Committee will consider candidates and conduct interviews. The Committee will recommend at least three unranked candidates to the NCCU Board of Trustees who will then recommend at least three unranked finalists to the President. The President will nominate one candidate to the UNC Board of Governors for election. Under North Carolina law, the names and personal information of candidates remain confidential throughout the search process and beyond. Points of Contact: • Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. • For other questions, contact Lynn Duffy, Senior Associate Vice President for Leadership Development and Talent Acquisition, UNC System Office, at lsduffy@northcarolina.edu For more information about the search process, please visit the North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search website at https://www.nccu.edu/chancellor-search. EEO Statement North Carolina Central University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at NCCU on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
The Opportunity:
OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, part of OSF HealthCare, an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, located in Peoria, IL, seeks an exemplary leader to direct and oversee OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois (CHOI). The President will lead a team of clinicians, administrators and staff that will work collaboratively to establish a pediatric health care environment that promotes excellence, efficiency and safety while maintaining a focus on the patients and their families.
The Position:
Reporting to Michael Wells, President OSF HealthCare St. Francis Medical Center, the next President of OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois will oversee all operations of the hospital and will ensure that the organization operates in a fiscally responsible manner to optimally execute on the Ministry (OSF HealthCare) strategy and Women & Children's Service Line strategy. Empowered to enhance a culture of collaboration and inclusion, the incoming executive will build strong relationships and partnerships across OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, the academic partner, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, as well as with the community. The President will have the opportunity to lead and impact the organization, and the hospital's performance and will apply a strong and proven commitment to excellence in care delivery, program development, education, advocacy and research.
The President will establish policies, programs, and processes that optimize organizational performance, ensuring the delivery of consistent, safe, patient-centered care, and achieve measurable outcomes. The President will participate in the development of the strategic direction of OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and incorporate it into the strategic plan of OSF HealthCare and the Women & Children's Service Line. The President will foster a positive learning environment for organization members, pediatric residents, and other learners in the organization, promoting excellence in education within and beyond the organization. The President will establish policies, programs, and processes that optimize organizational performance, ensuring the delivery of consistent, safe, patient-centered care, and achieve measurable outcomes. The President will participate in the development of the strategic direction of OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and incorporate it into the strategic plan of OSF HealthCare and the Women & Children's Service Line. The President will foster a positive learning environment for organization members, pediatric residents, and other learners in the organization, promoting excellence in education within and beyond the organization.
The Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Science, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Finance or Business required.
Master's degree is a plus.
Clinical background (MD, RN, etc.) is also acceptable.
Eight years of progressive responsibility and experience in management, including new program development, quality management, productivity enhancement and cost reduction, is required.
The successful candidate will currently be a President, Chief Operating Officer, SVP/VP of Operations, or hold another senior executive-level position in a healthcare provider organization with a regional and/or national reputation for excellence. Regardless of current and prior positions held, the successful candidate must possess outstanding and hands-on operational and financial management skills/experience.
Leadership experience in a pediatric setting is required.
Leadership experience in a multi-hospital system is highly preferred.
Experience in building and/or growing regional clinical programs in a competitive healthcare market is highly preferred.
Experience in leading patient care providers, creating a vision for patient care and being an advocate for caregivers while achieving organizational goals is required.
Demonstrated track record leading philanthropic initiatives and fundraising.
The Organization:
OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. OSF HealthCare has 16 hospitals – 10 acute care, five critical access, one transitional care - with 2,131 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs more than 23,000 Mission Partners across 158 locations; has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups.
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is a 136 bed full-service children's hospital with more than 145 pediatric subspecialists in 40+ subspecialties. The Children's Hospital has 64 neonatal beds, 8 level II nursery beds, 32 pediatric critical care beds, 16 pediatric oncology beds and 16 general pediatric beds. The hospital provides the highest level of care for newborns to young adults with common and complex medical conditions. For patients that require continued care into adulthood, they offer formalized transition programs. The hospital is making specialized care more accessible to patients by offering 17 clinics throughout central and northern Illinois, focusing on specialties like congenital heart, general surgery, hematology/oncology and more.
The Location:
Peoria, a bustling city on the Illinois River, sits at the eastern tip of self-titled Peoria County. This city is the state's oldest settlement, having been founded in the late 1600s by the French, who at the time still held sway over the territory comprising the Louisiana Purchase.
Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:
Richard Heishman
richard.heishman@amnhealthcare.com
About AMN Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search
AMN Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, is a retained executive search firm serving the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ranked as one of the top healthcare recruiting firms in the country, AMN Leadership Solutions, is known for leading healthcare into the future by its growing base of clients across the country, drawing on a national pool of candidates.
Full Time
The Opportunity:
OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, part of OSF HealthCare, an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, located in Peoria, IL, seeks an exemplary leader to direct and oversee OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois (CHOI). The President will lead a team of clinicians, administrators and staff that will work collaboratively to establish a pediatric health care environment that promotes excellence, efficiency and safety while maintaining a focus on the patients and their families.
The Position:
Reporting to Michael Wells, President OSF HealthCare St. Francis Medical Center, the next President of OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois will oversee all operations of the hospital and will ensure that the organization operates in a fiscally responsible manner to optimally execute on the Ministry (OSF HealthCare) strategy and Women & Children's Service Line strategy. Empowered to enhance a culture of collaboration and inclusion, the incoming executive will build strong relationships and partnerships across OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, the academic partner, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, as well as with the community. The President will have the opportunity to lead and impact the organization, and the hospital's performance and will apply a strong and proven commitment to excellence in care delivery, program development, education, advocacy and research.
The President will establish policies, programs, and processes that optimize organizational performance, ensuring the delivery of consistent, safe, patient-centered care, and achieve measurable outcomes. The President will participate in the development of the strategic direction of OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and incorporate it into the strategic plan of OSF HealthCare and the Women & Children's Service Line. The President will foster a positive learning environment for organization members, pediatric residents, and other learners in the organization, promoting excellence in education within and beyond the organization. The President will establish policies, programs, and processes that optimize organizational performance, ensuring the delivery of consistent, safe, patient-centered care, and achieve measurable outcomes. The President will participate in the development of the strategic direction of OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and incorporate it into the strategic plan of OSF HealthCare and the Women & Children's Service Line. The President will foster a positive learning environment for organization members, pediatric residents, and other learners in the organization, promoting excellence in education within and beyond the organization.
The Ideal Candidate:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Health Science, Healthcare Administration, Accounting, Finance or Business required.
Master's degree is a plus.
Clinical background (MD, RN, etc.) is also acceptable.
Eight years of progressive responsibility and experience in management, including new program development, quality management, productivity enhancement and cost reduction, is required.
The successful candidate will currently be a President, Chief Operating Officer, SVP/VP of Operations, or hold another senior executive-level position in a healthcare provider organization with a regional and/or national reputation for excellence. Regardless of current and prior positions held, the successful candidate must possess outstanding and hands-on operational and financial management skills/experience.
Leadership experience in a pediatric setting is required.
Leadership experience in a multi-hospital system is highly preferred.
Experience in building and/or growing regional clinical programs in a competitive healthcare market is highly preferred.
Experience in leading patient care providers, creating a vision for patient care and being an advocate for caregivers while achieving organizational goals is required.
Demonstrated track record leading philanthropic initiatives and fundraising.
The Organization:
OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. OSF HealthCare has 16 hospitals – 10 acute care, five critical access, one transitional care - with 2,131 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs more than 23,000 Mission Partners across 158 locations; has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups.
OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is a 136 bed full-service children's hospital with more than 145 pediatric subspecialists in 40+ subspecialties. The Children's Hospital has 64 neonatal beds, 8 level II nursery beds, 32 pediatric critical care beds, 16 pediatric oncology beds and 16 general pediatric beds. The hospital provides the highest level of care for newborns to young adults with common and complex medical conditions. For patients that require continued care into adulthood, they offer formalized transition programs. The hospital is making specialized care more accessible to patients by offering 17 clinics throughout central and northern Illinois, focusing on specialties like congenital heart, general surgery, hematology/oncology and more.
The Location:
Peoria, a bustling city on the Illinois River, sits at the eastern tip of self-titled Peoria County. This city is the state's oldest settlement, having been founded in the late 1600s by the French, who at the time still held sway over the territory comprising the Louisiana Purchase.
