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Casey Family Programs (posted March 12, 2008)
Executive Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications
Seattle, Washington

The Executive Vice President – Public Affairs & Communications (EVP-PAC) leads the Public Affairs and Communications functions. S/he provides strategic direction for all internal and external communications, web services and brand management; oversees foundation research activities; conducts market research and manages the development of Casey products; oversees national corporate and nonprofit partnerships and capacity building with key partners; and is responsible for federal and state public policy initiatives to improve outcomes for children, youth and families in out of home care.

Casey Family Programs’ mission is to provide and improve -- and ultimately to prevent the need for -- foster care.

Established by United Parcel Service founder Jim Casey, they are a Seattle-based national operating foundation with assets over $2.7 billion that has served children, youth, and families in the child welfare system since 1966.

Casey Family Programs operate in two ways. They provide direct services, and they promote advances in child-welfare practice and policy.

They collaborate with foster, kinship, and adoptive parents to provide safe, loving homes for youth in their direct care. They also collaborate with counties, states, and American Indian and Alaska Native tribes to improve services and outcomes for the more than 500,000 young people in out-of-home care across the U.S.

Drawing on four decades of front-line work with families and alumni of foster care, they develop tools, practices, and policies to nurture all youth in care and to help parents strengthen families at risk of needing foster care.

2020 Strategy:
The Foundation’s overall 2020 Strategy is to reduce the number of children and youth in foster care by 50% as well as to improve outcomes for children and youth in the areas of mental health, employment and education. Casey believes that proactive service ultimately saves U.S. taxpayer money. Governments can reinvest what they save into programs and services that help families stay together.

Please contact Divina Gamble divina.gamble@kornferry.com to submit resume and for a full position specification.

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CCS (posted March 28, 2008)
Associate, Executive & Seniors Directors
Nationwide

CCS is a leading fund-raising and management firm established in 1947. Headquartered in New York, CCS conducts campaigns worldwide, with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, Detroit, Seattle, Los Angeles, London, and Dublin. The company's projects span the globe in cities and towns throughout North and South America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Continental Europe, Africa and Asia.

CCS provides full-time resident fund-raising counsel and campaign management services to the most recognizable brands in philanthropy, serving over 300 organizations a year. We have counseled leading academic institutions, national and international charities, medical centers, religious bodies, civic and human service organizations, and cultural institutions in pioneering fund-raising efforts. CCS fund-raising goals under consulting and management total over $5 billion.

Our services include:

• Capital and endowment campaign planning, management, and direction
• Board development, orientation, and training
• Feasibility and planning studies
• Development audits and assessments
• Prospect research and screening services

CCS is dedicated to the recruitment, retention, and promotion of individuals representing diverse backgrounds. The firm seeks talented professionals with capital campaign or major gifts experience as well as executives with transferable consulting, communications, marketing, and strategic planning experience to join our dynamic consulting team.

Our Directors report the best aspects of working for CCS are the diversity of projects, relationships with leading nonprofits and philanthropists, and performance based career paths. CCS offers competitive benefits, a dynamic training program, resources, career advancement, mentoring, and networking opportunities. Outstanding candidates bring a diverse background, an interest in philanthropy, and ambition.

To apply: Submit resume to careers@ccsfundraising.com
Subject Line: Independent Sector

For more information, visit http://www.ccsfundraising.com/employment.html

CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Chicago Community Trust (posted April 29, 2008)
Manager of Public Relations
Chicago, IL

The Chicago Community Trust has an exciting opportunity for a public relations professional with great writing skills and connections. For more than 92 years, The Chicago Community Trust has connected the generosity of donors with community needs by making grants to organizations working to improve metropolitan Chicago. With assets of $1.8 billion, the Trust has given more than $1 billion in grants since 1915. This past year, the Trust, together with its donors, granted more than $113 million to not-for-profit organizations. From strengthening community schools to assisting local art programs, from building health centers to helping lives affected by violence, the Trust continues to enhance our region.

Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing and Communications, this person will help develop and implement the public relations, communications and marketing plans for the Trust. This individual will develop and maintain relationships with media professionals, write and proactively pitch stories for all Trust constituents, manage publicity and outreach for special projects and assist Trust affiliate groups with their media outreach.

The successful candidate will have significant relevant experience and a Chicago contact database is strongly preferred. Outstanding written and oral communication skills are required, as well as the ability to develop and establish media relationships, multi-task and work under pressure. Knowledge of the not-for-profit sector is preferred.

To learn more, please visit the Trust online at www.cct.org. (About Us/Career Opportunities)

Interested individuals should submit resume, cover letter, names of references and salary history to:
resumes@cct.org

NOTE: Please put the job title of the position that you are applying for in the subject header of the email.

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Common Cause (posted April 10, 2008)
Director of Outreach
Washington, DC

DEPARTMENT: Programs

POSITION AVAILABLE: Director of Outreach

REPORTS TO: Vice President for Programs

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Lead effort, in conjunction with VP for Programs, to engage diverse new constituency groups and opinion leaders in Common Cause campaigns, and strengthen working relationships with existing allies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Contact leading groups from a wide range of backgrounds, including civil rights, business, faith, environment, health care, and anti-poverty, to initiate a dialogue about why democracy reform is important to their issue agendas and share our vision for change.
• Plan meetings, conferences, and trainings to win further endorsements and to increase the commitment of allied groups to our top priority issues. Develop and implement communication and mobilization strategies for Common Cause allies.
• Train and work with state staff to strengthen our coalitions at the state level.
• Develop outreach materials, such as fact sheets, talking points and activist tool kits for other groups to use.
• Other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required;
• Extensive knowledge of public interest campaigns, including lobbying, grassroots organizing strategies and advocacy techniques;
• Minimum five years advocacy or political campaign experience;
• Commitment to Common Cause issues and agenda;
• Excellent oral, written, and communication skills, including public speaking;
• Willingness to travel; .Ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities,
• High energy level and a good sense of humor.
• Extensive network of contacts in nonprofit community preferred.

TO APPLY: Please submit resume and cover letter to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH in the subject line or fax to 202.355.7546. No phone calls please.

About Common Cause:
Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. Now with nearly 300,000 members and supporters and 36 state organizations, Common Cause remains committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy.

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.

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Common Cause (posted April 10, 2008)
Director of Campaign Finance Reform
Washington, DC

DEPARTMENT: Programs

POSITION AVAILABLE: Director of Campaign Finance Reform - Washington DC

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Programs

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Lead Common Cause team to design and implement campaign finance reform strategy and campaigns, with primary focus on public financing of elections, as part of a broader pro-democracy agenda.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Build and manage relationships with key coalition partners and allies.
• Serve as spokesperson and resource to the media and the public on Common Cause campaign finance reform efforts.
• Assist in the development of public education materials, policy briefings, and online and offline grassroots engagement strategies.
• Assist development staff in writing of grant proposals and reports.
• Work closely with other Common Cause staff to ensure overall success of campaign finance reform campaigns at the national, state, and local level;
• manage program budget; other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge of campaign finance law and policy;
• demonstrated political judgment and advocacy skills;
• minimum ten years advocacy, legal or political campaign experience;
• minimum five years coordinating or supervising the work of others;
• commitment to Common Cause issues and agenda;
• ability to analyze complex public policy issues and communicate them effectively to a broader audience;
• demonstrated ability to be flexible and work well under pressure;
• strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• and a good sense of humor.
• Bachelors Degree

TO APPLY: Please submit resume and cover letter to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM in the subject line or fax to 202.355.7546. No phone calls please.

About Common Cause:
Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. Now with nearly 300,000 members and supporters and 36 state organizations, Common Cause remains committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy.

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.

