Reports to: Senior Director, Enterprise Applications and Procurement Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Administration Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 6 Minimum compensation: $77,000 Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Salesforce Administrator to join the Enterprise Data subteam of the Information Technology Services team. Salesforce is integrated into every phase of American Progress’ product life cycle—from fundraising, to billing time, to tracking work products, to outreach and analytics. Salesforce is also used for back-office processes such as onboarding, offboarding, and inventory.
Working as part of a team, the Salesforce Administrator will oversee the management and enhancement of the platform, as well as contribute to the development and rollout of Salesforce-based solutions. This position is an excellent opportunity for a technologist who is interested in applying innovation to help further progressive policies and ideals.
The ideal candidate is a team player with strong technical abilities and good judgment about which approach to take. They enjoy sharing that knowledge and wisdom with the team and customers to deliver streamlined processes that improve the efficiency of staff members and the organization.
Responsibilities:
Work with staff across the organization who use Salesforce, providing training and continued support.
Work with staff to improve the Salesforce system to better meet their needs and streamline processes.
Oversee day-to-day activities and operations of a complex, highly customized Salesforce implementation.
Manage and participate in projects to improve the organization’s use of Salesforce, working with staff and external consultants to implement enhancements to the system.
Design and develop solutions in accordance with business requirements, which involves customizing configurations, creating workflows, and building custom apps.
Use Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components to develop tailored solutions that enhance user experience and business processes.
Conduct testing of Salesforce applications to identify and fix bugs, ensuring high-quality standards are met.
Manage user roles, security, profiles, workflow rules, and other configuration options.
Manage data loads and clean up data as needed, as well as create customized reports and dashboards.
Keep up to date with new Salesforce.com features, best practices, and releases through Salesforce and its community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of experience as Salesforce administrator for a large, multifaceted organization—ideally a nonprofit or government agency.
Strong drive to elicit customers’ problems and opportunities and to make rapid and incremental improvements.
Experience training and supporting nontechnical staff in the use of Salesforce or other server-based software.
Strong technical skills, including mastery of workflows, formula fields, validation rules, s-controls, and custom buttons.
Ability to learn quickly as Salesforce rolls out new features and when using existing features for the first time or in a new way.
Proficient with the basic Salesforce tools, including roles, profiles, page layouts, custom objects, and record types—and good judgement deciding what tool to use.
Proficient with data export, import, and use of Microsoft Excel to facilitate uploads and data transformations.
Proficient with the Data Loader tool.
Proficient at migrating data between objects or fields.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as troubleshooting expertise.
Ability to prioritize effectively and escalate issues as required.
Good team player who helps the team succeed and learn, while taking advantage of opportunities to learn.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience with marketing automation platforms such as Engaging Networks—particularly experience with managing the integrations between systems—is a plus.
Process Builder skills are a big plus.
Salesforce.com Certified Administrator is a plus.
Understanding of nonprofit organizations is a plus.
Commitment to the values and ideals advanced by American Progress.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union and has a minimum salary of $77,000.
American Progress’ hybrid work policy is posted on our Jobs page. Please visit this page for updates. Any changes to this policy will also be communicated at the time of hire.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Reports to: Senior Director, Enterprise Applications and Procurement Staff reporting to this position: None Department: Administration Position classification: Exempt, full time; Nonunion - Level 6 Minimum compensation: $77,000 Work site: Hybrid (on-site two days per week, Washington, D.C., office)
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a Salesforce Administrator to join the Enterprise Data subteam of the Information Technology Services team. Salesforce is integrated into every phase of American Progress’ product life cycle—from fundraising, to billing time, to tracking work products, to outreach and analytics. Salesforce is also used for back-office processes such as onboarding, offboarding, and inventory.
Working as part of a team, the Salesforce Administrator will oversee the management and enhancement of the platform, as well as contribute to the development and rollout of Salesforce-based solutions. This position is an excellent opportunity for a technologist who is interested in applying innovation to help further progressive policies and ideals.
The ideal candidate is a team player with strong technical abilities and good judgment about which approach to take. They enjoy sharing that knowledge and wisdom with the team and customers to deliver streamlined processes that improve the efficiency of staff members and the organization.
Responsibilities:
Work with staff across the organization who use Salesforce, providing training and continued support.
Work with staff to improve the Salesforce system to better meet their needs and streamline processes.
Oversee day-to-day activities and operations of a complex, highly customized Salesforce implementation.
Manage and participate in projects to improve the organization’s use of Salesforce, working with staff and external consultants to implement enhancements to the system.
Design and develop solutions in accordance with business requirements, which involves customizing configurations, creating workflows, and building custom apps.
Use Apex, Visualforce, and Lightning Components to develop tailored solutions that enhance user experience and business processes.
Conduct testing of Salesforce applications to identify and fix bugs, ensuring high-quality standards are met.
Manage user roles, security, profiles, workflow rules, and other configuration options.
Manage data loads and clean up data as needed, as well as create customized reports and dashboards.
Keep up to date with new Salesforce.com features, best practices, and releases through Salesforce and its community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of experience as Salesforce administrator for a large, multifaceted organization—ideally a nonprofit or government agency.
Strong drive to elicit customers’ problems and opportunities and to make rapid and incremental improvements.
Experience training and supporting nontechnical staff in the use of Salesforce or other server-based software.
Strong technical skills, including mastery of workflows, formula fields, validation rules, s-controls, and custom buttons.
Ability to learn quickly as Salesforce rolls out new features and when using existing features for the first time or in a new way.
Proficient with the basic Salesforce tools, including roles, profiles, page layouts, custom objects, and record types—and good judgement deciding what tool to use.
Proficient with data export, import, and use of Microsoft Excel to facilitate uploads and data transformations.
Proficient with the Data Loader tool.
Proficient at migrating data between objects or fields.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as troubleshooting expertise.
Ability to prioritize effectively and escalate issues as required.
Good team player who helps the team succeed and learn, while taking advantage of opportunities to learn.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience with marketing automation platforms such as Engaging Networks—particularly experience with managing the integrations between systems—is a plus.
Process Builder skills are a big plus.