Please direct all inquiries, applications, and referrals to:
Richard Heishman
richard.heishman@amnhealthcare.com
About AMN Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search
AMN Leadership Solutions, Executive and Physician Leadership Search, is a retained executive search firm serving the healthcare and life sciences industries. Ranked as one of the top healthcare recruiting firms in the country, AMN Leadership Solutions, is known for leading healthcare into the future by its growing base of clients across the country, drawing on a national pool of candidates.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
Washington DC
***Please submit a cover letter for consideration*** 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 Major Gifts Assistant is a key member of the Major & Leadership Gifts team, a group of dynamic fundraisers working with the Kennedy Center’s most generous and philanthropic individual donors. Reporting to the Manager of Major Gifts, the Assistant provides support for the execution of personalized fundraising and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of 100+ current and prospective major donors (undesignated and designated gifts of $50,000+). The incumbent also provides administrative support to the Manager of Leadership Gifts in the stewardship of approx. 85 members of the National Committee for the Performing Arts (designated gifts to education programming of $15,000+) and preparations for Committee meetings. Primary responsibilities include: developing written donor communications; tracking campaign progress and preparing documentation of all contributions; maintaining accurate donor records in database; and logistical support for donor meetings, special events, committee meetings, and major galas. This position works in tandem with an Assistant Manager of Major Gifts. Key Responsibilities Provide support to the Manager of Major Gifts, Manager of Leadership Gifts, and Director of Major & Leadership Gifts for implementation of strategies for donors contributing to annual funds, endowments, and fundraising galas: Drafting and coordinating all types of personalized, written materials on behalf of Development and Kennedy Center leadership (solicitations, acknowledgments, notes, briefings, newsletters, event itineraries, pledge reminders, tax receipts, etc.) of varying length and complexity; Preparing and tracking proper documentation for all contributions, including updating necessary systems and database records to ensure correct gift processing; Accurately tracking fundraising progress through Tessitura database and project management tools and reporting regular campaign updates to Managers and Director; Assisting in the development of materials for Committee meetings and events throughout the year, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date membership listings and contact information for committees and boards; Tracking and coordinating contributions, guest details, and attendee logistics for major fundraising galas such as the Kennedy Center Honors and Mark Twain Prize, including stewardship support for major event sponsorship packages and Event Chairs; Planning, preparing, and coordinating creative and personalized gifts for donors as they relate to Kennedy Center milestones or personal donor milestones (birthdays, anniversaries, life events, etc.); Providing excellent, proactive customer service to donors and their respective teams through direct contact via phone, email, mail, and in-person; Ensure the fulfillment of donor benefits and stewardship activities, including proper recognition and gift crediting in digital and print materials, processing performance ticket requests and event RSVPs, and regular greeting of donors at performances or onsite activities; Onsite customer service and logistical support for special events including cultivation and benefit events, committee and board meetings, galas, etc.; Oversee office resources and collateral materials; Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Experience in a front-facing, customer service-oriented role is required Bachelor’s degree is preferred Development/fundraising, writing, and event logistics (or related experience) is preferred Working knowledge of the performing arts is preferred Experience with Tessitura or similar CRM tools is preferred Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information The noise level in the work environment is minimal, however attendance at major fundraising events and performances is required. In those conditions, the noise level is very loud. This position requires occasional evening or weekend hours at fundraising events and performances, and typically with advance notice. This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangements, with a minimum of three days on-site per week. This position is not eligible for full-time remote work. Travel up to 5% may be required, predominantly local to offsite fundraising events or meetings
Full Time Regular
***Please submit a cover letter for consideration*** 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 Major Gifts Assistant is a key member of the Major & Leadership Gifts team, a group of dynamic fundraisers working with the Kennedy Center’s most generous and philanthropic individual donors. Reporting to the Manager of Major Gifts, the Assistant provides support for the execution of personalized fundraising and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of 100+ current and prospective major donors (undesignated and designated gifts of $50,000+). The incumbent also provides administrative support to the Manager of Leadership Gifts in the stewardship of approx. 85 members of the National Committee for the Performing Arts (designated gifts to education programming of $15,000+) and preparations for Committee meetings. Primary responsibilities include: developing written donor communications; tracking campaign progress and preparing documentation of all contributions; maintaining accurate donor records in database; and logistical support for donor meetings, special events, committee meetings, and major galas. This position works in tandem with an Assistant Manager of Major Gifts. Key Responsibilities Provide support to the Manager of Major Gifts, Manager of Leadership Gifts, and Director of Major & Leadership Gifts for implementation of strategies for donors contributing to annual funds, endowments, and fundraising galas: Drafting and coordinating all types of personalized, written materials on behalf of Development and Kennedy Center leadership (solicitations, acknowledgments, notes, briefings, newsletters, event itineraries, pledge reminders, tax receipts, etc.) of varying length and complexity; Preparing and tracking proper documentation for all contributions, including updating necessary systems and database records to ensure correct gift processing; Accurately tracking fundraising progress through Tessitura database and project management tools and reporting regular campaign updates to Managers and Director; Assisting in the development of materials for Committee meetings and events throughout the year, and maintaining accurate and up-to-date membership listings and contact information for committees and boards; Tracking and coordinating contributions, guest details, and attendee logistics for major fundraising galas such as the Kennedy Center Honors and Mark Twain Prize, including stewardship support for major event sponsorship packages and Event Chairs; Planning, preparing, and coordinating creative and personalized gifts for donors as they relate to Kennedy Center milestones or personal donor milestones (birthdays, anniversaries, life events, etc.); Providing excellent, proactive customer service to donors and their respective teams through direct contact via phone, email, mail, and in-person; Ensure the fulfillment of donor benefits and stewardship activities, including proper recognition and gift crediting in digital and print materials, processing performance ticket requests and event RSVPs, and regular greeting of donors at performances or onsite activities; Onsite customer service and logistical support for special events including cultivation and benefit events, committee and board meetings, galas, etc.; Oversee office resources and collateral materials; Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Experience in a front-facing, customer service-oriented role is required Bachelor’s degree is preferred Development/fundraising, writing, and event logistics (or related experience) is preferred Working knowledge of the performing arts is preferred Experience with Tessitura or similar CRM tools is preferred Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information The noise level in the work environment is minimal, however attendance at major fundraising events and performances is required. In those conditions, the noise level is very loud. This position requires occasional evening or weekend hours at fundraising events and performances, and typically with advance notice. This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangements, with a minimum of three days on-site per week. This position is not eligible for full-time remote work. Travel up to 5% may be required, predominantly local to offsite fundraising events or meetings
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 Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of more than 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal each year. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics team is a shared services division in the Development Office, using data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, revenue forecasting, pipeline analytics, and prospect research to inform, support, and evaluate departmental fundraising initiatives. The Assistant Manager, Prospect Development (Institutional Giving) reports directly to the Director, Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics (PDIA). This position collaborates day-to-day with gift officers, advises on portfolio and pipeline management best practices through prospect identification, data analysis, portfolio optimization and related services in support of the Corporate Relations and Foundation and Government Giving team’s fundraising goals. This individual will research, analyze and recommend strategy on corporate, foundation and government prospects, translate results/findings into actionable intelligence, and develop reporting tools that support year-over-year growth in fundraising at the Kennedy Center. This highly collaborative individual is detail-oriented, analytical, a creative problem solver, and committed to using data-driven decision making in project management. This person must have the ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize activities to prioritize daily workloads and projects and meet deadlines. Key Responsibilities Prospect & Portfolio Management Implement the departmental moves management system to synchronize relationships with institutional funders and gifts officers based on the prospective funder’s philanthropic/community relations interests, affiliation, level of capacity, and existing contacts across the organization. Work directly with corporate and foundation gift officers to ensure prospect assignments are clear and transparent, information is accurate, and moves management activities are tracked in the CRM to evaluate the success rate of converting prospects to donors. Prepare materials for portfolio and strategy review meetings that will take place at least quarterly with development officers. Assess existing funding relationships as well as status of recently lapsed donors; brainstorm methods to engage, retain, and upgrade these donors. Prospect Research Conduct prospect research in order to proactively identify prospective funders, leverage attendance at major events for pipeline development and prospect cultivation, and build the roster of screened prospects ready for assignment. Research institutional prospects on a reactive and proactive basis and make appropriate assignments to development officers. Compose detailed research materials, such as snapshots and profiles, for institutional prospects. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely updates of information are maintained in the CRM as it relates to staff contacts, research notes, and prospect management data. Major Gifts Tracking and Reporting Assess capacity, balance and overall health of portfolios for corporate relations and institutional gift officers. Design and deliver pipeline and fundraising activity reports for development officers. Provide regular reporting on metrics, portfolio baselines, and pipeline management practices for development officers and departmental leadership. Conduct trend analysis that supports the strategic planning and operational effectiveness of the corporate and institutional giving programs. Support the Director of PDIA in revenue forecasting and budget projections. Leverage CRM data to make these decisions data-driven, transparent, and accurate. Training Assist in developing curriculum and training materials for the overall department. Provide ongoing group and one-on-one training sessions for development officers as needed. Help conduct ongoing user support sessions for corporate and foundation gift officers. Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current trends and practices in the field of prospect research. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional experience. Minimum of 2 years of prospect development experience with demonstrated achievement. Proven research and analytical techniques, emphasizing the ability to gather, evaluate and synthesize complex and large sets of data from various sources and present information in a clear and cohesive manner. Experience developing work plans with tasks and tactics that achieve strategic goals and outcomes. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Familiarity with the philanthropic industry and best practices in prospect development. Specific familiarity with the performing arts is beneficial, but not required. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura strongly preferred. Experience with prospect research databases (iWave, WealthEngine, Hoovers, etc.) strongly preferred. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements for candidates who are local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
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 Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of more than 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal each year. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics team is a shared services division in the Development Office, using data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, revenue forecasting, pipeline analytics, and prospect research to inform, support, and evaluate departmental fundraising initiatives. The Assistant Manager, Prospect Development (Institutional Giving) reports directly to the Director, Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics (PDIA). This position collaborates day-to-day with gift officers, advises on portfolio and pipeline management best practices through prospect identification, data analysis, portfolio optimization and related services in support of the Corporate Relations and Foundation and Government Giving team’s fundraising goals. This individual will research, analyze and recommend strategy on corporate, foundation and government prospects, translate results/findings into actionable intelligence, and develop reporting tools that support year-over-year growth in fundraising at the Kennedy Center. This highly collaborative individual is detail-oriented, analytical, a creative problem solver, and committed to using data-driven decision making in project management. This person must have the ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize activities to prioritize daily workloads and projects and meet deadlines. Key Responsibilities Prospect & Portfolio Management Implement the departmental moves management system to synchronize relationships with institutional funders and gifts officers based on the prospective funder’s philanthropic/community relations interests, affiliation, level of capacity, and existing contacts across the organization. Work directly with corporate and foundation gift officers to ensure prospect assignments are clear and transparent, information is accurate, and moves management activities are tracked in the CRM to evaluate the success rate of converting prospects to donors. Prepare materials for portfolio and strategy review meetings that will take place at least quarterly with development officers. Assess existing funding relationships as well as status of recently lapsed donors; brainstorm methods to engage, retain, and upgrade these donors. Prospect Research Conduct prospect research in order to proactively identify prospective funders, leverage attendance at major events for pipeline development and prospect cultivation, and build the roster of screened prospects ready for assignment. Research institutional prospects on a reactive and proactive basis and make appropriate assignments to development officers. Compose detailed research materials, such as snapshots and profiles, for institutional prospects. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely updates of information are maintained in the CRM as it relates to staff contacts, research notes, and prospect management data. Major Gifts Tracking and Reporting Assess capacity, balance and overall health of portfolios for corporate relations and institutional gift officers. Design and deliver pipeline and fundraising activity reports for development officers. Provide regular reporting on metrics, portfolio baselines, and pipeline management practices for development officers and departmental leadership. Conduct trend analysis that supports the strategic planning and operational effectiveness of the corporate and institutional giving programs. Support the Director of PDIA in revenue forecasting and budget projections. Leverage CRM data to make these decisions data-driven, transparent, and accurate. Training Assist in developing curriculum and training materials for the overall department. Provide ongoing group and one-on-one training sessions for development officers as needed. Help conduct ongoing user support sessions for corporate and foundation gift officers. Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current trends and practices in the field of prospect research. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional experience. Minimum of 2 years of prospect development experience with demonstrated achievement. Proven research and analytical techniques, emphasizing the ability to gather, evaluate and synthesize complex and large sets of data from various sources and present information in a clear and cohesive manner. Experience developing work plans with tasks and tactics that achieve strategic goals and outcomes. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Familiarity with the philanthropic industry and best practices in prospect development. Specific familiarity with the performing arts is beneficial, but not required. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura strongly preferred. Experience with prospect research databases (iWave, WealthEngine, Hoovers, etc.) strongly preferred. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area. Additional Information This position is eligible for flexible work arrangements for candidates who are local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