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Common Cause (posted March 12, 2008)
Online Communications Assistant
Washington, DC

REPORTS TO: Director Online Strategies

RESPONSIBILITIES: Write, edit and post content to Common Cause's website and blog. Assist national and state staff with maintaining up-to-date web pages and sending out email alerts. Help develop action campaigns and fundraising appeals on Common Cause issues (money in politics, election reform, ethics, and media reform). Expand the organization's presence on social networking sites and blogs. Create graphics and videos for the website. Assist the Communications Department with daily press clips and other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: One to three years experience in nonprofit or political campaign communications, with an emphasis on online strategy and marketing (internship experience is OK). Must be able to write clearly and effectively for an online audience. Successful candidates will be detail oriented problem-solvers, able to work fast under tight deadlines. This position requires daily website maintenance, so experience working with a content management system (particularly Kintera) is strongly preferred - but solid writing skills and familiarly with Common Cause issues are more important than a technical background. Basic HTML coding and Photoshop skills, or a willingness to learn. Personal commitment to public interest issues is a must. Pluses: Graphic design skills. Solid contacts within the blogging community. Working knowledge of CSS, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, Flash. Experience with video editing.

TO APPLY: Submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546. No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible.

About Common Cause: Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. Now with nearly 300,000 members and supporters and 36 state organizations, Common Cause remains committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy.

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.

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Common Cause (posted April 29, 2008)
Senior Organizer Fundraiser
Pennsylvania

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Common Cause Pennsylvania

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Will be responsible for developing fundraising programs throughout Pennsylvania and for organizing and staffing a Greater Philadelphia Chapter and office of Common Cause. She/he will serve under the direction of the Executive Director of CC/PA. He/she will help to implement a program of reform in the greater Philadelphia area, and state-wide, in cooperation with the Executive Director, the State Board and local chapter Steering Committees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• The Fundraiser/Organizer will work with the Executive Director and the National Development Staff to raise the resources needed to support CC/PA, including the development and maintenance of a Common Cause chapter in Philadelphia (i.e. $250,000 minimum per annum).
  
• Work with the Executive Director, and national staff to build and support a Philadelphia area chapter of Common Cause, who's Steering Committee will lead the mobilization of Common Cause members in the 5-country Philadelphia area in support of an agreed-upon reform agenda. The job will include recruiting Steering Committee members, growing membership, building alliances with like-minded groups, organizing campaigns and working with state and national staff on state and national issues. This employee also may be called upon from time-to-time to lobby local government officials.
  
• The organizer also may participate in functions identified in the above listed essential functions throughout Pennsylvania.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must have a commitment to ethics, democracy and campaign finance reforms.
• At least three years experience in political organizing or management of political strategy is required.
• Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate an ability to work with diverse staff, board and allies with a sense of dedication and flexibility.
• Applicants should have demonstrated skills in fund-raising including foundation and individual donor work.
• Applicants must have strong communication skills and be able to work in a team environment with outside organizations.

TO APPLY: Please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Director of Human Resources at hr@commoncause.org and include SENIOR ORGANIZER/FUNDRAISER - PENNSYLVANIA in the subject line; or fax to 202.355.7546 No phone calls please. Applicants are encouraged to respond as soon as possible.

About Common Cause: Common Cause is a nonpartisan nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected leaders accountable to the public interest. Now with nearly 300,000 members and supporters and 36 state organizations, Common Cause remains committed to honest, open and accountable government, as well as encouraging citizen participation in democracy.

Common Cause is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, party or political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any illegal or prohibited factor.

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The Commonwealth Fund (posted April 29, 2008 )
Grants Manager
New York, NY

THE ORGANIZATION
The Commonwealth Fund, among the first private foundations started by a woman philanthropist-Anna M. Harkness-was established in 1918 with the broad charge to enhance the common good. The Fund carries out this mandate by seeking to move the United States towards a high performance health care system that achieves better access, improved quality, and greater efficiency, and focuses particularly on the most vulnerable due to income, minority status, health, or age. The Fund supports independent research on health and social issues and makes grants to improve health care practice and policy. The Fund is a value-added foundation-conducting intramural research; working closely with grantees in designing, publishing, and communicating the results of projects; and conducting a web-based and media-oriented communications program aimed at reaching influential health policy and practice audiences. The Fund's income derives from its endowment, which has a market value of approximately $800 million.

