Jobs Posted on the Whova Community Board of FAOG Conference 2024
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Development Director
The Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund The Director of Development oversees the organization’s efforts to meet our annual raise and multi-year fundraising goals and requires effective supervision of personnel and upwar... ds management to Executive team members to ensure the team meets collaboratively established benchmarks and deliverables tied to Strategic Partnership and Development goals. This is primarily an internal-facing leadership role and ensures effective reporting, grant renewals, drafting fundraising proposals, robust and timely communication with current and prospective funders, planning and effective management of funder briefings and regular funder engagement and communications, developing high-quality fundraising collateral, accelerating and diversifying our prospect pipeline and core base of funders, and ensuring accurate and timely revenue projections. Build and Manage Development Systems and Processes That Support Effective Fundraising. Develop new prospect and renewal strategies and work plans, and lead both development staff and cross-team collaboration to ensure execution. Lead, manage, and build the capacity of the development team to ensure success with our multi-year fundraising goals. A minimum of 10 years of development (fundraising) experience and track record of success prospecting and closing on six-figure grants, as well as stewarding consultative and advising roles of increasing responsibility in a similarly complex organization. Experience working for a funding intermediary and in both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) fundraising is strongly preferred, although not required.
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Relationship Manager
The Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund The Strategic Partnerships Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of work that contributes to the implementation of key goals and deliverables for the organization’s deve... lopment (fundraising) and strategic partnership goals and workstreams. This includes meeting deliverables related to cultivating and managing new and existing funder relationships, raising resources, and expanding existing philanthropic partnerships. Lead a portfolio of work and contribute to team goals to implement a multi-year strategy to raise and expand philanthropic partnerships to support the fund’s strategic partnership and development goals. Manage the design and implementation of annual and multi-year plans and sequenced activities that help the Equity Fund deepen relationships with existing funders and expand its philanthropic partnerships nationally (working in collaboration with the Development Director and Vice President) Manage a portfolio of philanthropic partnerships representing a mix of existing and new/prospective funding partners for the Equity Fund’s c3 and the Action Fund’s C4. Manage a fundraising portfolio that may include charitable institutions, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals 5+ years of professional experience in fundraising and development, with demonstrated expertise in funder portfolio management and strengths in grant writing and strategic case development. Proven ability to help develop intense cultivation, engagement, and learning opportunities for prospective and current funders, working in partnership with staff and leadership. Knowledge of philanthropy for climate/clean energy and racial and economic justice preferred.
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Grants Specialist
International Community Foundation This bilingual position supports ICF’s dynamic grantmaking process by co-conducting organizational due diligence on all grantees, preparing and reviewing necessary documentation f... or ICF’s weekly grant cycle, preparing weekly payments for grants and charitable expenses, communicating with grantees, and ensuring grantees turn in reports on a timely basis. This position works closely with ICF’s programmatic and development teams.
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Controller
Vermont Community Foundation Working at the Vermont Community Foundation For more than 35 years, the Vermont Community Foundation has served Vermonters and their families through philanthropy and buildi... ng stronger communities. Our mission— Better Together: inspiring giving and bringing together people and resources to make a difference in Vermont—provides the bedrock for our workplace culture. Our employees are passionate about making a difference every day and feel the urgency to work hard in service to strengthening and serving all Vermont communities. We approach our work with curiosity, respect, hard work, and integrity and believe strongly that we will not accomplish our goals unless we commit to equity and diversity. When you join our team, your work will matter. Position Summary: The Controller is a key role in the Finance Department directly responsible for operating and maintaining the financial books of record of the VCF. By working closely with the Vice President for Finance, the Controller is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate and timely financial records and reporting in compliance with GAAP. This includes recording financial information in the accounting system for various funds, payroll, accounts payable, and revenue recognition in the operating funds. The Controller organizes and leads the preparation and oversight of the annual audit and tax return. This position works closely with leadership and other department managers to develop the annual budget and provide regular reporting on performance against budget. The Controller develops reports and analyses to support the financial reporting needs of the foundation. As a leadership position in the VCF, the Controller role requires critical thinking skills and a growth mindset.