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 Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of more than 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal each year. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics team is a shared services division in the Development Office, using data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, revenue forecasting, pipeline analytics, and prospect research to inform, support, and evaluate departmental fundraising initiatives. The Manger, Prospect Development (Principal Gifts) reports directly to the Director, Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics. This position identifies principal gift prospects (defined as a gift of $1m+ in the next 3 years) in the donor pool and collaborates with departmental leadership and frontline fundraisers to manage and expand this portfolio. The Manager will develop strategies and recommendations for cultivation and solicitation activities, in pursuit of the successful closure of gifts of $1M or more. In anticipation of the Center’s forthcoming endowment campaign, this position serves as a key advisor and planner in supporting meaningful and productive relationships of this top-tier group of donors (individuals, corporate, foundation, and government entities). Key Responsibilities Prospect Strategy Ensure that principal gift prospects are appropriately researched, assigned, engaged, and advanced Convene and lead monthly principal gifts meeting, where colleagues gather to discuss, strategize and plan relationship progression as it relates to gift opportunities of $1M or more Lead portfolio reviews for select development leaders Track progress-to-goal closely to ensure annual achievement of divisional fundraising goal is achieved, specifically as it relates to principal-level gifts Provide strategy and research support for annual executive travel to support the cultivation and solicitation of principal gift prospects Prospect Identification and Research Proactively prospect for unengaged ultra-high net worth prospects, both within the Center’s constituency and in new donor relationships outside the existing data pool. Provide research briefings and snapshots for top tier prospects on a proactive and reactive basis Collaborate with the Fundraising Analytics team to make data informed decisions related to the top of the donor pyramid, forecasting exercises and projections, and tracking progress across a set of key performance indicators Provide necessary event briefings materials for senior leadership related to top-tier donors (signature events, board meetings, external events, etc.) Program Creation and Management Lead the enhancement of principal gift management and effectively implement formalized business processes Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional experience. 4+ years proven work experience in prospect development and donor research. Demonstrated ability to provide fundraising strategy and support to organizational leaders. Demonstrated ability to form and fully leverage cross-functional teams of colleagues, volunteers, and leaders toward closure of principal gifts. Strong written and oral communication skills Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively. Demonstrated experience in change management, including planning, implementing, and communicating organizational changes effectively to drive successful adoption and results Familiarity with the philanthropic industry and best practices in fundraising
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 Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of more than 90 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $80M annual contributed income goal each year. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics team is a shared services division in the Development Office, using data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, revenue forecasting, pipeline analytics, and prospect research to inform, support, and evaluate departmental fundraising initiatives. The Manger, Prospect Development (Principal Gifts) reports directly to the Director, Prospect Development, Intelligence, and Analytics. This position identifies principal gift prospects (defined as a gift of $1m+ in the next 3 years) in the donor pool and collaborates with departmental leadership and frontline fundraisers to manage and expand this portfolio. The Manager will develop strategies and recommendations for cultivation and solicitation activities, in pursuit of the successful closure of gifts of $1M or more. In anticipation of the Center’s forthcoming endowment campaign, this position serves as a key advisor and planner in supporting meaningful and productive relationships of this top-tier group of donors (individuals, corporate, foundation, and government entities). Key Responsibilities Prospect Strategy Ensure that principal gift prospects are appropriately researched, assigned, engaged, and advanced Convene and lead monthly principal gifts meeting, where colleagues gather to discuss, strategize and plan relationship progression as it relates to gift opportunities of $1M or more Lead portfolio reviews for select development leaders Track progress-to-goal closely to ensure annual achievement of divisional fundraising goal is achieved, specifically as it relates to principal-level gifts Provide strategy and research support for annual executive travel to support the cultivation and solicitation of principal gift prospects Prospect Identification and Research Proactively prospect for unengaged ultra-high net worth prospects, both within the Center’s constituency and in new donor relationships outside the existing data pool. Provide research briefings and snapshots for top tier prospects on a proactive and reactive basis Collaborate with the Fundraising Analytics team to make data informed decisions related to the top of the donor pyramid, forecasting exercises and projections, and tracking progress across a set of key performance indicators Provide necessary event briefings materials for senior leadership related to top-tier donors (signature events, board meetings, external events, etc.) Program Creation and Management Lead the enhancement of principal gift management and effectively implement formalized business processes Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional experience. 4+ years proven work experience in prospect development and donor research. Demonstrated ability to provide fundraising strategy and support to organizational leaders. Demonstrated ability to form and fully leverage cross-functional teams of colleagues, volunteers, and leaders toward closure of principal gifts. Strong written and oral communication skills Proven ability to work with a high level of independence, maintain confidentiality, prioritize assignments, and manage time effectively. Demonstrated experience in change management, including planning, implementing, and communicating organizational changes effectively to drive successful adoption and results Familiarity with the philanthropic industry and best practices in fundraising
NPAG
Remote (preference for Washington, DC or Los Angeles, CA)
The Climate + Clean Energy Equity Fund (Equity Fund) is a philanthropic fund dedicated to supporting a multi-state infrastructure of community-based organizations building power to advance an equitable clean energy future. With a proven approach to driving impact and a highly effective set of stakeholders and investors, the Equity Fund is facing a number of exciting opportunities. With the field that the Equity Fund supports growing quickly and public investments in clean energy transition accelerating, the Fund is spinning out of its fiscal sponsorship and establishing a new, independent institution that can meet the needs of the growing and dynamic ecosystem of grassroots organizations and expand their collective impact. Poised for significant growth, the Equity Fund has evolved and is growing its executive leadership structure and operating model to lead effective strategy, systems, and culture for the team. To that end, the Equity Fund invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President of Programs , who will provide important, executive leadership to both its 501(c)(3), and the Climate Equity Action Fund, 501(c)(4), and the field of climate philanthropy during this dynamic time.
The Vice President of Programs will be responsible for driving the Equity Fund/Action Fund’s grantmaking and programmatic strategies to achieve its mission of building the power of racially diverse communities to advance equitable climate policies. Immediate opportunities for impact include:
Programmatic Leadership
Lead staff on the Grants and PowerBuilding team to develop grantmaking goals and strategies to win equitable climate policies and campaigns by prioritizing grassroots organizing and building power in the Equity Fund’s 13 portfolio states.
Lead staff on the Policy Accelerator and Communications Accelerator teams to support grantee partners to build key policy and communications capacities and campaigns that leverage and maximize the power of community-led solutions.
Lead the Program team to sharpen, integrate, and refine its strategies to accelerate success across the Fund’s portfolio through continual analysis, learning, and innovation.
Field Leadership
Advance grantmaking approaches and models that prioritize organizing, equity, building power, and building deep partnerships and trust with grantee organizations.
Drive philanthropy to support and accelerate social change impact through innovation, creativity, and bold action.
Staff Leadership and Management
Inspire, mentor, and manage staff by guiding the Program Team through change and continued growth while maintaining high standards of professionalism and impact.
Foster a culture that promotes trust, respect, equity, integrity, and operates with a movement-building orientation.
The ideal candidate for VP of Programs will be a seasoned, mature manager and skilled communicator who thrives in a complex, diverse, and multi-stakeholder environment within a start-up culture; and has demonstrated success developing and deploying philanthropic resources to implement a multipronged strategy for successful outcomes in a campaign or public policy environment. They will have executive experience managing high-performing teams and driving collaborative decision-making, and will be able to shift appropriately between the roles of skilled tactician, team coach, manager, and visionary leader. They will ideally bring experience in community-driven processes of passing and implementing climate policy, organizing and power building experience, grantmaking or re-granting experience, and additional lived and professional experience relevant to the Equity Fund’s work. They will be an entrepreneurial, results-driven, relationship builder who is committed to the Equity Fund’s mission and values of power building to accelerate the transition to an equitable clean energy future.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Climate + Clean Energy Equity Fund (the Equity Fund) is supporting a multi-state infrastructure of community-based organizations building power needed to advance an equitable clean energy future. The Equity Fund is strategically building power by:
Investing in the leadership and organizing of diverse communities (Black, Latinx, AAPI, Indigenous people, and communities bearing the brunt of climate change);
Engaging voters in these communities through nonpartisan civic engagement campaigns; and
Winning climate and clean energy policy solutions that reflect the priorities of communities and advance racial, economic, and environmental justice.
Founded in 2016, the Equity Fund partners with organizations in 13 states (Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia), and will expand its reach to additional states in the coming years.
Grassroots groups advocating for and organizing communities of color, Indigenous, working class and rural communities – often people hardest hit by climate change – are accomplishing critical work to build the collective power of communities. These communities are often the strongest supporters of climate policy and are a key political force to advance community demands and win durable policy change. The Equity Fund serves as a conduit for foundations and donors to partner with and support these grassroots organizations across the country. Because of Equity Fund’s expertise and deep relationships with community-led groups working at the intersection of climate change and economic, racial, and environmental justice, the Equity Fund can identify and nurture local grantee partners that have large-scale bases of members and track records of winning policy victories in their cities and states. The team then works to synthesize and share lessons learned from their grantee partners so that foundations and donors can better understand how grassroots groups can more effectively build power to advance climate solutions and then develop and coordinate funding strategies that will have the greatest results.
OPPORTUNITIES & EXPECTATIONS FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS
The Vice President of Programs will serve as a critical member of the Executive Team and advance the Equity Fund’s mission by leading the Equity Fund and Action Fund’s programmatic priorities. Reporting to the President, and in collaboration with the President and program leads, the VP of Programs will drive the planning and execution of the Equity Fund’s Grants and Power Building, Communications Accelerator, and Policy Accelerator program strategies and goals.
As an experienced and decisive leader who knows how to foster relationship building and collaboration across teams to drive progress, the VP of Programs will advance a strategy for climate equity that is centered around building the power of diverse communities to advance equitable climate policies. This role is internal-strategy oriented, driving the big picture strategy and prioritization of the Funds’ programmatic work alongside external relationship building with funders, allied organizations, and grantee partners. The successful candidate will refine and clarify process for each programmatic function, ensuring that the Program Team understands the details of a sharpening theory of change, the process through which their input is received and considered, and how their work connects to the organization's mission and impact.
The VP of Programs will be responsible for providing leadership and driving success in the following key areas:
Organizational & Strategic Leadership
Work closely with the President and other Executive Team members to develop a clear, long-term vision and strategic direction for all Equity Fund and Action Fund program strategies and priorities.
Serve as an executive manager and decision-maker, providing the organizational leadership required to establish processes for team input to strategy, while driving positive change and ensuring strategic alignment, integration, and execution across programs and departments.
Support fundraising and cultivation of funder relationships to drive the organization’s theory of change, anchor the organization’s role in the climate movement, and to gain visibility and opportunities for the Equity Fund and Action Fund.
Ensure strong cross-organizational collaborative approaches and strong communication, transparency and information sharing are nurtured and deepened.
Partner with the President on the strategic direction and agendas for Board meetings, including the creation of memos, reports, and presentations.
Support a positive organizational culture of collaboration, dedication to equity, values, creativity, and respect for a wide range of voices and perspectives.
Program Management & Execution
In partnership with the directors on the program team, develop, implement, and execute cohesive program-wide and state-specific strategies across programmatic areas to support mission impact by translating strategies into actionable workplans with measurable outcomes.
Oversee grantmaking and creation of docket memos, strategy papers, and reports for the program team.
Drive Equity Fund and Action Fund organizational planning, prioritization, and budgeting processes by working collaboratively with leaders across Equity Fund and Action Fund to ensure priorities are successfully executed and objectives met on time.
Ensure cross-departmental work is cohesive and working groups hold strategic priorities at the core, ensuring program leadership is aligned around bodies of work.
Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture supported by systems and processes that help drive agile executive decision-making and reinforce accountability for those directly carrying out Equity Fund and Action Fund strategies.
Assess progress on strategic objectives and communicate that progress to the Executive Team, the Board, and staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Support, coach, supervise, and develop program leadership and team members, and maintain a trusting, inclusive, equitable, high-performing team culture.
Provide mentorship and constructive and timely feedback to foster a collaborative environment that develops strengths, improves weaknesses, and encourages continuous learning.
Directly manage 2-3 employees and indirectly oversee a program department of 13, with the potential for additional team growth.
Oversee the daily workflow of direct program leadership reports.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train staff, including managing discipline and termination of employees in accordance with organization’s policy.
Establish a regular meeting cadence for the program team to support alignment and efficiency in the work.
Shared Organization Responsibilities
Champion the Equity Fund and Action Fund’s theory of change and mission of empowering the communities most disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Develop relationships with and support colleagues across all teams, recognizing that each individual brings a unique background and perspective to the work.
Model and nurture a growth mindset and continuous learning posture when facing new situations by collaborating to find fresh solutions, taking on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks, and externalizing lessons learned from failures and mistakes.