THE DEPARTMENT
The grants management office provides administrative and financial management for all Commonwealth Fund grants, in support of the grantmaking activities of ten program areas. The grants management function is centralized, however many administrative responsibilities are shared with program staff who support each program area. The grants management department is engaged in all aspects of the Fund's grant making process, including budget planning, program planning, project development, financial monitoring, completed grant reporting and evaluation, and archiving completed grant materials.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The grants manager supports the director of grants management and the Grants Management Office (GMO) with responsibility for many of the day-to-day operations of the department. The grants manager supervises the grants assistant, who also provides some assistance to the Controller.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial and Administrative Management of Grants

• Manage the Fund's proposal logging and tracking system, including screening all over-the-transom proposals for fit with the Fund's program guidelines, reviewing and signing declination letters for proposals which fall outside the guidelines or which come from individuals; review weekly reports to senior management on status of all requests under review. Help to prepare reports to the President and Board on the disposition of grant requests and the staff's performance in meeting turn-around time goals for different types of requests.
• Working closely wit the director, train and provide daily supervision to the grants assistant in the process from initial receipt through grant award or preparation of declination letter.
• Provide initial orientation and on-going training to incoming and existing program staff in the grant making process.
• Manage the disbursement of all grant payments: review all payments recommended by program staff to ensure that the grantee's expenditures are consistent with the approved budget for the grant and that grant products submitted to date are consistent with those required in the grant contract. Prepare twice-monthly reports to the Controller and Executive Vice President and COO on recommended grant payments. Reconcile grant payment recommendations with reports due recorded in the grant database and files. Prepare check requests for the treasurer's office and transmittal letters.
• Work with the executive assistant to the Executive Vice President & COO in preparation and follow-up of the Fund's Small Grants program.
• Manage the Fund's central grant files and ensure the integrity of each grant record. Ensure that the each grant file contains the following: 1) Board- and President-approved write-ups on the grant, 2) the grant agreement and any amendments, 3) documentation of tax-exempt status of grantee institution or expenditures responsibility reports, 4) final proposal and budget, 5) payments sent, 6) grant products and financial reports, 7) completed grant reports, and 8) press releases. Close out grant files according to established procedures when the funded project is complete and all narrative and financial reporting requirements have been met. Prepare the grant files for in-house storage and when grants are closed, for the off-site archives at the Rockefeller Archive Center.
• Coordinate the reconciliation of the Gifts for Windows accounting of grant payment activities with the General Ledger maintained by the Controller on a quarterly basis. Work with the Controller and auditor in the preparation of the annual 990PF.

Information Systems and Analysis

• Assist with the management of long-range planning, task analysis, procedures development, maintenance and implementation of GMO information systems. Manage Gifts for Windows, the Fund's computerized grants management and contact database. Develop coding structures that are reflective of the Fund's program areas and processes and that facilitate reporting from the grants database. Establish data entry procedures and ensure that the record for each funding request and approved grant is complete and accurate. Design and produce grant and proposal reports from Gifts for Windows including data for the Fund's annual report; provide updates of outside information resources on the Fund's grantmaking to the Foundation Center and other grantmaking databases.
• Serve as liaison to the Gifts for Windows vendor. Provide in-house Gifts for Windows training and act as a resource to the Fund's program staff.

Board Meeting Preparation

• Assist the director in preparing annual and five-year plans for reviewing the Fund's major programs and reporting on completed grants.
• Work with the director and the Executive Management Team (EMT) to coordinate the rating process for board projects and the compilation of project rating scores.
• Assist the director in the review and negotiation of proposed project budgets.
• Assist the director in preparing documents for the board of directors' review at the three annual board meetings, including preparing the program budget, an analysis of appropriations, and a schedule of cancellation, refunds and royalties. Prepare write-ups for annual grants to Organizations Working with Foundations. Following board approval, produce award letters for the President's signature.
• Review letters of agreement and payment and reporting schedules for the Fund's program staff and maintain a tracking system for all grant agreements in process.
• Review subcontract agreements and budgets.

