Equity and Inclusion Manager (Manager I)
City of Portland
Salary: $114,192.00 - $163,321.60 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-00456
Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation
Closing: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 8-5, alternate schedule may be available after probation. Work Location: Hybrid- The Portland Building, Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location. Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume, a cover letter and an equity statement.
Position Summary:
The Equity and Inclusion Manager for the City of Portland Vibrant Communities Service Area, including Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture is a vital member of the bureau's executive leadership team, currently reporting directly to the PP&R Director and will transition to reporting to the Chief of Staff for the Vibrant Communities Deputy City Administrator in June. This position holds a prominent role within both internal operations and external interactions, exercising significant discretion in executing responsibilities.
Primarily, the Equity and Inclusion Manager leads a dedicated equity and inclusion team, focusing on underserved communities, specifically Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, and refugees, LGBT2SQIA+ people, people with disabilities, youth, older adults, and people living with low incomes. This involves coordinating various internal and external committees and workgroups, such as PP&R's Diversity and Equity Committee, City affinity groups, and supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans and policies. Supporting the implementation of PP&R's strategic plan, Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland, is an example of this work. Visit here for more information on Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland: https://www.portland.gov/parks/healthy-parks.
Drawing on deep knowledge of the City's mission and operational intricacies, the incumbent will develop and manage initiatives aligned with equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion principles, furthering the City's strategic equity and inclusion objectives. This role collaborates extensively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with City goals. City of Portland Charter Transition On, Nov. 1, 2023, Portland City Council approved an organizational chart to unify bureaus, programs, and services under the leadership of a city administrator. Organized by service areas, the new model establishes key leadership positions and realigns core services to operate efficiently and effectively. The new organizational structure features a city administrator's office and executive leadership team: six deputy city administrators, an equity officer, a sustainability officer, and an assistant city administrator. Together, these people will be responsible for leading and coordinating operations across the City to improve delivery of internal and external services, developing, and implementing a shared citywide vision and priorities, and continuing to grow a shared culture across the organization. The city administrator's office will also include the Office of Equity and Human Rights, Communications, Community and Civic Life, Council Operations, the Office of Government Relations, and Portland Solutions, to provide greater citywide coordination of policies and programming. The organizational chart includes six service areas, each led by a deputy city administrator: Budget and Finance; City Operations; Community and Economic Development; Public Safety; Public Works; and Vibrant Communities. Vibrant Communities Service Area will include Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture. What you'll get to do:
• Ensure Citywide, service area and bureau-specific equity and anti-racism lenses are applied towards the evaluation, development and performance management of strategic plans, policies, processes, practices, and communications. • Collaborate with City and service area program managers and executive leadership. • Manage and lead the equity and inclusion team. • Perform complex and responsible administrative, financial, and statistical analysis in support of the equity and inclusion program. • Provide sound, expert, data-driven and professional recommendations. • Work closely with the Office of Equity and Human Rights, and other city internal stakeholders to align the citywide goals and overall approach to equity and inclusion. • Lead the diversity, equity, and inclusion change management framework.
The ideal candidate for this position will have these attributes: • Lived Experience: You have direct experience working with marginalized communities, particularly communities of color and persons with disabilities. • Experienced Equity Practitioner: You have a proven ability to perform advanced equity analysis and a deep understanding of anti-racist principles and of intersectional approaches. • Socially Intelligent: You can communicate with others in a way that creates ease. You understand how to navigate complex political environments. You can effectively communicate with all levels of an organization. • Strategic: You have experience working to dismantle structural and institutional racism as well as disrupt individual racism. You can turn concepts into practical applications for use in everyday decision making. • Collaborative and Inclusive: You share power with others. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.You delegate tasks, triage work and leverage resources. You are comfortable with facilitation and navigating conflict through a trauma informed lens. • Change agent: You have experience in senior leadership as an advocate and champion working toward strategic goals. You have a focus on finishing tasks while establishing progressive long-range goals. • Innovative: You are creative, adaptable, and can excel in change management.