Salesforce.com Certified Administrator is a plus.
Understanding of nonprofit organizations is a plus.
Commitment to the values and ideals advanced by American Progress.
American Progress offers a full and competitive benefits package. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is not represented by a union and has a minimum salary of $77,000.
American Progress’ hybrid work policy is posted on our Jobs page. Please visit this page for updates. Any changes to this policy will also be communicated at the time of hire.
The Director, Communications sets and guides the strategy for all AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) and Center for Housing and Health (CHH) communications in collaboration with AFC leadership, including but not limited to, digital media, public relations, messaging, annual reports, strategic communication and collateral development to consistently articulate AFC and CHH’s missions, visions and connect with key audiences. This includes programmatic, policy, fundraising, organizational-wide communications, among other areas. This role leads an editorial, digital and design team at AFC that produces a variety of award-winning communications to publicize AFC’s work and impact. This leader pursues opportunities to build relationships between AFC and strategic partners to create collaborative strength to achieve health equity and justice. They also provide occasional capacity-building, training and thought-leadership to organizations.
The salary range for this role is $66,000 to $77,700.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop, implement, and evaluate campaign strategy to connect with the organization's audiences, in collaboration with AFC’s leadership team and constituents
• Lead and supervise a four-person Communications team
• Implement and oversee communication strategies to advance AFC’s policy, development, and programmatic goals from branding and marketing to social media/marketing campaigns with a focus on AFC’s priority communities (communities most impacted by HIV)
• Maintain AFC’s brand standards and organizational identity
• Oversee and contribute to the conceptualization and creation of influential and compelling content (written, designed, video, etc.) that convey the impact of AFC’s work
• Interview individuals and attend meetings to obtain information and data, verify facts, research, or seek technical advice
• Manage numerous deadline-driven projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production
• Draft articles, edits, and proofreads the final drafts; authenticates and corrects data
• Oversee design, videography, and photography projects
• Serve as project manager and executive editor on production of AFC’s print and electronic newsletters, annual report, and direct mail letters
• Oversee content updates on AFC websites as well as the agency’s social media accounts
• Oversee updates made to AFC and CHH’s websites
• Oversee development and maintenance of AFC’s branding and style guides
• Seek guidance for complex problems from the Chief Officer of External Relations and the President/CEO
• Independently work on other projects or assignments that present AFC’s work via print and Web venues
• Provides communications leadership and guidance with HIV related work throughout the state of Illinois
• Serving as the primary relationship manager between 10+ different teams including the Center for Housing and Health
• Develop workflows and best practices around communications operations and executing creative work
• Primary manager of vendor relationships including creative and other services
• Builds relationships with stakeholders at AFC current or prospective partner organizations in order to strengthen ties, build collaborative opportunities, and mobilize communities
• Serves as a thought leader and strategist within the digital marketing and communications realm at organization-wide, local and/or national levels
• Support the implementation and communication about AFC’s Race Equity Action Plan
• Provides guidance and direction to AFC departments, project leads and Senior Leadership Team related to digital marketing and engagement, and community engagement overall
Staff Supervision
• Hire, train, mentor and supervise assigned staff; including assisting with recruitment, selection, scheduling and job assignments, mentoring/coaching, staff development and training, performance evaluation, and recommending salary, disciplinary and other personnel actions in accord with personnel procedures
• Provide professional development opportunities and guidance to each team member to strengthen their skill sets and job satisfaction
• Meet regularly with assigned staff to identify priorities, discuss strategies, and review ongoing projects
Other
• Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, World of Chocolate and others
• Assist with other AFC activities as requested
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assignment of duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Graphic Design Specialist, Digital Communications Specialist, Communications Manager and indirectly Policy Communications Specialists and interns.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
• A Master’s Degree with 7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism or Communications with at least 8 years of communications leadership/management experience,
• or high school diploma with 10 years of experience, ideally in an “in-house” leadership role (manager of multiple full-time staff members) within a complex (number and variety of constituents and departments) nonprofit entity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with presentation skills
• Solid ability to prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage resources so that work
• objectives are accomplished efficiently, in addition to having strong time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out
• Strong coaching and development skills as a supervisor of multiple individuals including the ability to train, coach, and develop employees
• Strong leadership skills working with Senior Leadership Teams, Boards and Committees
• Digital organizing and community mobilization skills
• Understanding of communications innovations, particularly on the digital front
• Understanding of policy, advocacy, programmatic work and revenue generation
• Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability and willingness to respect and value the differences and perceptions of different groups/individuals to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships internally and externally
• Ability to effectively, accurately, and articulately present AFC information and respond to questions from groups of funders, staff, and the general public on a variety of issues related to agency programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting issues on a system basis, and the ability to effectively manage multiple funding areas.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those found in a general office environment. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20-25 pounds.) Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Jun 27, 2023
Full time
The Director, Communications sets and guides the strategy for all AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) and Center for Housing and Health (CHH) communications in collaboration with AFC leadership, including but not limited to, digital media, public relations, messaging, annual reports, strategic communication and collateral development to consistently articulate AFC and CHH’s missions, visions and connect with key audiences. This includes programmatic, policy, fundraising, organizational-wide communications, among other areas. This role leads an editorial, digital and design team at AFC that produces a variety of award-winning communications to publicize AFC’s work and impact. This leader pursues opportunities to build relationships between AFC and strategic partners to create collaborative strength to achieve health equity and justice. They also provide occasional capacity-building, training and thought-leadership to organizations.