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Program Officer (FL, GA, & NC Regions)
The Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund The Program Officer position coordinates and executes grantmaking strategies; works to implement that grantmaking strategy and program; tracks the overall landscape and progress i... n the target states; and works with the Director, Strategic Philanthropy to adjust and refine strategies.
Position Responsibilities: Work with grantee partners to develop strategies to build power and advance equitable climate policies. Conduct research and analysis of emerging opportunities, the needs of the field, and alignment with allied funders, grantees and potential grantees. Lead the implementation of the grantmaking strategy in select states. Identify and coordinate state activities with allied funders, consultants, and national and state-level partners. Cultivate relationships with organizations, the state thought leaders, experts, grantee partners and funders. Communicate with and convene organizations, as needed, to facilitate strong partnerships between and among organizations. Support fund development for the Equity Fund by cultivating relationships with funders, writing proposals, managing program and financial reporting. Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience.
Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in related fields, such as community organizing, racial and economic justice, climate change/clean energy policy or campaigns, and philanthropy. Experience with campaign and strategy developmement. Experience in the grantmaking process (either as a funder or applicant), program development, and fundraising. Knowledge of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) legal compliance a plus.Experience with fundraising and board management a plus.
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Development Advisor
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Position Summary: The Development Advisor is responsible for raising individual gifts from new prospects and current donors to meet annual revenue goals. This position leads in... diversifying the Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s (KZCF) donor base through cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. This includes the development of events and experiences for new audiences across Kalamazoo Country to increase their affinity and awareness of KZCF. The Development Advisor is expected to work collaboratively with other staff and be innovative in development implementation, acquisition strategies and continuous improvement.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Development and Stewardship Proactively identify and qualify prospective donors whose gifts will grow the endowment for long-term community support. Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective messaging to attract a more diverse donor base (by race, age, geography, socioeconomic status, etc.) Assess prospects’ philanthropic preferences and goals to inform the design and improvement of KZCF’s products, services, and marketing outreach collateral. Take an active role in execution and evaluation of results gained from demographic surveys Manage new fund development and growth for local nonprofit organizations Regularly represent KZCF at key community events and on occasion serve as a guest speaker. Oversee individual follow-up and outreach after donor recruitment events. Onboard new donor (individuals and families) which includes continued relationship building, stewardship, and finalizing new fund agreements. Lead and manage specific projects, such as target market research and targeted donor/prospect engagement initiatives (i.e. engaging the next generation).
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Accountant
The Denver Foundation The Denver Foundation seeks a community-focused accountant who centers on mission-based work supporting the foundation’s vision, mission, and purpose. Our accountant is responsibl... e for providing accounting services to the entire Foundation.
The accountant reports to the Assistant Controller and requires strong and progressive accounting experience, excellent customer service, strong computer skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, flexibility to adapt, and the ability to manage and complete multiple tasks.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Position Summary: The Corporate Events Coordinator will spearhead the planning, management, and execution of Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s diverse event portfolio. This role... encompasses a range of events including donor and stakeholder engagements, annual retreats for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, staff events aligned with our affinity groups and all-staff meetings, and end-of-year celebrations.
We are seeking a visionary professional with extensive experience in corporate event management to drive the success of our events. The ideal candidate will excel in cross-functional collaboration with internal leadership, ensuring that every event aligns with strategic goals and adheres to budgetary constraints while delivering an exceptional participant experience.
In this pioneering role, the successful candidate will leverage event and project management software to streamline processes and elevate event execution. A forward-thinking approach to event innovation and cutting-edge delivery will be essential to setting new standards for our events.
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The New York Community Trust Our new Director of Planned Giving willl secure gifts, expand The Trust’s planned giving offerings, and support the ongoing administration of estates.
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