In recognition of the fluidity of the work and ecosystem that the Equity Fund operates in, other duties may be assigned based on organizational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The VP of Programs will be committed to racial, economic, and social justice. 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:
Strategic Vision and Core Knowledge
Broad knowledge of the climate philanthropy field and an understanding of the historical context, institutions, and systems that combine to compound the effects of climate change on people of color and other disenfranchised groups in the United States.
Ability to apply both a macro and state-level view on relevant trends in climate change organizing, politics, policy, and communications, with a strong curiosity and interest in tracking the needs and developing areas of the field.
A proven thought leader with an understanding of and ability to articulate the value proposition for the emergent role that intermediary funders play in supporting nonprofit infrastructure and capacity building in communities.
Demonstrated passion for and investment in advancing justice and equity. Highly developed critical consciousness and a combination of professional and lived experience aligned with the Equity Fund’s mission and values.
Program Leadership
A background in organizing, power building, and/or community-driven processes of passing and implementing climate policy.
10+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in strategy, programming, and other related fields within the social justice movement and/or philanthropy.
10+ years of deep supervisory and management experience in leadership of large, complex, and multidisciplinary teams.
A track record in managing complex plans, projects, budgets, and deadlines that require coordination across multiple stakeholders and with minimal support.
Experience building relationships and working in partnership with diverse audiences and stakeholders, including funders, elected officials, community leaders, grassroots organizations, and coalition partners.
Experience working within the broader climate movement and in state-level political landscape, including working with state, local, and federal decision makers, partner groups, communities, and/or with 501(c)(4) organizations.
Superb communication and external relations skills and demonstrated success in building an organization’s profile and reputation in regional, state, national, and professional communities.
Management and Team Leadership
Experience mentoring, developing, and providing leadership to high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project/program goals.
Cultivation of a relational work environment that builds trust, collaboration, communication, and seeks to foster a culture of equity, transparency, accountability, and integrity.
Commitment to creating a strong and healthy workplace that centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and reflects internally the values the Equity Fund advocates for externally.
Systems and Processes
Experience designing and building systems and processes to support multidisciplinary programs and a willingness to rethink or improve upon established systems and processes.
Ability to assess and identify pain points in a growing organization and devise strategies to ensure that processes and systems are being developed in a strategic manner to guide growth.
An inclusive, collaborative, and agile management style and the ability to bring joy, good humor, and purpose to the work environment.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & LOCATION
The Equity Fund offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary and benefits. Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 3% automatic contribution and a 3% employer match on 401(k) contributions; pre-tax transportation benefits; and paid holiday, vacation, sick, and volunteer time off. The target salary range for this role is $200,000 – $245,000.
This role is remote with a preference for Washington, DC or Los Angeles, CA.
TO APPLY
More information about The Climate + Clean Energy Equity Fund may be found at: www.theequityfund.org
This search is being conducted with assistance from Katherine Jacobs and Sharon Gerstman of NPAG . Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website .
The Climate + Clean Energy Equity Fund is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
To center the safety and well-being of its employees, New Venture Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at HR@newventurefund.org .
Full Time
The Climate + Clean Energy Equity Fund (Equity Fund) is a philanthropic fund dedicated to supporting a multi-state infrastructure of community-based organizations building power to advance an equitable clean energy future. With a proven approach to driving impact and a highly effective set of stakeholders and investors, the Equity Fund is facing a number of exciting opportunities. With the field that the Equity Fund supports growing quickly and public investments in clean energy transition accelerating, the Fund is spinning out of its fiscal sponsorship and establishing a new, independent institution that can meet the needs of the growing and dynamic ecosystem of grassroots organizations and expand their collective impact. Poised for significant growth, the Equity Fund has evolved and is growing its executive leadership structure and operating model to lead effective strategy, systems, and culture for the team. To that end, the Equity Fund invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President of Programs , who will provide important, executive leadership to both its 501(c)(3), and the Climate Equity Action Fund, 501(c)(4), and the field of climate philanthropy during this dynamic time.
The Vice President of Programs will be responsible for driving the Equity Fund/Action Fund’s grantmaking and programmatic strategies to achieve its mission of building the power of racially diverse communities to advance equitable climate policies. Immediate opportunities for impact include:
Programmatic Leadership
Lead staff on the Grants and PowerBuilding team to develop grantmaking goals and strategies to win equitable climate policies and campaigns by prioritizing grassroots organizing and building power in the Equity Fund’s 13 portfolio states.
Lead staff on the Policy Accelerator and Communications Accelerator teams to support grantee partners to build key policy and communications capacities and campaigns that leverage and maximize the power of community-led solutions.
Lead the Program team to sharpen, integrate, and refine its strategies to accelerate success across the Fund’s portfolio through continual analysis, learning, and innovation.
Field Leadership
Advance grantmaking approaches and models that prioritize organizing, equity, building power, and building deep partnerships and trust with grantee organizations.
Drive philanthropy to support and accelerate social change impact through innovation, creativity, and bold action.
Staff Leadership and Management
Inspire, mentor, and manage staff by guiding the Program Team through change and continued growth while maintaining high standards of professionalism and impact.
Foster a culture that promotes trust, respect, equity, integrity, and operates with a movement-building orientation.
The ideal candidate for VP of Programs will be a seasoned, mature manager and skilled communicator who thrives in a complex, diverse, and multi-stakeholder environment within a start-up culture; and has demonstrated success developing and deploying philanthropic resources to implement a multipronged strategy for successful outcomes in a campaign or public policy environment. They will have executive experience managing high-performing teams and driving collaborative decision-making, and will be able to shift appropriately between the roles of skilled tactician, team coach, manager, and visionary leader. They will ideally bring experience in community-driven processes of passing and implementing climate policy, organizing and power building experience, grantmaking or re-granting experience, and additional lived and professional experience relevant to the Equity Fund’s work. They will be an entrepreneurial, results-driven, relationship builder who is committed to the Equity Fund’s mission and values of power building to accelerate the transition to an equitable clean energy future.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
The Climate + Clean Energy Equity Fund (the Equity Fund) is supporting a multi-state infrastructure of community-based organizations building power needed to advance an equitable clean energy future. The Equity Fund is strategically building power by:
Investing in the leadership and organizing of diverse communities (Black, Latinx, AAPI, Indigenous people, and communities bearing the brunt of climate change);
Engaging voters in these communities through nonpartisan civic engagement campaigns; and
Winning climate and clean energy policy solutions that reflect the priorities of communities and advance racial, economic, and environmental justice.
Founded in 2016, the Equity Fund partners with organizations in 13 states (Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia), and will expand its reach to additional states in the coming years.
Grassroots groups advocating for and organizing communities of color, Indigenous, working class and rural communities – often people hardest hit by climate change – are accomplishing critical work to build the collective power of communities. These communities are often the strongest supporters of climate policy and are a key political force to advance community demands and win durable policy change. The Equity Fund serves as a conduit for foundations and donors to partner with and support these grassroots organizations across the country. Because of Equity Fund’s expertise and deep relationships with community-led groups working at the intersection of climate change and economic, racial, and environmental justice, the Equity Fund can identify and nurture local grantee partners that have large-scale bases of members and track records of winning policy victories in their cities and states. The team then works to synthesize and share lessons learned from their grantee partners so that foundations and donors can better understand how grassroots groups can more effectively build power to advance climate solutions and then develop and coordinate funding strategies that will have the greatest results.
OPPORTUNITIES & EXPECTATIONS FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS
The Vice President of Programs will serve as a critical member of the Executive Team and advance the Equity Fund’s mission by leading the Equity Fund and Action Fund’s programmatic priorities. Reporting to the President, and in collaboration with the President and program leads, the VP of Programs will drive the planning and execution of the Equity Fund’s Grants and Power Building, Communications Accelerator, and Policy Accelerator program strategies and goals.
As an experienced and decisive leader who knows how to foster relationship building and collaboration across teams to drive progress, the VP of Programs will advance a strategy for climate equity that is centered around building the power of diverse communities to advance equitable climate policies. This role is internal-strategy oriented, driving the big picture strategy and prioritization of the Funds’ programmatic work alongside external relationship building with funders, allied organizations, and grantee partners. The successful candidate will refine and clarify process for each programmatic function, ensuring that the Program Team understands the details of a sharpening theory of change, the process through which their input is received and considered, and how their work connects to the organization's mission and impact.
The VP of Programs will be responsible for providing leadership and driving success in the following key areas:
Organizational & Strategic Leadership
Work closely with the President and other Executive Team members to develop a clear, long-term vision and strategic direction for all Equity Fund and Action Fund program strategies and priorities.
Serve as an executive manager and decision-maker, providing the organizational leadership required to establish processes for team input to strategy, while driving positive change and ensuring strategic alignment, integration, and execution across programs and departments.
Support fundraising and cultivation of funder relationships to drive the organization’s theory of change, anchor the organization’s role in the climate movement, and to gain visibility and opportunities for the Equity Fund and Action Fund.
Ensure strong cross-organizational collaborative approaches and strong communication, transparency and information sharing are nurtured and deepened.
Partner with the President on the strategic direction and agendas for Board meetings, including the creation of memos, reports, and presentations.
Support a positive organizational culture of collaboration, dedication to equity, values, creativity, and respect for a wide range of voices and perspectives.
Program Management & Execution
In partnership with the directors on the program team, develop, implement, and execute cohesive program-wide and state-specific strategies across programmatic areas to support mission impact by translating strategies into actionable workplans with measurable outcomes.
Oversee grantmaking and creation of docket memos, strategy papers, and reports for the program team.
Drive Equity Fund and Action Fund organizational planning, prioritization, and budgeting processes by working collaboratively with leaders across Equity Fund and Action Fund to ensure priorities are successfully executed and objectives met on time.
Ensure cross-departmental work is cohesive and working groups hold strategic priorities at the core, ensuring program leadership is aligned around bodies of work.
Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture supported by systems and processes that help drive agile executive decision-making and reinforce accountability for those directly carrying out Equity Fund and Action Fund strategies.
Assess progress on strategic objectives and communicate that progress to the Executive Team, the Board, and staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Support, coach, supervise, and develop program leadership and team members, and maintain a trusting, inclusive, equitable, high-performing team culture.
Provide mentorship and constructive and timely feedback to foster a collaborative environment that develops strengths, improves weaknesses, and encourages continuous learning.
Directly manage 2-3 employees and indirectly oversee a program department of 13, with the potential for additional team growth.
Oversee the daily workflow of direct program leadership reports.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train staff, including managing discipline and termination of employees in accordance with organization’s policy.
Establish a regular meeting cadence for the program team to support alignment and efficiency in the work.
Shared Organization Responsibilities
Champion the Equity Fund and Action Fund’s theory of change and mission of empowering the communities most disproportionately impacted by climate change.
Develop relationships with and support colleagues across all teams, recognizing that each individual brings a unique background and perspective to the work.
Model and nurture a growth mindset and continuous learning posture when facing new situations by collaborating to find fresh solutions, taking on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks, and externalizing lessons learned from failures and mistakes.
In recognition of the fluidity of the work and ecosystem that the Equity Fund operates in, other duties may be assigned based on organizational needs.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The VP of Programs will be committed to racial, economic, and social justice. 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:
Strategic Vision and Core Knowledge
Broad knowledge of the climate philanthropy field and an understanding of the historical context, institutions, and systems that combine to compound the effects of climate change on people of color and other disenfranchised groups in the United States.
Ability to apply both a macro and state-level view on relevant trends in climate change organizing, politics, policy, and communications, with a strong curiosity and interest in tracking the needs and developing areas of the field.