The salary range for this role is $66,000 to $77,700.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop, implement, and evaluate campaign strategy to connect with the organization's audiences, in collaboration with AFC’s leadership team and constituents
• Lead and supervise a four-person Communications team
• Implement and oversee communication strategies to advance AFC’s policy, development, and programmatic goals from branding and marketing to social media/marketing campaigns with a focus on AFC’s priority communities (communities most impacted by HIV)
• Maintain AFC’s brand standards and organizational identity
• Oversee and contribute to the conceptualization and creation of influential and compelling content (written, designed, video, etc.) that convey the impact of AFC’s work
• Interview individuals and attend meetings to obtain information and data, verify facts, research, or seek technical advice
• Manage numerous deadline-driven projects simultaneously, at varying stages of production
• Draft articles, edits, and proofreads the final drafts; authenticates and corrects data
• Oversee design, videography, and photography projects
• Serve as project manager and executive editor on production of AFC’s print and electronic newsletters, annual report, and direct mail letters
• Oversee content updates on AFC websites as well as the agency’s social media accounts
• Oversee updates made to AFC and CHH’s websites
• Oversee development and maintenance of AFC’s branding and style guides
• Seek guidance for complex problems from the Chief Officer of External Relations and the President/CEO
• Independently work on other projects or assignments that present AFC’s work via print and Web venues
• Provides communications leadership and guidance with HIV related work throughout the state of Illinois
• Serving as the primary relationship manager between 10+ different teams including the Center for Housing and Health
• Develop workflows and best practices around communications operations and executing creative work
• Primary manager of vendor relationships including creative and other services
• Builds relationships with stakeholders at AFC current or prospective partner organizations in order to strengthen ties, build collaborative opportunities, and mobilize communities
• Serves as a thought leader and strategist within the digital marketing and communications realm at organization-wide, local and/or national levels
• Support the implementation and communication about AFC’s Race Equity Action Plan
• Provides guidance and direction to AFC departments, project leads and Senior Leadership Team related to digital marketing and engagement, and community engagement overall
Staff Supervision
• Hire, train, mentor and supervise assigned staff; including assisting with recruitment, selection, scheduling and job assignments, mentoring/coaching, staff development and training, performance evaluation, and recommending salary, disciplinary and other personnel actions in accord with personnel procedures
• Provide professional development opportunities and guidance to each team member to strengthen their skill sets and job satisfaction
• Meet regularly with assigned staff to identify priorities, discuss strategies, and review ongoing projects
Other
• Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, World of Chocolate and others
• Assist with other AFC activities as requested
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assignment of duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Graphic Design Specialist, Digital Communications Specialist, Communications Manager and indirectly Policy Communications Specialists and interns.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
• A Master’s Degree with 7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism or Communications with at least 8 years of communications leadership/management experience,
• or high school diploma with 10 years of experience, ideally in an “in-house” leadership role (manager of multiple full-time staff members) within a complex (number and variety of constituents and departments) nonprofit entity.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with presentation skills
• Solid ability to prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage resources so that work
• objectives are accomplished efficiently, in addition to having strong time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out
• Strong coaching and development skills as a supervisor of multiple individuals including the ability to train, coach, and develop employees
• Strong leadership skills working with Senior Leadership Teams, Boards and Committees
• Digital organizing and community mobilization skills
• Understanding of communications innovations, particularly on the digital front
• Understanding of policy, advocacy, programmatic work and revenue generation
• Solid interpersonal skills along with the ability and willingness to respect and value the differences and perceptions of different groups/individuals to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships internally and externally
• Ability to effectively, accurately, and articulately present AFC information and respond to questions from groups of funders, staff, and the general public on a variety of issues related to agency programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting issues on a system basis, and the ability to effectively manage multiple funding areas.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those found in a general office environment. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (20-25 pounds.) Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Making Waves Education Foundation
Richmond, CA Hybrid
This position is perfect for an innovative fundraiser who loves building relationships and rallying others to make a powerful impact through philanthropy.
The Chief Development Officer will lead the next chapter of our organization’s fundraising efforts and will partner with teammates, board members, students, alumni, and donors to dramatically increase the number of underrepresented students in our region who achieve college and career success. The Chief Development Officer will build new networks of donors who are excited to fund our growth strategy and will steward our current donors to fund our core college access and success program that supports students from Making Waves Academy.
In the first two years, the Chief Development Officer will be responsible for:
Creating a strategy to grow and diversify our donor base,
Shaping a culture of philanthropy on our board and supporting board members to connect their networks to Making Waves programs and impact,
Building relationships with and growing funding from current donors and new networks,
Building inspiring programming that connects donors to our work, and
Achieving the annual $3.5m fundraising goal and identifying $500k in potential new funding.
This position reports to the CEO, Patrick O’Donnell, will hire and manage one full-time employee, and will have access to resources to hire consulting support as needed.
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
We are proud of the above market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. The Chief Development Officer is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive:
A competitive base salary range of 146,400 – 219,600 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy.
Signing bonus of 5% of base salary to be paid in two installments: 50% on the first eligible payroll and 50% within 6 months of the hire date.
51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time)
100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren).
Lunch on in-person days (5x a month) and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HRA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend
A hybrid work environment where staff work from the office on five (5) common days a month with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. In-person meetings with donors will also be required as part of relationship building and donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description reflects Making Waves Foundation’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.
The Chief Development Officer’s primary responsibilities include:
Define fundraising strategy
Set a vision and strategy for fundraising at Making Waves and create annual and long-term fundraising goals across revenue streams, with a primary focus on individuals and foundations, that advance the organization’ strategic plan
Conduct a feasibility study, collaborating closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, to determine the needed board fundraising strategy to achieve our fundraising goals and advance our strategic plan
Build donor-facing programming to connect existing and potential donors to our work
Partner with the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer to set a vision for forecasting grounded in a weighted pipeline
Anticipate fundraising outcomes and create smart pivots and/or contingency plans to mitigate risk
Ensure that the organization is operating in Salesforce in ways that ensure strong data integrity and accurate reporting
Lead fundraising execution
Ensure that the organization consistently hits fundraising targets (estimated at $3.5mm for FY24).
Directly oversee a portfolio of existing donors and donor prospects, taking an active role in building relationships, expanding networks, cultivating donors, soliciting donations, and stewarding donors.
Leverage board members to actively engage their networks with Making Waves and building board members’ skill at telling our story.
Support the Foundation and Academy CEOs on the portfolio of high-profile donor relationships that they manage, and deploy them as part of a larger funder cultivation strategy
Maintaining existing funding levels for Making Waves Academy through strong stewardship of existing donors.
Leverage the Senior Leadership Team to engage their networks, cultivate and steward donors, and define donor strategy and proposals.