General Office Responsibilities

• During weekly department planning meetings, review and maintain the grants management office's upcoming work schedule.
• Draft correspondence, and proof and edit letters, reports, etc.
• Supervise occasional temporary help.
• Respond to routine telephone and letter inquiries regarding the Fund and its programs. Assist grantees, prospective applicants and Fund staff with inquiries, questions, or problems.

The Fund's philosophy on successful performance in the job includes the willingness on the part of all staff members to handle any assignment necessary to further the goals of the institution. This may include taking on responsibility for other program areas or departments if the need arises.

QUALIFICATIONS
The position requires a college bachelor-level degree, with a masters-level (MBA, MPH, MPA) degree preferred. Position requires several years of experience with grants or contract administration and management, preferably in a foundation, a nonprofit organization, a university, or a hospital grants or contracts office.

Position requires demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, strong skills and knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, and database management software -- familiarity with grants management software preferable and hands-on knowledge of Gifts for Windows is a plus. This position requires someone who is detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and who is able to set priorities and work in a self-directed fashion making optimal use of time. The grants manager must be flexible, a team player and able to take the initiative and solve problems with a minimum of supervision.

The Fund has a relatively small staff, and judgment, integrity, and the ability to listen with sensitivity to others are traits that are particularly important in an organization of the Fund's size, where teamwork is essential to effectiveness. The ability to work collegially with a variety of Fund staff and interest in and strong commitment to the Fund's mission and grants programs are key qualifications.

COMPENSATION
Commensurate with background and experience. The Fund offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental insurance, life/disability insurance, pension plan, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and lunch in staff dining room.

CONTACT
Send resume and cover letter via e-mail to: dd@cmwf.org Diana Davenport Vice President, Administration The Commonwealth Fund One East 75th Street New York, NY 10021-2692

The Commonwealth Fund values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals of diverse backgrounds, sex, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

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Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund (posted May 9, 2008 )
Senior Program Officer Immigrant Rights & Integration
San Francisco, CA

About Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund and the Immigrant Rights and Integration Program
Established in 1953, the Fund is a well-respected family foundation that has awarded more than $300 million in grants since its inception. At the core of the Haas, Jr. Fund's philanthropy is a vision of a just and caring society where all people are able to live, work and raise their families with dignity.

This vision drives the Fund's efforts in helping those who live and work at society's margins gain opportunities to participate, succeed and contribute. Guided by the values of fairness and equality, the Fund aims to level the playing field through: 1) promoting education opportunity for low income young people and adults, and those of color, 2) promoting equal rights and dignity for gays, lesbians, and immigrants. The Fund also invests in the leadership of the nonprofit organizations that are crucial to fulfillment of this work.

The Fund's Immigrant Rights and Integration portfolio supports the advancement of immigrant rights and integration, including access to opportunities they need to succeed and contribute. While grantmaking in other program areas is mostly local, the funding in this area is focused in the Bay Area and at the state-wide level in California with selected national level work. Over the past six years (2002-07), the Fund made grants totaling almost $12 million in the Immigration portfolio ($3.85 M in 2007) and aims to increase the magnitude and impact of its giving in the next period to advance this movement.

The Fund seeks to identify a leader who will work with other leaders to strongly advance the movement for full rights, including earned legalization, and civic integration to create a more inclusive society. The Fund wishes to engage with candidates to learn their vision of the future of the movement and how they would lead such a program at the Fund.

Senior Program Officer, Immigrant Rights and Integration
The Senior Program Officer, Immigrant Rights and Integration reports to the Program Director and is responsible for leading the Fund's efforts to promote equal rights and the integration of immigrants into our society. The Fund seeks to make California a leader in providing immigrants and their families with opportunities for economic mobility and social inclusion. It also aims to expand the voice, leadership, and civic and political participation of immigrants to improve local and state policies and to support national immigration reform.