A proven thought leader with an understanding of and ability to articulate the value proposition for the emergent role that intermediary funders play in supporting nonprofit infrastructure and capacity building in communities.
Demonstrated passion for and investment in advancing justice and equity. Highly developed critical consciousness and a combination of professional and lived experience aligned with the Equity Fund’s mission and values.
Program Leadership
A background in organizing, power building, and/or community-driven processes of passing and implementing climate policy.
10+ years of demonstrated leadership experience in strategy, programming, and other related fields within the social justice movement and/or philanthropy.
10+ years of deep supervisory and management experience in leadership of large, complex, and multidisciplinary teams.
A track record in managing complex plans, projects, budgets, and deadlines that require coordination across multiple stakeholders and with minimal support.
Experience building relationships and working in partnership with diverse audiences and stakeholders, including funders, elected officials, community leaders, grassroots organizations, and coalition partners.
Experience working within the broader climate movement and in state-level political landscape, including working with state, local, and federal decision makers, partner groups, communities, and/or with 501(c)(4) organizations.
Superb communication and external relations skills and demonstrated success in building an organization’s profile and reputation in regional, state, national, and professional communities.
Management and Team Leadership
Experience mentoring, developing, and providing leadership to high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve project/program goals.
Cultivation of a relational work environment that builds trust, collaboration, communication, and seeks to foster a culture of equity, transparency, accountability, and integrity.
Commitment to creating a strong and healthy workplace that centers diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and reflects internally the values the Equity Fund advocates for externally.
Systems and Processes
Experience designing and building systems and processes to support multidisciplinary programs and a willingness to rethink or improve upon established systems and processes.
Ability to assess and identify pain points in a growing organization and devise strategies to ensure that processes and systems are being developed in a strategic manner to guide growth.
An inclusive, collaborative, and agile management style and the ability to bring joy, good humor, and purpose to the work environment.
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & LOCATION
The Equity Fund offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package that includes salary and benefits. Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance; 3% automatic contribution and a 3% employer match on 401(k) contributions; pre-tax transportation benefits; and paid holiday, vacation, sick, and volunteer time off. The target salary range for this role is $200,000 – $245,000.
This role is remote with a preference for Washington, DC or Los Angeles, CA.
TO APPLY
More information about The Climate + Clean Energy Equity Fund may be found at: www.theequityfund.org
This search is being conducted with assistance from Katherine Jacobs and Sharon Gerstman of NPAG . Due to the pace of this search, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume via NPAG’s website .
The Climate + Clean Energy Equity Fund is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding, and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.
To center the safety and well-being of its employees, New Venture Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at HR@newventurefund.org .
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Assistant Director of Leadership Giving Position Category: Staff (Exempt) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Reporting to the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Leadership Giving will be responsible for revenue generation from a robust portfolio of mid-level donors who have aligned philanthropic interests and the capacity to make outright gifts of $1,000 and more, with an emphasis on donors giving between $1,000 and $25,000. Representative Duties: dentify, qualify, manage and solicit a portfolio of approximately 150 – 200 donors annually. Donors will have the capacity and inclination to make mid-level leadership gifts ranging from $1,000 – $25,000, with an emphasis on upgrading gifts at the high four and low five-figure levels. E Develop, plan and implement comprehensive outreach and engagement strategies in pursuit of developing a fundraising pipeline for securing financial contributions from donors and prospects, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and value-added donor engagement events, in support of the university’s strategic priorities. Effectively move leadership annual donors through the pipeline in collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, members of the Development Team, as well as our annual giving campus partners, as appropriate. E Build relationships with identified prospects with the goal of qualifying additions into the portfolio. E Partner and collaborate with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, members of the Development Team, and our annual giving campus partners to develop and implement strategies for the cultivation and stewardship of donors that will increase their connection, involvement and giving. E Manage stewardship plans for new and renewing donors at the $1,000 – $10,000 levels. E Arrange and complete 120 virtual and in-person donor meetings per year to build and deepen relationships, with the ultimate goal of soliciting and closing annual gifts of up to $25,000. E Conduct regular portfolio review and partner with members of the Development Team, and/or Vice President of University Advancement on transition of donors to the major and planned gift program when there is an indication of greater giving capacity and inclination. E In collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, coordinate and implement an ongoing stewardship program for donors giving at the Fellows level. E Solicit gifts both independently and collaboratively with other staff members. Craft written proposals when appropriate. E Exemplary writing skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail working in a fast-paced environment are essential requirements for this position Use Raiser’s Edge database to document moves management process, ensuring key donor information is recorded and pertinent research is captured. E Optimize, develop and implement systems, process, and best practices, that support effective cultivation and stewardship as a strategy for advancing relationships and giving, and strengthens a culture of philanthropy. E Meet agreed upon fundraising metrics as defined by supervisor, including donor meetings and proposals, and prepare quantitative and anecdotal reports on leadership gift program accomplishments. E Collaborate with Senior Director of Annual Giving, Development staff members, and Vice President of University Advancement to coordinate and share/exchange pertinent information about donors, strategies and activities. E Ensure compliance with all University fundraising policies, goals and procedures, including responsibility for following all protocols for prospect and donor management established and implemented by University Advancement, and the Donor Bill of Rights. E Support the Office of Annual Giving and annual giving campus partners in the planning, strategy, and implementation of Cal Lutheran’s Cares Day. E Regularly attend donor events. E Perform other duties as assigned. E *E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: Exceptional communication skills and advanced interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively build mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse group of people. Strong writing skills and excellent editing skills. Working with a diverse student body, faculty, staff and constituents. Planning, prioritizing and managing a diversified workload with independent judgment and resourcefulness to planning implementing events. IRS regulations for making a charitable gift. Knowledge of gift acceptance and agreement procedures including planned giving programs and gift vehicles. Proficient in database usage, strong word processing skills and knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Financial reports and data. Ability To: Work collaboratively with a team. Support and advance a Culture of Philanthropy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Reach ambitious goals. Thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment. Embrace manage through change. Model ethical behavior under all circumstances. Engage in positive employee relations on and off campus. Manage confidential data and information with the ability to discern internal and external audiences. Articulate a strong commitment to diversity and be able to work inclusively with individuals from different backgrounds. Drive a car to carry out work tasks as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree required and 3 years of direct or related fundraising experience leveraging high-volume phone outreach. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Raiser’s Edge/NXT database.Budget monitoring and reconciling experience.Academic or non-profit industry experience. Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license.Reliable transportation.Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed.Flexibility to travel. Physical Abilities: Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files. Working Environment: Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; evening or variable hours. Hiring Range $65,000 - $78,000 Posting Number: Staff002522022 Open Date: 05/31/2023 Close Date: 6/21/2023 To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10895 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-463aed21cfcdb94d970d0c3544844137
Full Time
Assistant Director of Leadership Giving Position Category: Staff (Exempt) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Reporting to the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Leadership Giving will be responsible for revenue generation from a robust portfolio of mid-level donors who have aligned philanthropic interests and the capacity to make outright gifts of $1,000 and more, with an emphasis on donors giving between $1,000 and $25,000. Representative Duties: dentify, qualify, manage and solicit a portfolio of approximately 150 – 200 donors annually. Donors will have the capacity and inclination to make mid-level leadership gifts ranging from $1,000 – $25,000, with an emphasis on upgrading gifts at the high four and low five-figure levels. E Develop, plan and implement comprehensive outreach and engagement strategies in pursuit of developing a fundraising pipeline for securing financial contributions from donors and prospects, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and value-added donor engagement events, in support of the university’s strategic priorities. Effectively move leadership annual donors through the pipeline in collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, members of the Development Team, as well as our annual giving campus partners, as appropriate. E Build relationships with identified prospects with the goal of qualifying additions into the portfolio. E Partner and collaborate with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, members of the Development Team, and our annual giving campus partners to develop and implement strategies for the cultivation and stewardship of donors that will increase their connection, involvement and giving. E Manage stewardship plans for new and renewing donors at the $1,000 – $10,000 levels. E Arrange and complete 120 virtual and in-person donor meetings per year to build and deepen relationships, with the ultimate goal of soliciting and closing annual gifts of up to $25,000. E Conduct regular portfolio review and partner with members of the Development Team, and/or Vice President of University Advancement on transition of donors to the major and planned gift program when there is an indication of greater giving capacity and inclination. E In collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, coordinate and implement an ongoing stewardship program for donors giving at the Fellows level. E Solicit gifts both independently and collaboratively with other staff members. Craft written proposals when appropriate. E Exemplary writing skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail working in a fast-paced environment are essential requirements for this position Use Raiser’s Edge database to document moves management process, ensuring key donor information is recorded and pertinent research is captured. E Optimize, develop and implement systems, process, and best practices, that support effective cultivation and stewardship as a strategy for advancing relationships and giving, and strengthens a culture of philanthropy. E Meet agreed upon fundraising metrics as defined by supervisor, including donor meetings and proposals, and prepare quantitative and anecdotal reports on leadership gift program accomplishments. E Collaborate with Senior Director of Annual Giving, Development staff members, and Vice President of University Advancement to coordinate and share/exchange pertinent information about donors, strategies and activities. E Ensure compliance with all University fundraising policies, goals and procedures, including responsibility for following all protocols for prospect and donor management established and implemented by University Advancement, and the Donor Bill of Rights. E Support the Office of Annual Giving and annual giving campus partners in the planning, strategy, and implementation of Cal Lutheran’s Cares Day. E Regularly attend donor events. E Perform other duties as assigned. E *E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: Exceptional communication skills and advanced interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively build mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse group of people. Strong writing skills and excellent editing skills. Working with a diverse student body, faculty, staff and constituents. Planning, prioritizing and managing a diversified workload with independent judgment and resourcefulness to planning implementing events. IRS regulations for making a charitable gift. Knowledge of gift acceptance and agreement procedures including planned giving programs and gift vehicles. Proficient in database usage, strong word processing skills and knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Financial reports and data. Ability To: Work collaboratively with a team. Support and advance a Culture of Philanthropy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Reach ambitious goals. Thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment. Embrace manage through change. Model ethical behavior under all circumstances. Engage in positive employee relations on and off campus. Manage confidential data and information with the ability to discern internal and external audiences. Articulate a strong commitment to diversity and be able to work inclusively with individuals from different backgrounds. Drive a car to carry out work tasks as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree required and 3 years of direct or related fundraising experience leveraging high-volume phone outreach. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Raiser’s Edge/NXT database.Budget monitoring and reconciling experience.Academic or non-profit industry experience. Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license.Reliable transportation.Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed.Flexibility to travel. Physical Abilities: Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve files. Working Environment: Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; evening or variable hours. Hiring Range $65,000 - $78,000 Posting Number: Staff002522022 Open Date: 05/31/2023 Close Date: 6/21/2023 To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10895 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-463aed21cfcdb94d970d0c3544844137
ABOUT THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP NETWORK
Housing Partnership Network (HPN) is an award-winning membership network of 100 of the nation’s leading affordable housing and community development nonprofits. Together, our mission is to help millions of people gain access to affordable homes and thriving communities that offer economic opportunity and an enhanced quality of life. We firmly believe everyone deserves to live in a vibrant community where housing fosters dignity, opportunity, and well-being.