Serve as the board liaison, managing the scheduling, team preparation, and logistics of quarterly board meetings.
Collaborate across Making Waves Foundation and Making Waves Academy
Collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Storytelling to create donor-facing narratives, appeals, and stewardship.
Collaborate with Vice President of Partnerships to increase corporate funding, state funding, and earned income revenue.
Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer to translate programmatic efforts into creative, impactful appeals to prospective funders
Collaborate with the Chief Finance & Strategy Officer to create donor-facing budgets and to prepare revenue forecasting and projections
Collaborate with the Director of Product Innovation and VP of Community Development & Social Impact on funding our AI College Advisor and on government funding opportunities.
Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing and inclusive team
Partner with the Chief People & Operations Officer to hire and onboard a development support staff member
Lead team’s annual goal setting, reflection, and continuous learning
Monitor programmatic performance, assess strengths and growth areas, spot patterns, and define opportunities for action that put the team on track to achieve our student impact goals.
Set vision for and implement systems, processes, and rituals to cultivate a high performing, inclusive team (e.g., consistent 1:1 check-ins, team meetings, clear communication, etc.)
Set clear expectations for direct reports and empower them to lead with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leverage experience and resources (e.g., team management software, MWF-sponsored management training) to build a culture of continuous feedback and development
Contribute to important cross-functional projects
Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and Leadership Team
Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future
Contribute to the development of a growing, fast-paced organization, including participation in events and programming as well as database and technology oversight and maintenance
Prioritize professional growth by researching, scheduling, and participating in professional development opportunities in service of your professional growth and impact on the organization
KEY EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in and a passion for frontline fundraising, preferably in individual and/or foundation giving
Fundraising experience that includes leading the entire donor lifecycle with individuals and institutions resulting in 5, 6, and 7-figure gifts
Experience working with boards of directors to engage the board’s networks so that the board is playing a catalytic role in the organization’s ability to fundraise.
Experience working on a development team that successfully forecasts and conducts regular progress to goal conversations
Experience managing full time staff members to strong job performance and satisfaction
Preferred Qualifications:
A working knowledge of education systems, including schools and college access, and an excitement to stay current on trends within education at the national level and local to the Bay Area
Skills you have developed and knowledge you have acquired:
An adept operator who is capable of complex project management in a relationship funnel context and is highly effective at managing others to outcomes through solid and dotted lines
A highly relational professional with the capacity to build strong, trusting relationships at both Making Waves organizations and the gravitas to compel existing and potential donors to support our work
A strategist who approaches work through an analytical lens in service of thoughtful prioritization, disciplined and purposeful pivots, and contingency planning to ensure outcomes are met
An experienced fundraising professional with the content knowledge necessary to find success in this role:
Knowledge of best practices to identify and build network maps of high wealth individuals and institutions
Full understanding of the major gift donor life cycle and a depth of knowledge to drive differentiated strategy and approach across donors
Ability to oversee team and stakeholders towards strong data integrity
Ability to lead effective forecasting and progress to goal conversations
Ability both fully own donor relationships and to support executives to fundraise efficiently and effectively
How you work and what you value:
You relate with and align with our core values (drive impact, promote equity, build community, do hard things, learn and grow)
You have a deep and authentic commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and are eager to manage staff, serve on our leadership team, and lead our development function in ways that are fully centered on these values
You are excited to innovate, enjoy the iterative nature of that work, and are an entrepreneurial self-starter
You enjoy working on a team and will operate in ways that will build trust with teammates (integrity, reliability, empathy, etc.)
You enjoy fundraising, are driven by results, and will be satisfied in a leadership role that fully spans high level strategy to tactical execution
You have a deep belief in people and enjoy managing others and are adept at coaching and developing others to strong job performance and satisfaction outcomes
ABOUT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION
Making Waves Foundation is an education nonprofit that supports historically underserved and underrepresented students to pursue college and career pathways that set them up for a thriving career, financial independence, and a choice-filled life.
We support Making Waves Academy (MWA), a 5-12 grade public charter school in Richmond, CA. After high school graduation, each of our students (we call them “Wave-Makers”) are invited to join our college success and early career program, where they can receive a need-based scholarship, one-to-one college coaching, and financial literacy training. Each year, we support over 1,200 students grades 5-12 and over 500 college students on their journeys to and through college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new strategic plan to serve more students and families. We will do this by taking the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Academy about college access and the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Foundation about college success and work to increase the college attendance and graduation rate for low-income students across Contra Costa County and beyond.
RELEVANT POLICIES AT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION
Making Waves Foundation is requiring all staff members who work on-site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested directly to someone on the People & Culture Team for medical or religious reasons.
Making Waves Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply.
Jan 11, 2023
Full time
This position is perfect for an innovative fundraiser who loves building relationships and rallying others to make a powerful impact through philanthropy.
The Chief Development Officer will lead the next chapter of our organization’s fundraising efforts and will partner with teammates, board members, students, alumni, and donors to dramatically increase the number of underrepresented students in our region who achieve college and career success. The Chief Development Officer will build new networks of donors who are excited to fund our growth strategy and will steward our current donors to fund our core college access and success program that supports students from Making Waves Academy.
In the first two years, the Chief Development Officer will be responsible for:
Creating a strategy to grow and diversify our donor base,
Shaping a culture of philanthropy on our board and supporting board members to connect their networks to Making Waves programs and impact,
Building relationships with and growing funding from current donors and new networks,
Building inspiring programming that connects donors to our work, and
Achieving the annual $3.5m fundraising goal and identifying $500k in potential new funding.
This position reports to the CEO, Patrick O’Donnell, will hire and manage one full-time employee, and will have access to resources to hire consulting support as needed.
OUR COMMITMENT TO THE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
We are proud of the above market total rewards package to our employees in line with our guiding principles of centering transparency and equity, rewarding expertise and performance, and championing professional wellness. The Chief Development Officer is a full-time, exempt role, and will be eligible to receive:
A competitive base salary range of 146,400 – 219,600 based on requisite work experience and performance during the interview process. In line with our commitment to equity, fairness, and transparency, we have adopted a no salary negotiation policy.