The Senior Program Officer, Immigrant Rights and Integration is specifically responsible for:

Strategic Grantmaking and Change-maker Role

• Providing vision and leadership for high level strategic work at the Fund and in the immigration movement;
• Developing, coordinating, and monitoring grantmaking activities in the Immigrant Rights and Integration portfolio, including partnerships with the Fund's other program areas to advance mutual goals;
• Playing a change-maker role not only through grantmaking, but also proactively convening, brokering ideas and allies, and helping grantees problem-solve and strategize;
• Applying research and strategy to creating new grantmaking initiatives, strengthening current initiatives, and developing, managing and evaluating a grantmaking portfolio;
• Preparing grant recommendations for the Trustees and other memos and written materials as required, including conducting an annual program review;
• Providing technical assistance as necessary and appropriate to grantees.

Collaboration - Internal and External

• Working collaboratively with other leaders to support the development of a diverse and powerful immigration movement;
• Contributing to the development of a supportive and collegial work environment through active participation in internal collaborations and activities, including the Fund's communication, policy and leadership development staff and other program area staff.

Field Knowledge and External Relations

• Maintaining and advancing a high level of knowledge about current issues and trends in the field and educating Trustees, staff and other stakeholders regarding challenges and opportunities for advancing the movement at the state and national levels;
• Providing an active leadership role in fundraising and attracting other funders to the field;
• Developing and maintaining a network of knowledgeable and respected advisors;
• Participating in the philanthropic sector and representing the Fund in public arenas and forums to advance the program strategy;
• Communicating effectively with the media.

Professional Qualifications and Personal Attributes
This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned activist and social movement leader with the creativity, passion, and intellectual substance to effect social change. The right candidate will have the capacity to engage and inspire people as well as the proven ability to translate bold ideas into action. Candidates should possess the ability to handle controversial and difficult issues with a leadership style that is consensus building rather than adversarial.

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Land Trust Alliance (posted March 27, 2008 )
Grants Manager
Washington, DC

Job Description
The Land Trust Alliance is a national conservation organization working to save the places people love by strengthening land conservation throughout America. We are a 25-year-old organization with over 1100 land trust members, along with professional and individual members. The Alliance is leading a national campaign to change the federal tax code so that landowners can afford to choose conservation in the midst of enormous pressure to develop. We serve as a university for land conservation that trains the people who do the work to conserve your favorite farm, forest, park or trail. We strengthen community-based land trusts by providing workshops, online learning, research, standards, and support for accreditation services. Our legal defense initiative ensures that land, once protected, stays protected for all time. Finally, we leverage national media to engage more Americans in the act of saving our most treasured places. We are now undertaking major new fundraising initiatives to support a much higher level of programs, as envisioned by the Alliance’s 5-year strategic plan.

Summary Description
The Grants Manager is responsible for producing all grants, reports and related communications with the foundations, corporations, and government agencies who provide financial support to the Alliance. Foundation grant revenues are nearly 55% of our $11 million annual budget. There is a heavy focus on the day-to-day production of scores of proposals and reports each month to our current foundation network of about 90 sources. This requires quick and efficient writing and editorial skills, along with attention to detail in managing workflow and supporting senior leadership in foundation-related travel. The position is also responsible for grantwriting to support our sister organization, the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The post develops foundation revenue/expense projections and helps ensure that annual targets are met.

The Grants Manager must be able to work closely with a variety of program staff to find appropriate matches between the Alliance national and regional programs and funders’ priorities. This person is also a coach and facilitator in preparing senior staff for foundation cultivation and guiding performance of their foundation roles. The Grants Manager researches, develops and prioritizes new sources of funding on an ongoing basis, keeping up with trends in the field.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversees all grantwriting and reports for foundations, government, and corporations, including writing, compiling information and editing as needed
• Meets deadlines, including timely acknowledgment of award notices
• Serves as a facilitator between program needs and funder opportunities
• Works closely with Alliance program staff in developing compelling approaches and materials that win financial support for our programs
• Identifies new prospect foundation and corporations, and develops strategically
• Maintains departmental income chart (monies requested, projected, and received).
• Prepares internal reports and regularly briefs senior leadership on progress
• Ensures maintenance of foundation/government/corporate files and databases
• Helps program directors with annual budget planning and forecasting
• Assists senior leadership in developing compelling cultivation strategies
• Participates in other Development activities as assigned, including but not limited to, participating in retreats, organizational budgeting and strategic planning.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years demonstrated track record as a grantwriter or principal editor of a foundation/corporate fundraising team
• Strong technical writing and editing skills, with the ability to interpret and package ideas in a clear and persuasive manner
• Able to facilitate and lead collaborations with program staff
• Experience with grant management, research and/or foundation cultivation
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Good supervisory or production management skills
• Comfortable with database software and excel spreadsheets
• Understands and is committed to conservation and environmental stewardship
• Flexible and able to handle multiple tasks and tight timelines with humor