About Vibrant Communities Service Area: Vibrant Communities Service Area includes Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture. This Service Area will reflect the connectivity between parks and recreation, arts, and services for children—ensuring our city is a great place to live, work, and play. Diversity and equity are vital to the City's ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. The City of Portland values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.City of Portland encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, candidates who can fluently speak another language should include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. April 25, 202412:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89791409328
Meeting ID: 897 9140 9328
Have a question? Contact Information: TroyLynn Craft Senior Recruiter https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov%C2%A0
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Knowledge of the issues surrounding access, equity, diversity, inclusion, implicit bias and institutional racism. • Experience in operational and strategic planning, including program evaluation, reporting, tracking, budget preparation and management. • Experience in appropriate communication strategies to reach and engage diverse audiences, including conflict resolution and leading difficult conversation. • Ability to collaborate with communities of color, people traditionally underserved or underrepresented and differently able communities in local decision making. • Experience in leadership, managing, supervising, including training and performance evaluation. • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person across a wide range of situations, that include large/small, external/internal stakeholder group conversations to sensitive one-on-one discussions.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between April 15 - May 6, 2024
Required Application Materials:
• Cover Letter: a description of how your experience aligns with each minimum qualification of this position. • Resume: should support the details provided in your cover letter. • Equity Statement: a depiction of your past experiences that explains how these experiences have contributed to your personal and professional growth. It should explain the distinct qualities and commitment you can bring to the table.
Optional Application Materials:
• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips:
• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. • Do not attach any additional documents. • Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. • E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6, 2024
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. • Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 13, 2024
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late May
• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: June
Step 6: Start Date
• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
• City of Portland Core Values • Recruitment Process - Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity • Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5183178
Full Time
Equity and Inclusion Manager (Manager I)
City of Portland
Salary: $114,192.00 - $163,321.60 Annually
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 2024-00456
Location: 1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Bureau: Portland Parks & Recreation
Closing: 5/6/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Mon-Fri. 8-5, alternate schedule may be available after probation. Work Location: Hybrid- The Portland Building, Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location. Benefit: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview for qualifying employees. Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume, a cover letter and an equity statement.
Position Summary:
The Equity and Inclusion Manager for the City of Portland Vibrant Communities Service Area, including Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R), Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture is a vital member of the bureau's executive leadership team, currently reporting directly to the PP&R Director and will transition to reporting to the Chief of Staff for the Vibrant Communities Deputy City Administrator in June. This position holds a prominent role within both internal operations and external interactions, exercising significant discretion in executing responsibilities.
Primarily, the Equity and Inclusion Manager leads a dedicated equity and inclusion team, focusing on underserved communities, specifically Black people, Indigenous people, people of color, immigrants, and refugees, LGBT2SQIA+ people, people with disabilities, youth, older adults, and people living with low incomes. This involves coordinating various internal and external committees and workgroups, such as PP&R's Diversity and Equity Committee, City affinity groups, and supporting the development and implementation of strategic plans and policies. Supporting the implementation of PP&R's strategic plan, Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland, is an example of this work. Visit here for more information on Healthy Parks, Healthy Portland: https://www.portland.gov/parks/healthy-parks.
Drawing on deep knowledge of the City's mission and operational intricacies, the incumbent will develop and manage initiatives aligned with equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion principles, furthering the City's strategic equity and inclusion objectives. This role collaborates extensively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with City goals. City of Portland Charter Transition On, Nov. 1, 2023, Portland City Council approved an organizational chart to unify bureaus, programs, and services under the leadership of a city administrator. Organized by service areas, the new model establishes key leadership positions and realigns core services to operate efficiently and effectively. The new organizational structure features a city administrator's office and executive leadership team: six deputy city administrators, an equity officer, a sustainability officer, and an assistant city administrator. Together, these people will be responsible for leading and coordinating operations across the City to improve delivery of internal and external services, developing, and implementing a shared citywide vision and priorities, and continuing to grow a shared culture across the organization. The city administrator's office will also include the Office of Equity and Human Rights, Communications, Community and Civic Life, Council Operations, the Office of Government Relations, and Portland Solutions, to provide greater citywide coordination of policies and programming. The organizational chart includes six service areas, each led by a deputy city administrator: Budget and Finance; City Operations; Community and Economic Development; Public Safety; Public Works; and Vibrant Communities. Vibrant Communities Service Area will include Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture. What you'll get to do:
• Ensure Citywide, service area and bureau-specific equity and anti-racism lenses are applied towards the evaluation, development and performance management of strategic plans, policies, processes, practices, and communications. • Collaborate with City and service area program managers and executive leadership. • Manage and lead the equity and inclusion team. • Perform complex and responsible administrative, financial, and statistical analysis in support of the equity and inclusion program. • Provide sound, expert, data-driven and professional recommendations. • Work closely with the Office of Equity and Human Rights, and other city internal stakeholders to align the citywide goals and overall approach to equity and inclusion. • Lead the diversity, equity, and inclusion change management framework.