Since our founding in 1992, HPN has collectively served over 11 million people; developed, rehabilitated, or preserved about 400,000 affordable homes; and launched 14 successful social enterprises. Our work has been recognized with honors including the MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions and Wells Fargo NEXT Award for Opportunity Finance. Learn more at www.housingpartnership.net .
Through practitioner-driven peer exchange, policy and innovation, the Housing Partnership Network’s mission is to leverage the individual strengths and mobilize the collective power of our member organizations.
Our vision is that all people live in vibrant and inclusive communities where access to affordable homes creates opportunity and economic mobility.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUITY
HPN is committed to creating a diverse and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. HPN recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We aspire to build a diverse team, one that better reflects the people and communities we serve. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
WE VALUE
Racial Equity - We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion at HPN, and helping members advance initiatives that dismantle long-standing systemic racial biases and discrimination to achieve economic and social justice.
Collaboration - We are a true network. We believe in the power and benefits of broad engagement, empowerment and collaboration.
Connection - We actively build relationships that connect people, ideas, and organizations to forge new paths for improving communities.
Inclusion - We recognize our power comes from the collective and cooperative nature of our work, based on an environment that is inclusive of diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
Respect - We are open, honest, and respectful in all of our interactions which strengthens our relationships, our mission, our work with colleagues and members, and ultimately the lives of the people we all serve.
Transformation - We work with our members to transform our industry by creating systemic solutions to help people who live in our communities to thrive.
VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION OVERVIEW
The Housing Partnership Network is a national membership organization with a deep commitment to new business development and innovation. With over 30 years of developing new social enterprises that help address gaps in the affordable housing sector for scaled impact, our innovation work is central to who we are. This work primarily grows out of peer exchange, which distinguishes HPN and is how we explore, create, and manage social enterprises.
The VP, Business Development & Innovation is responsible for spearheading this work with HPN staff and members to advance new businesses, and some program concepts, that fulfill a collective HPN member need, strategically address needs in the affordable housing and community development marketplace, and support HPN and member sustainability. This role has a particular focus on creating businesses that generate recurring revenue for HPN, in addition to the primary objective of creating member value. With a number of HPN businesses recently spinning off our platform, the person in this position will have primary responsibility for establishing the next generation of new HPN social enterprises.
The Housing Partnership Network has launched fourteen business enterprises to date, demonstrating a long and successful track record of creating social enterprises that stem from and benefit its members and the sector. The VP Business Development & Innovation will continue this legacy by working closely with HPN members and staff to identify, shape and evolve enterprise opportunities that will cover a broad range of areas, with many focusing on advancing initiatives that further HPN’s commitment to social justice and racial equity. The VP Business Development & Innovation is a member of the Peer Exchange Team and will oversee Associate, Senior Associate and/or Director level staff on the Team who are charged with assisting in this work. Additionally, the VP is a valued member of HPN’s Senior Leadership Team that helps strategize around essential business operations, guide core initiatives, and establish organization-wide policies and procedures.
The VP will work with internal HPN business line and program leads, industry partners, and member organizations from across the country to explore, research, design, pilot, incubate and launch new business ventures. Elements that are critical to success in this role include, among others, strong business development skills; business acquisition and valuations, significant experience with business and program innovation; connecting with HPN members through peer exchange and direct engagement; mining and tracking innovation ideas; working with multi-disciplinary groups through a collaborative process to address and reconcile the wide range of stakeholder needs for a new business to succeed; and working across HPN and its membership to ensure that staff and members can easily connect and collaborate around innovative ideas.
The VP will be a mission-driven leader who will utilize their expertise across housing, innovation, public policy, and racial and economic equity to scale the impact of HPN and its members through collective social enterprise. The VP will be nimble, flexible, and adaptable, be a creative non-linear thinker who is comfortable with ambiguity and pursuing multiple paths and be able to quickly figure out new and complicated business areas. Additional qualities and skills include:
Demonstrated ability to create sustainable business solutions that address pressing issues and challenges;
Ability to scan the market for opportunities to purchase businesses that would complement HPN/Member efforts, needs, or opportunities, and provide near term profitability to HPN;
Aptitude for facilitating and managing groups, and commitment to collaborate with peers and existing business partners;
Considerable ingenuity and an ability to understand systems, detect patterns and create effective approaches to new initiatives and businesses;
Experience in and energized by group problem solving, leveraging expertise in a group rather than being the “expert”;
Strong motivational and organizational skills; equally comfortable leading business explorations and coaching other staff to do so;
Empathetic leader and change agent, oriented toward a human centered perspective on effective business and program design and development; and
Committed to building HPN’s knowledge base, innovation and social enterprise.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Building off HPN’s distinguished peer learning and social entrepreneurship models, the VP, Business Development & Innovation will be responsible for the development of future businesses and innovations that emerge from member peer exchange and common interests. Working closely with the Peer Exchange Team, business line and program leads, and other HPN staff the VP will:
Develop and coordinate an efficient and effective process for discovering and evaluating new business and program concepts emerging from members, partners, and existing business lines, as well as maintaining awareness for possible business acquisitions and mergers that would accelerate a response to an innovation, need, or opportunity.
Work collaboratively with the VP, Membership & Peer Exchange to devise and implement forums and opportunities to learn of innovation interests from HPN’s members.
Leverage technology to catalogue new ideas and manage innovation pipeline; gather materials and data from members to inform new business ideas; evaluate progress on explorations; identify support and resources needed to advance business concepts; and determine midcourse corrections in explorations, including when a business concept should be discontinued.
Analyze market needs and opportunities by conducting and/or overseeing qualitative and quantitative market research and data collection from several sources to determine market size, growth potential, financial viability and profitability, and competition.
Solicit ongoing member input regarding explorations by overseeing the formation and facilitation of member design groups, vetting concepts with members through individual and small group conversations, and meeting with HPN and external content experts. Work continually with member design groups from concept to launch.
Produce (or support the production of) business plans, with assistance from HPN’s Finance staff and in conjunction with business line leads (as appropriate), to develop preliminary budgets, financial statements and business models; conduct stress testing; undertake market, relationship and reputational risk assessment; identify key resources required including internal capacity, HPN investment, other capital/funding needs, and operating/investment partners; define member and HPN roles, responsibilities and retained rights; and complete all other elements of a standard business plan to determine feasibility and contribution to HPN sustainability.
Work with members and partners to identify business opportunities that advance HPN’s commitment to racial and economic equity.
Update HPN’s Executive Team to advance and make decisions about business opportunities.
Monitor financial expenditures and schedules to ensure that explorations advance in a timely and sustainable manner.
Work with HPN’s fundraising team to match potential funding opportunities with emerging business concepts and encourage philanthropic support that advances HPN’s innovation work by participating in funder meetings and providing supporting materials regarding solicitation of funding and impact of grant awards.
Prepare and track the Innovations annual budget and participate in regular Finance meetings to review revenue and expenses, including stewardship of philanthropic funding sources.
Prepare investment proposals for review and decisions by the HPN Board Investment and Asset Management (IAM) Committee. Produce quarterly and other ad-hoc reports as needed for the IAM Committee. Assist with collecting data that help HPN leadership, funders, and partners quickly view progress, challenges, and trends.
Develop feedback loops to learn from and integrate current and past HPN business successes and setbacks into HPN’s innovation process.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA with advanced degree/MBA preferred, and minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
Strong analytical skills with an ability to thoroughly assess market opportunities and business viability using both quantitative and qualitative data and inputs.
Business development and/or business acquisition experience, including preparation of business plans, creation of business models, and launching new enterprises.
Ability and interest in relating to and empathizing with populations from different cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences, and in approaching the work through a racial equity lens.
Interest and experience in cultivating collaborative processes, with emphasis on engagement to inform and accelerate innovation and drive positive change.
Strong facilitation and listening skills, and the ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders to extract, synthesize, and communicate key insights.
Excellent project management skills and ability to work under multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
Creativity, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to be flexible and adapt effectively to change.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills to interact with HPN members, staff, and partners to inspire thoughtful communication and engender trust and collaboration.
Comfort with the use of technology tools, and the ability to quickly learn new tools and systems.
Knowledge of a wide range of housing and community development concepts and related opportunities for innovation, such as finance, real estate acquisition and development, property operations, technology products and familiarity working with low-income populations and understanding common challenges and needs.
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This position reports to the Executive Vice President of Peer Exchange, Policy & Innovation.
Preference for this position to be based in Boston, Massachusetts, but location may be flexible.
A moderate amount of travel is required to attend biannual member meetings, and other meetings as needed.
HPN is a remote-first company. “Remote-first” is an organizational strategy that makes working remotely the primary option for most employees. All new employees will be required to be onsite at HPN headquarters or in the Boston area multiple days during weeks designated as All-Staff weeks. There may be additional times when teams are required to travel by their leadership based on scheduled events, team meetings, and business needs.
New employees need to either (1) provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or (2) granted an exemption prior to beginning work at HPN. At this time, HPN considers an employee “fully vaccinated” when they have completed their primary COVID-19 vaccination series and received a COVID-19 booster. Employees will have four weeks from their “due date” (five or six months, depending on vaccine type, from completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series) to get the COVID-19 booster.
COMPENSATION
Starting Salary: $153,600 to $192,000 commensurate with education and experience with a bonus potential.
BENEFITS:
20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid personal day, medical, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, retirement and savings plan/401(k) match, group life insurance, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, sabbatical leave, professional development and much more!
TO APPLY
Please submit required documents; cover letter and resume
Full Time
ABOUT THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP NETWORK
Housing Partnership Network (HPN) is an award-winning membership network of 100 of the nation’s leading affordable housing and community development nonprofits. Together, our mission is to help millions of people gain access to affordable homes and thriving communities that offer economic opportunity and an enhanced quality of life. We firmly believe everyone deserves to live in a vibrant community where housing fosters dignity, opportunity, and well-being.
Since our founding in 1992, HPN has collectively served over 11 million people; developed, rehabilitated, or preserved about 400,000 affordable homes; and launched 14 successful social enterprises. Our work has been recognized with honors including the MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions and Wells Fargo NEXT Award for Opportunity Finance. Learn more at www.housingpartnership.net .
Through practitioner-driven peer exchange, policy and innovation, the Housing Partnership Network’s mission is to leverage the individual strengths and mobilize the collective power of our member organizations.
Our vision is that all people live in vibrant and inclusive communities where access to affordable homes creates opportunity and economic mobility.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUITY
HPN is committed to creating a diverse and equitable environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. HPN recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other protected status. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We aspire to build a diverse team, one that better reflects the people and communities we serve. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
WE VALUE
Racial Equity - We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion at HPN, and helping members advance initiatives that dismantle long-standing systemic racial biases and discrimination to achieve economic and social justice.
Collaboration - We are a true network. We believe in the power and benefits of broad engagement, empowerment and collaboration.
Connection - We actively build relationships that connect people, ideas, and organizations to forge new paths for improving communities.
Inclusion - We recognize our power comes from the collective and cooperative nature of our work, based on an environment that is inclusive of diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.
Respect - We are open, honest, and respectful in all of our interactions which strengthens our relationships, our mission, our work with colleagues and members, and ultimately the lives of the people we all serve.
Transformation - We work with our members to transform our industry by creating systemic solutions to help people who live in our communities to thrive.
VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INNOVATION OVERVIEW
The Housing Partnership Network is a national membership organization with a deep commitment to new business development and innovation. With over 30 years of developing new social enterprises that help address gaps in the affordable housing sector for scaled impact, our innovation work is central to who we are. This work primarily grows out of peer exchange, which distinguishes HPN and is how we explore, create, and manage social enterprises.