Signing bonus of 5% of base salary to be paid in two installments: 50% on the first eligible payroll and 50% within 6 months of the hire date.
51 total days off per fiscal year (a combination of company-paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time)
100% employer paid medical (Kaiser HMO Platinum), vision, and dental benefits for the full-time staff member and a spouse/domestic partner or dependent child(ren).
Lunch on in-person days (5x a month) and free access to Grubhub+, 3% retirement match, a $750 HRA account to help fund mental health benefits, FSA for medical and childcare expenses, and an annual professional development stipend
A hybrid work environment where staff work from the office on five (5) common days a month with flexibility to work remotely otherwise. In-person meetings with donors will also be required as part of relationship building and donor cultivation and stewardship efforts. We provide a monthly wi-fi reimbursement and a home set-up stipend to set staff up to successfully work remotely.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This job description reflects Making Waves Foundation’s assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign, or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.
The Chief Development Officer’s primary responsibilities include:
Define fundraising strategy
Set a vision and strategy for fundraising at Making Waves and create annual and long-term fundraising goals across revenue streams, with a primary focus on individuals and foundations, that advance the organization’ strategic plan
Conduct a feasibility study, collaborating closely with the CEO and Board of Directors, to determine the needed board fundraising strategy to achieve our fundraising goals and advance our strategic plan
Build donor-facing programming to connect existing and potential donors to our work
Partner with the Chief Finance and Strategy Officer to set a vision for forecasting grounded in a weighted pipeline
Anticipate fundraising outcomes and create smart pivots and/or contingency plans to mitigate risk
Ensure that the organization is operating in Salesforce in ways that ensure strong data integrity and accurate reporting
Lead fundraising execution
Ensure that the organization consistently hits fundraising targets (estimated at $3.5mm for FY24).
Directly oversee a portfolio of existing donors and donor prospects, taking an active role in building relationships, expanding networks, cultivating donors, soliciting donations, and stewarding donors.
Leverage board members to actively engage their networks with Making Waves and building board members’ skill at telling our story.
Support the Foundation and Academy CEOs on the portfolio of high-profile donor relationships that they manage, and deploy them as part of a larger funder cultivation strategy
Maintaining existing funding levels for Making Waves Academy through strong stewardship of existing donors.
Leverage the Senior Leadership Team to engage their networks, cultivate and steward donors, and define donor strategy and proposals.
Serve as the board liaison, managing the scheduling, team preparation, and logistics of quarterly board meetings.
Collaborate across Making Waves Foundation and Making Waves Academy
Collaborate with the Director of Marketing & Storytelling to create donor-facing narratives, appeals, and stewardship.
Collaborate with Vice President of Partnerships to increase corporate funding, state funding, and earned income revenue.
Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer to translate programmatic efforts into creative, impactful appeals to prospective funders
Collaborate with the Chief Finance & Strategy Officer to create donor-facing budgets and to prepare revenue forecasting and projections
Collaborate with the Director of Product Innovation and VP of Community Development & Social Impact on funding our AI College Advisor and on government funding opportunities.
Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing and inclusive team
Partner with the Chief People & Operations Officer to hire and onboard a development support staff member
Lead team’s annual goal setting, reflection, and continuous learning
Monitor programmatic performance, assess strengths and growth areas, spot patterns, and define opportunities for action that put the team on track to achieve our student impact goals.
Set vision for and implement systems, processes, and rituals to cultivate a high performing, inclusive team (e.g., consistent 1:1 check-ins, team meetings, clear communication, etc.)
Set clear expectations for direct reports and empower them to lead with a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leverage experience and resources (e.g., team management software, MWF-sponsored management training) to build a culture of continuous feedback and development
Contribute to important cross-functional projects
Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and Leadership Team
Participate in organization-wide systems, processes, and rituals (e.g., annual and quarterly goal setting, employee engagement surveys, All Hands); commit to providing feedback to improve our work in the future
Contribute to the development of a growing, fast-paced organization, including participation in events and programming as well as database and technology oversight and maintenance
Prioritize professional growth by researching, scheduling, and participating in professional development opportunities in service of your professional growth and impact on the organization
KEY EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in and a passion for frontline fundraising, preferably in individual and/or foundation giving
Fundraising experience that includes leading the entire donor lifecycle with individuals and institutions resulting in 5, 6, and 7-figure gifts
Experience working with boards of directors to engage the board’s networks so that the board is playing a catalytic role in the organization’s ability to fundraise.
Experience working on a development team that successfully forecasts and conducts regular progress to goal conversations
Experience managing full time staff members to strong job performance and satisfaction
Preferred Qualifications:
A working knowledge of education systems, including schools and college access, and an excitement to stay current on trends within education at the national level and local to the Bay Area
Skills you have developed and knowledge you have acquired:
An adept operator who is capable of complex project management in a relationship funnel context and is highly effective at managing others to outcomes through solid and dotted lines
A highly relational professional with the capacity to build strong, trusting relationships at both Making Waves organizations and the gravitas to compel existing and potential donors to support our work
A strategist who approaches work through an analytical lens in service of thoughtful prioritization, disciplined and purposeful pivots, and contingency planning to ensure outcomes are met
An experienced fundraising professional with the content knowledge necessary to find success in this role:
Knowledge of best practices to identify and build network maps of high wealth individuals and institutions
Full understanding of the major gift donor life cycle and a depth of knowledge to drive differentiated strategy and approach across donors
Ability to oversee team and stakeholders towards strong data integrity
Ability to lead effective forecasting and progress to goal conversations
Ability both fully own donor relationships and to support executives to fundraise efficiently and effectively
How you work and what you value:
You relate with and align with our core values (drive impact, promote equity, build community, do hard things, learn and grow)
You have a deep and authentic commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and are eager to manage staff, serve on our leadership team, and lead our development function in ways that are fully centered on these values
You are excited to innovate, enjoy the iterative nature of that work, and are an entrepreneurial self-starter
You enjoy working on a team and will operate in ways that will build trust with teammates (integrity, reliability, empathy, etc.)