Resumes and cover letter should be sent to hr@lta.org or if email is not available you may fax to 202-638-4730 Attn: HR Manager.

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Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations (posted May 9, 2008 )
Member Services Coordinator
Silver Spring, MD

Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations Member Services Coordinator

The Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations ("Maryland Nonprofits") has an immediate opening for a full-time Member Services Coordinator in the Silver Spring office. This position has primary responsibility for the customer service, office management, and program assistance needed to support the efforts of Maryland Nonprofits' Silver Spring office.

The Organization
Maryland Nonprofits is a 16-year-old, statewide association of more than 1700 nonprofit groups devoted to strengthening individual organizations and the nonprofit sector as a whole. With offices in Baltimore and Silver Spring, a staff of approximately 30, and a budget of around $3 million, Maryland Nonprofits conducts training programs and provides organizational support and consulting on nonprofit management topics; develops and operates cooperative buying programs; promotes opportunities for information sharing and networking; represents the interests of the state's nonprofit community before federal, state and local governments; and conducts research and educates the public about the important role of the nonprofit sector.

Overview of Position
The Member Services Coordinator is a key member of the Maryland Nonprofits team in the Silver Spring office. The Member Services Coordinator will principally support the efforts of our Training and Marketing departments; work directly with member organizations making use of our programs, services, and facilities; while providing support for the day-to-day operations of the Silver Spring office.

Key Responsibilities

• Onsite member support: greet guests, orient members to onsite services and resources, and answer and respond to phone inquiries.
• Training program coordination support: assist with logistical administration and support of on-site and off-site training programs, including materials reproduction, catering coordination, and general training-related customer support. Assist with program planning as appropriate.
• Marketing support and program coordination: working with staff and vendors to coordinate marketing/outreach materials production and distribution; coordinating content for organizational newsletters; working with other community/networking groups to support Maryland Nonprofits' participation in community/networking events.
• General office administration: manage supplies purchasing; act as liaison to equipment vendors; coordinate member access and usage of onsite conference room.
• General project and program support: conduct research; prepare memoranda and reports, assist with surveys, and/or coordinate client files as needed and appropriate.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• College degree and two years of work experience, or equivalent preferred
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously and assuring thorough and timely completion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interact well with diverse membership, staff, trainers and vendors.
• Customer service and/or reception experience desired.
• Experience with training registration/logistics.
• Proficient computer skills - specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, desktop publishing, and database usage. iMIS experience a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (independently and within a team).
• Strong customer service / member support attitude essential.
• Must be willing to make periodic trips to Baltimore for staff and team meetings.
• Knowledge and/or experience in nonprofit sector a plus.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, flexible, and proactive attitude.

Salary: Market rate, excellent benefits, including health, life, dental and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday schedules.

To Apply
Send cover letter (2-pages maximum) and resume clearly stating how your experience fits with job responsibilities to:
jpollock@mdnonprofit.org (preferred):
or
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Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. No telephone calls, please.

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Ms. Foundation for Women (posted March 12, 2008 )
Executive Assistant
New York, NY

About the Organization
The Ms. Foundation is the leading, philanthropic institution championing an equitable society for women and girls in the United States. The foundation's mission is to support the efforts of women and girls to govern their own lives and influence the world around them. Through its leadership, expertise and financial support, the Foundation champions an equitable society by effecting change in public consciousness, law, philanthropy and social policy. Our highest goal is to bring about a stronger democracy of equity and inclusion in this country.