The VP, Business Development & Innovation is responsible for spearheading this work with HPN staff and members to advance new businesses, and some program concepts, that fulfill a collective HPN member need, strategically address needs in the affordable housing and community development marketplace, and support HPN and member sustainability. This role has a particular focus on creating businesses that generate recurring revenue for HPN, in addition to the primary objective of creating member value. With a number of HPN businesses recently spinning off our platform, the person in this position will have primary responsibility for establishing the next generation of new HPN social enterprises.
The Housing Partnership Network has launched fourteen business enterprises to date, demonstrating a long and successful track record of creating social enterprises that stem from and benefit its members and the sector. The VP Business Development & Innovation will continue this legacy by working closely with HPN members and staff to identify, shape and evolve enterprise opportunities that will cover a broad range of areas, with many focusing on advancing initiatives that further HPN’s commitment to social justice and racial equity. The VP Business Development & Innovation is a member of the Peer Exchange Team and will oversee Associate, Senior Associate and/or Director level staff on the Team who are charged with assisting in this work. Additionally, the VP is a valued member of HPN’s Senior Leadership Team that helps strategize around essential business operations, guide core initiatives, and establish organization-wide policies and procedures.
The VP will work with internal HPN business line and program leads, industry partners, and member organizations from across the country to explore, research, design, pilot, incubate and launch new business ventures. Elements that are critical to success in this role include, among others, strong business development skills; business acquisition and valuations, significant experience with business and program innovation; connecting with HPN members through peer exchange and direct engagement; mining and tracking innovation ideas; working with multi-disciplinary groups through a collaborative process to address and reconcile the wide range of stakeholder needs for a new business to succeed; and working across HPN and its membership to ensure that staff and members can easily connect and collaborate around innovative ideas.
The VP will be a mission-driven leader who will utilize their expertise across housing, innovation, public policy, and racial and economic equity to scale the impact of HPN and its members through collective social enterprise. The VP will be nimble, flexible, and adaptable, be a creative non-linear thinker who is comfortable with ambiguity and pursuing multiple paths and be able to quickly figure out new and complicated business areas. Additional qualities and skills include:
Demonstrated ability to create sustainable business solutions that address pressing issues and challenges;
Ability to scan the market for opportunities to purchase businesses that would complement HPN/Member efforts, needs, or opportunities, and provide near term profitability to HPN;
Aptitude for facilitating and managing groups, and commitment to collaborate with peers and existing business partners;
Considerable ingenuity and an ability to understand systems, detect patterns and create effective approaches to new initiatives and businesses;
Experience in and energized by group problem solving, leveraging expertise in a group rather than being the “expert”;
Strong motivational and organizational skills; equally comfortable leading business explorations and coaching other staff to do so;
Empathetic leader and change agent, oriented toward a human centered perspective on effective business and program design and development; and
Committed to building HPN’s knowledge base, innovation and social enterprise.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Building off HPN’s distinguished peer learning and social entrepreneurship models, the VP, Business Development & Innovation will be responsible for the development of future businesses and innovations that emerge from member peer exchange and common interests. Working closely with the Peer Exchange Team, business line and program leads, and other HPN staff the VP will:
Develop and coordinate an efficient and effective process for discovering and evaluating new business and program concepts emerging from members, partners, and existing business lines, as well as maintaining awareness for possible business acquisitions and mergers that would accelerate a response to an innovation, need, or opportunity.
Work collaboratively with the VP, Membership & Peer Exchange to devise and implement forums and opportunities to learn of innovation interests from HPN’s members.
Leverage technology to catalogue new ideas and manage innovation pipeline; gather materials and data from members to inform new business ideas; evaluate progress on explorations; identify support and resources needed to advance business concepts; and determine midcourse corrections in explorations, including when a business concept should be discontinued.
Analyze market needs and opportunities by conducting and/or overseeing qualitative and quantitative market research and data collection from several sources to determine market size, growth potential, financial viability and profitability, and competition.
Solicit ongoing member input regarding explorations by overseeing the formation and facilitation of member design groups, vetting concepts with members through individual and small group conversations, and meeting with HPN and external content experts. Work continually with member design groups from concept to launch.
Produce (or support the production of) business plans, with assistance from HPN’s Finance staff and in conjunction with business line leads (as appropriate), to develop preliminary budgets, financial statements and business models; conduct stress testing; undertake market, relationship and reputational risk assessment; identify key resources required including internal capacity, HPN investment, other capital/funding needs, and operating/investment partners; define member and HPN roles, responsibilities and retained rights; and complete all other elements of a standard business plan to determine feasibility and contribution to HPN sustainability.
Work with members and partners to identify business opportunities that advance HPN’s commitment to racial and economic equity.
Update HPN’s Executive Team to advance and make decisions about business opportunities.
Monitor financial expenditures and schedules to ensure that explorations advance in a timely and sustainable manner.
Work with HPN’s fundraising team to match potential funding opportunities with emerging business concepts and encourage philanthropic support that advances HPN’s innovation work by participating in funder meetings and providing supporting materials regarding solicitation of funding and impact of grant awards.
Prepare and track the Innovations annual budget and participate in regular Finance meetings to review revenue and expenses, including stewardship of philanthropic funding sources.
Prepare investment proposals for review and decisions by the HPN Board Investment and Asset Management (IAM) Committee. Produce quarterly and other ad-hoc reports as needed for the IAM Committee. Assist with collecting data that help HPN leadership, funders, and partners quickly view progress, challenges, and trends.
Develop feedback loops to learn from and integrate current and past HPN business successes and setbacks into HPN’s innovation process.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA with advanced degree/MBA preferred, and minimum of 8-10 years of relevant work experience.
Strong analytical skills with an ability to thoroughly assess market opportunities and business viability using both quantitative and qualitative data and inputs.
Business development and/or business acquisition experience, including preparation of business plans, creation of business models, and launching new enterprises.
Ability and interest in relating to and empathizing with populations from different cultures, backgrounds, and lived experiences, and in approaching the work through a racial equity lens.
Interest and experience in cultivating collaborative processes, with emphasis on engagement to inform and accelerate innovation and drive positive change.
Strong facilitation and listening skills, and the ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders to extract, synthesize, and communicate key insights.
Excellent project management skills and ability to work under multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
Creativity, curiosity, and an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to be flexible and adapt effectively to change.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills to interact with HPN members, staff, and partners to inspire thoughtful communication and engender trust and collaboration.
Comfort with the use of technology tools, and the ability to quickly learn new tools and systems.
Knowledge of a wide range of housing and community development concepts and related opportunities for innovation, such as finance, real estate acquisition and development, property operations, technology products and familiarity working with low-income populations and understanding common challenges and needs.
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This position reports to the Executive Vice President of Peer Exchange, Policy & Innovation.
Preference for this position to be based in Boston, Massachusetts, but location may be flexible.
A moderate amount of travel is required to attend biannual member meetings, and other meetings as needed.
HPN is a remote-first company. “Remote-first” is an organizational strategy that makes working remotely the primary option for most employees. All new employees will be required to be onsite at HPN headquarters or in the Boston area multiple days during weeks designated as All-Staff weeks. There may be additional times when teams are required to travel by their leadership based on scheduled events, team meetings, and business needs.
New employees need to either (1) provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or (2) granted an exemption prior to beginning work at HPN. At this time, HPN considers an employee “fully vaccinated” when they have completed their primary COVID-19 vaccination series and received a COVID-19 booster. Employees will have four weeks from their “due date” (five or six months, depending on vaccine type, from completing their primary COVID-19 vaccination series) to get the COVID-19 booster.
COMPENSATION
Starting Salary: $153,600 to $192,000 commensurate with education and experience with a bonus potential.
BENEFITS:
20 vacation days, 12 sick days, 12 paid holidays, paid personal day, medical, dental and vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account, retirement and savings plan/401(k) match, group life insurance, short- and long-term disability, parental leave, sabbatical leave, professional development and much more!