You enjoy fundraising, are driven by results, and will be satisfied in a leadership role that fully spans high level strategy to tactical execution
You have a deep belief in people and enjoy managing others and are adept at coaching and developing others to strong job performance and satisfaction outcomes
ABOUT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION
Making Waves Foundation is an education nonprofit that supports historically underserved and underrepresented students to pursue college and career pathways that set them up for a thriving career, financial independence, and a choice-filled life.
We support Making Waves Academy (MWA), a 5-12 grade public charter school in Richmond, CA. After high school graduation, each of our students (we call them “Wave-Makers”) are invited to join our college success and early career program, where they can receive a need-based scholarship, one-to-one college coaching, and financial literacy training. Each year, we support over 1,200 students grades 5-12 and over 500 college students on their journeys to and through college. In 2020, Making Waves Foundation launched a new strategic plan to serve more students and families. We will do this by taking the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Academy about college access and the best of what we’ve learned at Making Waves Foundation about college success and work to increase the college attendance and graduation rate for low-income students across Contra Costa County and beyond.
RELEVANT POLICIES AT MAKING WAVES FOUNDATION
Making Waves Foundation is requiring all staff members who work on-site to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as defined by the CDC. Accommodations or exceptions can be requested directly to someone on the People & Culture Team for medical or religious reasons.
Making Waves Foundation strives to build a staff that reflects the cultural diversity of the communities that we partner with. Making Waves Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage BIPOC identifying individuals to apply.
Title: Development Writer
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Fundraising Content Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: C
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Development Writer who will be responsible for drafting inspired and effective marketing materials geared toward the individual donor audience. This position is responsible for creating, shaping, and applying message narratives that convey the scope and impact of LCV’s work and engage an individual-donor audience. As a member of the Development Marketing Team, this role is charged with creating multiple types of fundraising communications, including, but not limited to, direct mail and email appeals, brochures, website content, individual donor proposals, impact reports, and other materials that advance LCV’s mission and are rooted in an understanding of racial, social, and environmental justice. This position will work closely with Program teams and the full Development department to gather information and translate it into compelling fundraising messaging. This position is part of a writing team and will report to the Fundraising Content Director and work alongside the Senior Editor.
Responsibilities :
Work with the Fundraising Content Director, Senior Editor, and Development Marketing Team to write major donor communications to steward, engage, and solicit donors.
Draft, shape, and apply unique messaging to engage donors around key climate, democracy, and electoral programs and ensure these are communicated through a lens of racial justice and equity.
Write and edit original fundraising marketing materials of all types, including memos, appeals, emails, program updates, proposals, brochures, reports, and other copy for soliciting and informing current funders and prospects of our various programs and their impacts.
Work with program staff to create new marketing materials that highlight the work of LCV and related entities for funders in an engaging manner.
Assist with invitations, event programs and other specialized materials as needed, working with the Programs teams and Development department in the concept and presentation of such products.
Learn and maintain proficient knowledge of LCV’s history and diverse and evolving programs in order to craft original marketing materials for funders.
Participate in check-ins and regular strategy meetings, providing input as needed.
Travel up to 10% of the time for staff retreats, trainings and conferences, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required — Minimum of three years of fundraising or communications experience. Preferred — Experience in development, communications, or writing, and specifically in supporting major gifts cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Familiarity with tax-exempt organizations, including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporations, political action committees, and other independent expenditures entities.
Skills: Required — Skillful writer with the ability to learn about and deftly distill complex material for target audiences. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated, exhibits strong judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to collaborate with colleagues, respond to multiple points of view, find consensus, and effectively communicate the organization’s vision. Capable of managing multiple, deadline-driven projects in a high-productivity work environment. Ability to manage and quickly adjust priorities, demanding a high degree of multitasking and creativity. Strong command of Google platforms, including Google Docs. A strong commitment to environmental justice, progressive politics and elections, and an understanding of racial justice and equity principles. Preferred — Passionate interest in advocacy, politics, news media, and social media trends. Tenacity, a positive attitude, commitment to excellence, and a sense of humor.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Development Writer” in the subject line by September 12, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Aug 16, 2022
Full time
Title: Development Writer
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Fundraising Content Director
Positions Reporting to this Position: None
Location: Flexible (the employee may decide whether to work remotely or from an LCV office)
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: C
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $63,819-$77,646
General Description :
LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Development Writer who will be responsible for drafting inspired and effective marketing materials geared toward the individual donor audience. This position is responsible for creating, shaping, and applying message narratives that convey the scope and impact of LCV’s work and engage an individual-donor audience. As a member of the Development Marketing Team, this role is charged with creating multiple types of fundraising communications, including, but not limited to, direct mail and email appeals, brochures, website content, individual donor proposals, impact reports, and other materials that advance LCV’s mission and are rooted in an understanding of racial, social, and environmental justice. This position will work closely with Program teams and the full Development department to gather information and translate it into compelling fundraising messaging. This position is part of a writing team and will report to the Fundraising Content Director and work alongside the Senior Editor.
Responsibilities :
Work with the Fundraising Content Director, Senior Editor, and Development Marketing Team to write major donor communications to steward, engage, and solicit donors.
Draft, shape, and apply unique messaging to engage donors around key climate, democracy, and electoral programs and ensure these are communicated through a lens of racial justice and equity.
Write and edit original fundraising marketing materials of all types, including memos, appeals, emails, program updates, proposals, brochures, reports, and other copy for soliciting and informing current funders and prospects of our various programs and their impacts.
Work with program staff to create new marketing materials that highlight the work of LCV and related entities for funders in an engaging manner.
Assist with invitations, event programs and other specialized materials as needed, working with the Programs teams and Development department in the concept and presentation of such products.
Learn and maintain proficient knowledge of LCV’s history and diverse and evolving programs in order to craft original marketing materials for funders.
Participate in check-ins and regular strategy meetings, providing input as needed.
Travel up to 10% of the time for staff retreats, trainings and conferences, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required — Minimum of three years of fundraising or communications experience. Preferred — Experience in development, communications, or writing, and specifically in supporting major gifts cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Familiarity with tax-exempt organizations, including 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporations, political action committees, and other independent expenditures entities.