The Ms. Foundation has a history of independent thinking. Behind this independence lies a web of core values - the unifying force of community; the desire of all people to reach their full potential; the power of collective action; and the inclusion of multiple voices to speak our truths.

The foundation is pursuing a multi-issue, multi-layered approach to building a strong social justice feminist movement in the United States that connects to, and works with, activists in other social justice movements. We focus our resources on supporting the leadership, and elevating the voices, of women who, because of race, class, geography and other factors, live their lives at the margins of our society. Our philanthropy is both visionary and effective because of our gender, race and class lens. Grantees are partners in, and an extension of, the foundation's bold vision for change.

Position Summary:
The Ms. Foundation for Women is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the President & CEO of the Foundation. This person will report to the President & CEO, and will facilitate the smooth functioning of her office. The Executive Assistant will regularly interface with donors, grantees, Board members, the media, and the general public, as well as Executive Team members and employees throughout the Foundation. S/he must consistently demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism and be able to represent the Foundation effectively, maintaining confidentiality as required.

Essential Functions:

• Carry out the communications, logistics, and record-keeping for four (4) successful Board of Directors meetings per year and at least eight (8) Board committee meetings.
• Maintain all board records.
• Serve as the point person for new board member orientation and update orientation materials as necessary.
• Serve as a crucial point of contact between the external Project Manager and MFW staff regarding the office relocation in FY 2008. Work closely with Manager of Strategy & Planning and Director of Human Resources & Operations to help effect that move.
• Produce professional looking, accurate, and complete documents generated or required by the President & CEO in a timely manner, using Microsoft Office programs. Create and develop visual presentations.
• Efficiently and courteously answer and manage phone calls for the President & CEO, placing calls as requested. Take messages and/or field questions, directing them to the appropriate person and following up as needed.
• Professionally and hospitably greet the guests of the President & CEO, providing assistance to them, as required.
• Organize complex activities for the President & CEO, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and other engagements based on an understanding of her commitments and priorities
• Make all travel arrangements for the President & CEO.
• Process travel and other expenses for the President & CEO.
• Sort and prioritize a large volume of mail addressed to the President & CEO, handling routine mail and assisting with responses.
• Draft letters, memos, and other correspondence for the President & CEO, as requested.
• Handle confidential and non-routine information appropriately.
• Assist the President & CEO in preparing for appointments, meetings, and other engagements, as well as travel.
• Keep the office of the President & CEO organized and operating effectively and efficiently; set up systems to support same; maintain files and records.
• Facilitate communication between President & CEO and the Foundation staff at all levels.
• Work independently and as part of a team, at the request of the President & CEO, on both special/nonrecurring and ongoing projects.
• Act as project manager for special projects at the request of the President & CEO, which may include: planning and coordinating multiple presentations; disseminating information; coordinating Foundation events.
• Conduct and report on basic research as required by the President & CEO.
• Prepare the President & CEO for major public speaking engagements, including external communications, scheduling, travel arrangements, research and speech preparation.
• Represent the President & CEO at events designated by her.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High level of interpersonal skills to work well and effectively with a wide range of people internally and externally and handle sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism.
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• High level of communications skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to multitask and handle multiple and competing demands; ability to prioritize and manage focus and productivity effectively; ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Ability to give continual attention to detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials.
• Superior organizational skills, and the ability to create, implement, and maintain systems to continuously improve the efficiency of the office.
• A commitment to the mission of the organization
• Ability to develop a broad understanding of the Foundation's goals and major activities.
• College diploma preferred.
• 5-10 years professional experience.
• Nonprofit experience.

Compensation
Compensation includes a competitive salary and an excellent package of employee and health benefits.

To Apply
Please send a cover letter with salary requirements, your résumé, and three writing samples in confidence to:

Human Resources at
Ms. Foundation for Women
120 Wall Street, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10005
Email: hr@ms.foundation.org

Please no follow-up phone calls or faxes. Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted. Thank you.

Additional information on the Ms. Foundation can be found at www.ms.foundation.org The Ms. Foundation for Women is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

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