TO APPLY
Please submit required documents; cover letter and resume
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Assistant Director of Leadership Giving Position Category: Staff (Exempt) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Reporting to the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Leadership Giving will be responsible for revenue generation from a robust portfolio of mid-level donors who have aligned philanthropic interests and the capacity to make outright gifts of $1,000 and more, with an emphasis on donors giving between $1,000 and $25,000. Representative Duties: dentify, qualify, manage and solicit a portfolio of approximately 150 – 200 donors annually. Donors will have the capacity and inclination to make mid-level leadership gifts ranging from $1,000 – $25,000, with an emphasis on upgrading gifts at the high four and low five-figure levels. E Develop, plan and implement comprehensive outreach and engagement strategies in pursuit of developing a fundraising pipeline for securing financial contributions from donors and prospects, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and value-added donor engagement events, in support of the university’s strategic priorities. Effectively move leadership annual donors through the pipeline in collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, members of the Development Team, as well as our annual giving campus partners, as appropriate. E Build relationships with identified prospects with the goal of qualifying additions into the portfolio. E Partner and collaborate with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, members of the Development Team, and our annual giving campus partners to develop and implement strategies for the cultivation and stewardship of donors that will increase their connection, involvement and giving. E Manage stewardship plans for new and renewing donors at the $1,000 – $10,000 levels. E Arrange and complete 120 virtual and in-person donor meetings per year to build and deepen relationships, with the ultimate goal of soliciting and closing annual gifts of up to $25,000. E Conduct regular portfolio review and partner with members of the Development Team, and/or Vice President of University Advancement on transition of donors to the major and planned gift program when there is an indication of greater giving capacity and inclination. E In collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, coordinate and implement an ongoing stewardship program for donors giving at the Fellows level. E Solicit gifts both independently and collaboratively with other staff members. Craft written proposals when appropriate. E Exemplary writing skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail working in a fast-paced environment are essential requirements for this position Use Raiser’s Edge database to document moves management process, ensuring key donor information is recorded and pertinent research is captured. E Optimize, develop and implement systems, process, and best practices, that support effective cultivation and stewardship as a strategy for advancing relationships and giving, and strengthens a culture of philanthropy. E Meet agreed upon fundraising metrics as defined by supervisor, including donor meetings and proposals, and prepare quantitative and anecdotal reports on leadership gift program accomplishments. E Collaborate with Senior Director of Annual Giving, Development staff members, and Vice President of University Advancement to coordinate and share/exchange pertinent information about donors, strategies and activities. E Ensure compliance with all University fundraising policies, goals and procedures, including responsibility for following all protocols for prospect and donor management established and implemented by University Advancement, and the Donor Bill of Rights. E Support the Office of Annual Giving and annual giving campus partners in the planning, strategy, and implementation of Cal Lutheran’s Cares Day. E Regularly attend donor events. E Perform other duties as assigned. E *E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: Exceptional communication skills and advanced interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively build mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse group of people. Strong writing skills and excellent editing skills. Working with a diverse student body, faculty, staff and constituents. Planning, prioritizing and managing a diversified workload with independent judgment and resourcefulness to planning implementing events. IRS regulations for making a charitable gift. Knowledge of gift acceptance and agreement procedures including planned giving programs and gift vehicles. Proficient in database usage, strong word processing skills and knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Financial reports and data. Ability To: Work collaboratively with a team. Support and advance a Culture of Philanthropy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Reach ambitious goals. Thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment. Embrace manage through change. Model ethical behavior under all circumstances. Engage in positive employee relations on and off campus. Manage confidential data and information with the ability to discern internal and external audiences. Articulate a strong commitment to diversity and be able to work inclusively with individuals from different backgrounds. Drive a car to carry out work tasks as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree required and 3 years of direct or related fundraising experience leveraging high-volume phone outreach. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Raiser’s Edge/NXT database.Budget monitoring and reconciling experience.Academic or non-profit industry experience. Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license.Reliable transportation.Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed.Flexibility to travel. Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; evening or variable hours. Posting Number: Staff002522022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/26/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/31/2023 Close Date: 6/14/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10785 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-8c5e50b43eb9dc4aa3e9eb61b80ff9ce
Full Time
Assistant Director of Leadership Giving Position Category: Staff (Exempt) FLSA: Exempt FTE: 1 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Reporting to the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Assistant Director of Leadership Giving will be responsible for revenue generation from a robust portfolio of mid-level donors who have aligned philanthropic interests and the capacity to make outright gifts of $1,000 and more, with an emphasis on donors giving between $1,000 and $25,000. Representative Duties: dentify, qualify, manage and solicit a portfolio of approximately 150 – 200 donors annually. Donors will have the capacity and inclination to make mid-level leadership gifts ranging from $1,000 – $25,000, with an emphasis on upgrading gifts at the high four and low five-figure levels. E Develop, plan and implement comprehensive outreach and engagement strategies in pursuit of developing a fundraising pipeline for securing financial contributions from donors and prospects, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and value-added donor engagement events, in support of the university’s strategic priorities. Effectively move leadership annual donors through the pipeline in collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, members of the Development Team, as well as our annual giving campus partners, as appropriate. E Build relationships with identified prospects with the goal of qualifying additions into the portfolio. E Partner and collaborate with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, members of the Development Team, and our annual giving campus partners to develop and implement strategies for the cultivation and stewardship of donors that will increase their connection, involvement and giving. E Manage stewardship plans for new and renewing donors at the $1,000 – $10,000 levels. E Arrange and complete 120 virtual and in-person donor meetings per year to build and deepen relationships, with the ultimate goal of soliciting and closing annual gifts of up to $25,000. E Conduct regular portfolio review and partner with members of the Development Team, and/or Vice President of University Advancement on transition of donors to the major and planned gift program when there is an indication of greater giving capacity and inclination. E In collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, coordinate and implement an ongoing stewardship program for donors giving at the Fellows level. E Solicit gifts both independently and collaboratively with other staff members. Craft written proposals when appropriate. E Exemplary writing skills, exceptional interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail working in a fast-paced environment are essential requirements for this position Use Raiser’s Edge database to document moves management process, ensuring key donor information is recorded and pertinent research is captured. E Optimize, develop and implement systems, process, and best practices, that support effective cultivation and stewardship as a strategy for advancing relationships and giving, and strengthens a culture of philanthropy. E Meet agreed upon fundraising metrics as defined by supervisor, including donor meetings and proposals, and prepare quantitative and anecdotal reports on leadership gift program accomplishments. E Collaborate with Senior Director of Annual Giving, Development staff members, and Vice President of University Advancement to coordinate and share/exchange pertinent information about donors, strategies and activities. E Ensure compliance with all University fundraising policies, goals and procedures, including responsibility for following all protocols for prospect and donor management established and implemented by University Advancement, and the Donor Bill of Rights. E Support the Office of Annual Giving and annual giving campus partners in the planning, strategy, and implementation of Cal Lutheran’s Cares Day. E Regularly attend donor events. E Perform other duties as assigned. E *E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: Exceptional communication skills and advanced interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively build mutually beneficial relationships with a diverse group of people. Strong writing skills and excellent editing skills. Working with a diverse student body, faculty, staff and constituents. Planning, prioritizing and managing a diversified workload with independent judgment and resourcefulness to planning implementing events. IRS regulations for making a charitable gift. Knowledge of gift acceptance and agreement procedures including planned giving programs and gift vehicles. Proficient in database usage, strong word processing skills and knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Financial reports and data. Ability To: Work collaboratively with a team. Support and advance a Culture of Philanthropy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Reach ambitious goals. Thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment. Embrace manage through change. Model ethical behavior under all circumstances. Engage in positive employee relations on and off campus. Manage confidential data and information with the ability to discern internal and external audiences. Articulate a strong commitment to diversity and be able to work inclusively with individuals from different backgrounds. Drive a car to carry out work tasks as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree required and 3 years of direct or related fundraising experience leveraging high-volume phone outreach. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Raiser’s Edge/NXT database.Budget monitoring and reconciling experience.Academic or non-profit industry experience. Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license.Reliable transportation.Availability to work weekends and evenings as needed.Flexibility to travel. Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Office environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; evening or variable hours. Posting Number: Staff002522022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/26/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/31/2023 Close Date: 6/14/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10785 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-8c5e50b43eb9dc4aa3e9eb61b80ff9ce
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 2022 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of over 50 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $70M annual contributed income goal. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Capital Campaign and Strategic Planning team is a shared services division in the Development Office, using data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, revenue forecasting, pipeline analytics, and prospect research to inform, support, bolster, and evaluate departmental fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Manager of Prospect Development and collaborating day-to-day with gift officers (including the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Symphony), this position advises on portfolio and pipeline management best practices through prospect identification, data analysis, portfolio optimization and related services in support of gift officers’ fundraising goals. This individual will research, analyze and recommend strategy on donors/prospects with major gift capacity, translate results/findings into actionable intelligence, and develop reporting tools that support year-over-year growth in fundraising at the Kennedy Center. Duties & Responsibilities Prospect & Portfolio Management Implement the departmental moves management system to synchronize relationships with donors/prospects and gift officers based on the prospect’s philanthropic interests, affiliation, level of capacity, and existing contacts across the organization. Work directly with gift officers to ensure prospect assignments are clear and transparent, information is accurate, and moves management activities are tracked in the CRM to evaluate the success rate of converting prospects to donors. Prepare materials for portfolio and strategy review meetings that will take place at least quarterly with major gift officers and development teams. Assess existing donor relationships as well as status of recently lapsed donors; brainstorm methods to engage, retain, and upgrade these donors. Prospect Research Conduct individual prospect research in order to proactively identify prospective funders, leverage attendance at major events for pipeline development and prospect cultivation, and build the roster of qualified prospects ready for assignment. Research gift prospects on a reactive and proactive basis and make appropriate assignments to gift officers. Compose detailed research materials, such as snapshots and profiles, for individual major gift prospects. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely updates of information are maintained in the CRM as it relates to biographical, business, research notes, and prospect management data. Tracking and Reporting Assist on the development of dashboards to assess capacity, balance and overall health of portfolios for gift officers. Design pipeline and fundraising activity reports for gift officers. Provide regular reporting on gift officer metrics, portfolio baselines, and pipeline management practices for gift officers and departmental leadership. Conduct trend analysis that supports the strategic planning and operational effectiveness of the major and planned giving fundraising programs. Support the Manager of Prospect Development in revenue forecasting and budget projections. Leverage CRM data to make these decisions data-driven, transparent, and accurate. Training In partnership with Manager of Prospect Development, assist in developing curriculum and training materials for the overall department. Provide ongoing group and one-on-one training sessions for gift officers as needed. Help conduct ongoing user support sessions for frontline fundraisers. Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current trends and practices in the field of prospect research. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional experience. Minimum of 2 years of prospect development experience with demonstrated achievement. Proven research and analytical techniques, emphasizing the ability to gather, evaluate and synthesize complex and large sets of data from various sources and present information in a clear and cohesive manner. Experience developing work plans with tasks and tactics that achieve strategic goals and outcomes. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura strongly preferred. Experience with prospect research databases (iWave, WealthEngine, Hoovers, etc.) strongly preferred. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.
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 2022 staff video! Job Description The Development Office at the Kennedy Center is a vibrant, dynamic, and creative group of over 50 professionals responsible for finding new, creative, sustainable, and efficient ways to meet or exceed the institution’s over $70M annual contributed income goal. These funds support the organization’s extraordinary programming—world class performances on our many stages at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.; local, regional, and national education programs reaching students, teachers, families, and budding artists; and community-driven social impact programming that upholds the legacy of President Kennedy in our role as his presidential memorial. The Capital Campaign and Strategic Planning team is a shared services division in the Development Office, using data-driven decision-making, strategic planning, revenue forecasting, pipeline analytics, and prospect research to inform, support, bolster, and evaluate departmental fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Manager of Prospect Development and collaborating day-to-day with gift officers (including the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Symphony), this position advises on portfolio and pipeline management best practices through prospect identification, data analysis, portfolio optimization and related services in support of gift officers’ fundraising goals. This individual will research, analyze and recommend strategy on donors/prospects with major gift capacity, translate results/findings into actionable intelligence, and develop reporting tools that support year-over-year growth in fundraising at the Kennedy Center. Duties & Responsibilities Prospect & Portfolio Management Implement the departmental moves management system to synchronize relationships with donors/prospects and gift officers based on the prospect’s philanthropic interests, affiliation, level of capacity, and existing contacts across the organization. Work directly with gift officers to ensure prospect assignments are clear and transparent, information is accurate, and moves management activities are tracked in the CRM to evaluate the success rate of converting prospects to donors. Prepare materials for portfolio and strategy review meetings that will take place at least quarterly with major gift officers and development teams. Assess existing donor relationships as well as status of recently lapsed donors; brainstorm methods to engage, retain, and upgrade these donors. Prospect Research Conduct individual prospect research in order to proactively identify prospective funders, leverage attendance at major events for pipeline development and prospect cultivation, and build the roster of qualified prospects ready for assignment. Research gift prospects on a reactive and proactive basis and make appropriate assignments to gift officers. Compose detailed research materials, such as snapshots and profiles, for individual major gift prospects. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely updates of information are maintained in the CRM as it relates to biographical, business, research notes, and prospect management data. Tracking and Reporting Assist on the development of dashboards to assess capacity, balance and overall health of portfolios for gift officers. Design pipeline and fundraising activity reports for gift officers. Provide regular reporting on gift officer metrics, portfolio baselines, and pipeline management practices for gift officers and departmental leadership. Conduct trend analysis that supports the strategic planning and operational effectiveness of the major and planned giving fundraising programs. Support the Manager of Prospect Development in revenue forecasting and budget projections. Leverage CRM data to make these decisions data-driven, transparent, and accurate. Training In partnership with Manager of Prospect Development, assist in developing curriculum and training materials for the overall department. Provide ongoing group and one-on-one training sessions for gift officers as needed. Help conduct ongoing user support sessions for frontline fundraisers. Participate in professional development activities to keep abreast of current trends and practices in the field of prospect research. Other duties as assigned. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or applicable professional experience. Minimum of 2 years of prospect development experience with demonstrated achievement. Proven research and analytical techniques, emphasizing the ability to gather, evaluate and synthesize complex and large sets of data from various sources and present information in a clear and cohesive manner. Experience developing work plans with tasks and tactics that achieve strategic goals and outcomes. Experience navigating large, complex organizations, and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals. Proficiency in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, and other computer skills, as required. Experience with Tessitura strongly preferred. Experience with prospect research databases (iWave, WealthEngine, Hoovers, etc.) strongly preferred. Candidate must be local or willing to relocate to the DMV area.