Skills: Required — Skillful writer with the ability to learn about and deftly distill complex material for target audiences. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated, exhibits strong judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to collaborate with colleagues, respond to multiple points of view, find consensus, and effectively communicate the organization’s vision. Capable of managing multiple, deadline-driven projects in a high-productivity work environment. Ability to manage and quickly adjust priorities, demanding a high degree of multitasking and creativity. Strong command of Google platforms, including Google Docs. A strong commitment to environmental justice, progressive politics and elections, and an understanding of racial justice and equity principles. Preferred — Passionate interest in advocacy, politics, news media, and social media trends. Tenacity, a positive attitude, commitment to excellence, and a sense of humor.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Development Writer” in the subject line by September 12, 2022. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.
Title: Fundraising Content Director
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Development Marketing
Positions Reporting to this Position: Senior Editor
Location: Flexible
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-II
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $88,000-$140,400
General Description :
LCV believes our Earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Fundraising Content Director who will be responsible for drafting and editing inspired and effective marketing materials geared toward the individual donor audience. The content marketing team is charged with creating multiple types of fundraising communications, including, but not limited to, direct mail and email appeals and updates, brochures, website content, individual donor proposals and other materials that advance LCV’s mission and are rooted in an understanding of racial, social, and environmental justice. As a key member of the Development Marketing team, this position will have a large role in shaping the overall fundraising narrative and will work closely with Program teams along with the Communications and Development departments to ensure brand consistency across written content. This position will manage a writing team that also includes the Senior Editor, and may include additional writing support later in 2021 or 2022.
Responsibilities :
Oversee the creation of all written materials needed to support major donor fundraising and donor marketing efforts in a way that is consistent with our anti-racism values.
Ensure fundraising copy is on-brand, effective, and deeply rooted in a racial justice and equity framework.
Work with the Production Director to prioritize projects and ensure deadlines are being met.
Manage the Senior Editor and their writing projects, fostering a collaborative team grounded in antiracist commitments and values.
Work extensively with program staff to develop, write, and present new marketing materials highlighting the work of LCV and related entities for funders.
Help shape the larger fundraising narrative as a core part of the Development Marketing team.
Edit consultant mail and email fundraising copy to ensure that language and narrative is on-brand and written through a racial justice and equity lens.
Maintain proficient knowledge of LCV’s history and diverse and evolving programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 7 years of fundraising or communications experience. Must have demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Preferred - Experience in development, and specifically in supporting major gifts fundraising and stewardship.
Skills: Required - Skillful writer and editor with the ability to deftly distill complex material for target audiences. Knowledge of various fundraising channels development departments utilize to solicit gifts, including familiarity with proposals, direct mail and email, case statements, presentation decks, talking points, etc. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated, exhibits strong judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to collaborate with staff and senior leadership, respond to multiple points of view, find consensus, and effectively communicate the organization’s vision. Capable of managing multiple, deadline-driven projects in a high-productivity work environment. Ability to manage and quickly adjust priorities, demanding a high degree of multitasking and creativity. Strong command of Google platforms. A strong commitment to environmental justice, progressive politics and elections, and an understanding of racial justice and equity principles. Tenacity, a positive attitude, commitment to excellence, and a sense of humor. Preferred - Passionate interest in advocacy, politics, news media, and social media trends.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Ability to travel for staff retreats, trainings and conferences, as needed. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Fundraising Content Director” in the subject line by July 1, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
Jun 17, 2021
Full time
Title: Fundraising Content Director
Department: Development
Status: Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director of Development Marketing
Positions Reporting to this Position: Senior Editor
Location: Flexible
Union Position: No
Job Classification Level: M-II
Salary Range (depending on experience) : $88,000-$140,400
General Description :
LCV believes our Earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.
LCV is hiring a Fundraising Content Director who will be responsible for drafting and editing inspired and effective marketing materials geared toward the individual donor audience. The content marketing team is charged with creating multiple types of fundraising communications, including, but not limited to, direct mail and email appeals and updates, brochures, website content, individual donor proposals and other materials that advance LCV’s mission and are rooted in an understanding of racial, social, and environmental justice. As a key member of the Development Marketing team, this position will have a large role in shaping the overall fundraising narrative and will work closely with Program teams along with the Communications and Development departments to ensure brand consistency across written content. This position will manage a writing team that also includes the Senior Editor, and may include additional writing support later in 2021 or 2022.
Responsibilities :
Oversee the creation of all written materials needed to support major donor fundraising and donor marketing efforts in a way that is consistent with our anti-racism values.
Ensure fundraising copy is on-brand, effective, and deeply rooted in a racial justice and equity framework.
Work with the Production Director to prioritize projects and ensure deadlines are being met.
Manage the Senior Editor and their writing projects, fostering a collaborative team grounded in antiracist commitments and values.
Work extensively with program staff to develop, write, and present new marketing materials highlighting the work of LCV and related entities for funders.
Help shape the larger fundraising narrative as a core part of the Development Marketing team.
Edit consultant mail and email fundraising copy to ensure that language and narrative is on-brand and written through a racial justice and equity lens.
Maintain proficient knowledge of LCV’s history and diverse and evolving programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: Required - Minimum of 7 years of fundraising or communications experience. Must have demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Preferred - Experience in development, and specifically in supporting major gifts fundraising and stewardship.
Skills: Required - Skillful writer and editor with the ability to deftly distill complex material for target audiences. Knowledge of various fundraising channels development departments utilize to solicit gifts, including familiarity with proposals, direct mail and email, case statements, presentation decks, talking points, etc. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, self-motivated, exhibits strong judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to collaborate with staff and senior leadership, respond to multiple points of view, find consensus, and effectively communicate the organization’s vision. Capable of managing multiple, deadline-driven projects in a high-productivity work environment. Ability to manage and quickly adjust priorities, demanding a high degree of multitasking and creativity. Strong command of Google platforms. A strong commitment to environmental justice, progressive politics and elections, and an understanding of racial justice and equity principles. Tenacity, a positive attitude, commitment to excellence, and a sense of humor. Preferred - Passionate interest in advocacy, politics, news media, and social media trends.
Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one’s own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Ability to travel for staff retreats, trainings and conferences, as needed. The location of this position is flexible. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Apply : Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Fundraising Content Director” in the subject line by July 1, 2021. No phone calls please.
LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.
League of Conservation Voters
Washington, DC (temporarily remote due to COVID-19)
Title : Grant Writing and Engagement Manager
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports To : Senior Director of Institutional Giving
Positions Reporting To This Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $68,000 - $83,000
General Description :
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund believes our earth is worth mobilizing because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.
LCVEF is hiring a Grant Writing and Engagement Manager who will work with the institutional giving team to produce written content, coordinate stewardship and cultivation, and manage a portfolio of funders. The ideal candidate is a proven strategic thinker with excellent writing, relationship management, and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to racial justice and equity. The Grant Writing and Engagement Manager will develop content to engage funders on a range of issues including climate change, clean energy, conservation, community organizing, democracy, civic engagement and social justice.
Responsibilities :
Produce written content including, but not limited to, grant proposals and reports to grant-making organizations, factsheets for programs and initiatives, as well as customized impact updates for existing and prospective funders, ensuring that our commitment to racial justice and equity are integrated throughout materials.
Coordinate the stewardship and cultivation activities of the institutional giving team to ensure that existing funders and priority prospects are receiving frequent high quality opportunities to engage with and learn more about LCVEF programs.
Maintain an annual engagement calendar, manage production of funder materials in coordination with the Development marketing team and coordinate with the events team on funder engagement through events.
Directly manage a defined portfolio of existing funders and prospects with an emphasis on funders who support projects that push for racial justice and equity, in line with organizational priorities. Ensure all funders are cultivated, stewarded and solicited as appropriate. Funders’ priorities may include climate, clean energy, and conservation as well as other program areas of LCVEF.
Support program staff as the primary point of contact on the institutional giving team for one to two program areas, such as conservation, clean water, judiciary, or state capacity building.
Coordinate internal joint meetings between the Institutional Giving team and other internal teams, such as programs, marketing and events.
Ongoing participation and contribution to institutional giving team systems and processes, including regular team meetings, record-keeping and other projects as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: 3 to 5 years of fundraising, professional writing, or other relevant work experience with strong preference for candidates with experience in fundraising management, coordinating meetings, and proven writing ability. Experience in environmental nonprofits and/or social justice organizations strongly preferred.
Skills: Required - Strong writing abilities, excellent organization and project management skills. Excellent follow-through and attention to detail, with the ability to track and maintain multiple critical priorities. Ability to understand complex program information and translate it into compelling prose for funders. Strong orientation toward collaboration and teamwork. Works well in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of the work. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs). Database management skills. Preferred - Strong grasp of environmental and civic engagement issues. Familiarity with the IRS rules regarding 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PACs. Demonstrated ability to work across departments and effectively manage up and laterally. Proficient in Salesforce. Grant-writing experience and/or training.
Cultural Competence: Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Conditions: This position is based in Washington, DC. Please note that all LCVEF staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb 02, 2021
Full time
Title : Grant Writing and Engagement Manager
Department: Development
Status : Exempt
Reports To : Senior Director of Institutional Giving
Positions Reporting To This Position: None
Location: Washington, DC
Union Position: Yes
Job Classification Level: D
Salary Range (depending on experience): $68,000 - $83,000
General Description :
The League of Conservation Voters Education Fund believes our earth is worth mobilizing because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. LCV Education Fund (LCVEF) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCVEF’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice.
LCVEF is hiring a Grant Writing and Engagement Manager who will work with the institutional giving team to produce written content, coordinate stewardship and cultivation, and manage a portfolio of funders. The ideal candidate is a proven strategic thinker with excellent writing, relationship management, and organizational skills, as well as a commitment to racial justice and equity. The Grant Writing and Engagement Manager will develop content to engage funders on a range of issues including climate change, clean energy, conservation, community organizing, democracy, civic engagement and social justice.
Responsibilities :
Produce written content including, but not limited to, grant proposals and reports to grant-making organizations, factsheets for programs and initiatives, as well as customized impact updates for existing and prospective funders, ensuring that our commitment to racial justice and equity are integrated throughout materials.
Coordinate the stewardship and cultivation activities of the institutional giving team to ensure that existing funders and priority prospects are receiving frequent high quality opportunities to engage with and learn more about LCVEF programs.
Maintain an annual engagement calendar, manage production of funder materials in coordination with the Development marketing team and coordinate with the events team on funder engagement through events.
Directly manage a defined portfolio of existing funders and prospects with an emphasis on funders who support projects that push for racial justice and equity, in line with organizational priorities. Ensure all funders are cultivated, stewarded and solicited as appropriate. Funders’ priorities may include climate, clean energy, and conservation as well as other program areas of LCVEF.
Support program staff as the primary point of contact on the institutional giving team for one to two program areas, such as conservation, clean water, judiciary, or state capacity building.
Coordinate internal joint meetings between the Institutional Giving team and other internal teams, such as programs, marketing and events.
Ongoing participation and contribution to institutional giving team systems and processes, including regular team meetings, record-keeping and other projects as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Work Experience: 3 to 5 years of fundraising, professional writing, or other relevant work experience with strong preference for candidates with experience in fundraising management, coordinating meetings, and proven writing ability. Experience in environmental nonprofits and/or social justice organizations strongly preferred.
Skills: Required - Strong writing abilities, excellent organization and project management skills. Excellent follow-through and attention to detail, with the ability to track and maintain multiple critical priorities. Ability to understand complex program information and translate it into compelling prose for funders. Strong orientation toward collaboration and teamwork. Works well in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask without sacrificing the quality of the work. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency with Google Suite (Drive, Sheets, Docs). Database management skills. Preferred - Strong grasp of environmental and civic engagement issues. Familiarity with the IRS rules regarding 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PACs. Demonstrated ability to work across departments and effectively manage up and laterally. Proficient in Salesforce. Grant-writing experience and/or training.
Cultural Competence: Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the U.S. and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
Conditions: This position is based in Washington, DC. Please note that all LCVEF staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.