The ideal candidate for this position will have these attributes: • Lived Experience: You have direct experience working with marginalized communities, particularly communities of color and persons with disabilities. • Experienced Equity Practitioner: You have a proven ability to perform advanced equity analysis and a deep understanding of anti-racist principles and of intersectional approaches. • Socially Intelligent: You can communicate with others in a way that creates ease. You understand how to navigate complex political environments. You can effectively communicate with all levels of an organization. • Strategic: You have experience working to dismantle structural and institutional racism as well as disrupt individual racism. You can turn concepts into practical applications for use in everyday decision making. • Collaborative and Inclusive: You share power with others. You build partnerships and work collaboratively with stakeholders.You delegate tasks, triage work and leverage resources. You are comfortable with facilitation and navigating conflict through a trauma informed lens. • Change agent: You have experience in senior leadership as an advocate and champion working toward strategic goals. You have a focus on finishing tasks while establishing progressive long-range goals. • Innovative: You are creative, adaptable, and can excel in change management.
About Vibrant Communities Service Area: Vibrant Communities Service Area includes Portland Parks & Recreation, Portland Children's Levy, and Office of Arts & Culture. This Service Area will reflect the connectivity between parks and recreation, arts, and services for children—ensuring our city is a great place to live, work, and play. Diversity and equity are vital to the City's ideals and values. The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. The City of Portland values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public.City of Portland encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, candidates who can fluently speak another language should include that information in their application materials. Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet Opportunity Come meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position duties and responsibilities, day to day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position. April 25, 202412:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89791409328
Meeting ID: 897 9140 9328
Have a question? Contact Information: TroyLynn Craft Senior Recruiter https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/troylynn.craft@portlandoregon.gov%C2%A0
To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
• Knowledge of the issues surrounding access, equity, diversity, inclusion, implicit bias and institutional racism. • Experience in operational and strategic planning, including program evaluation, reporting, tracking, budget preparation and management. • Experience in appropriate communication strategies to reach and engage diverse audiences, including conflict resolution and leading difficult conversation. • Ability to collaborate with communities of color, people traditionally underserved or underrepresented and differently able communities in local decision making. • Experience in leadership, managing, supervising, including training and performance evaluation. • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person across a wide range of situations, that include large/small, external/internal stakeholder group conversations to sensitive one-on-one discussions.
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between April 15 - May 6, 2024
Required Application Materials:
• Cover Letter: a description of how your experience aligns with each minimum qualification of this position. • Resume: should support the details provided in your cover letter. • Equity Statement: a depiction of your past experiences that explains how these experiences have contributed to your personal and professional growth. It should explain the distinct qualities and commitment you can bring to the table.
Optional Application Materials:
• If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips:
• Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement. • Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter. • Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience. • Do not attach any additional documents. • Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. • All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. • E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of May 6, 2024
• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%. • Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification. • You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review for complete information. • Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of May 13, 2024
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): Late May
• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview. • Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: June
Step 6: Start Date
• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change.
Additional Information
https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy for additional information regarding the following:
• City of Portland Core Values • Recruitment Process - Work Status • Equal Employment Opportunity • Veteran Preference • ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5183178
Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer Reports to (Title): President Department(s): Communications and Development Employment Classification: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Base Annual Compensation Range: The full-time salary range for this role is between $175,000 - $263,000 with exact salary depending on experience, and new staff rarely start at the top of the range. Location: Remote
About Borealis Philanthropy
From Black-led movement-building, to queer and trans liberation, to disability justice and inclusion, community organizers are working every day to bring about transformational change. Borealis Philanthropy exists to listen to, invest in, and support them. Our staff of experts come from the communities we serve, and bring their lived experiences, values, and visions to the work of supporting community-driven change through grantee and funder collaboration.
As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investments. We team with funders to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movements, building a future that serves all of us.
Where We Are
While Borealis Philanthropy has been quite public about what we believe it takes to fund transformational change as a social justice intermediary, we know the reality that it is rare for intermediaries like ours to consistently be set up for long term success and sustainability.
As Borealis Philanthropy enters our tenth year of partnering with funders and movement leaders and organizers to build the liberatory future we believe possible, we are leaning more deeply into our theory of change , and intentionally investing in the next decade of resourcing justice movements by building an infrastructure to actualize our organizational potential.
Our Values
Alchemy + Healing, Atrevida + Audacity, Accountability + Integrity, Ubuntu + Interconnectedness
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Borealis Philanthropy Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be charged with overseeing the development and implementation of an organization-wide fundraising and communications strategy that is grounded in our organizational vision and values. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the organization not only meets its revenue targets, but is actively working to bring on new donors, with priorities to:
Grow our individual donors and family foundation relationships,
Strengthen and expand our institutional philanthropy portfolio, and
Explore opportunities for corporate giving strategies.
This person will also be responsible for helping to implement strategic campaigns that amplify the work of Borealis and the intersections across our funds, collaborating with colleagues across the organization to leverage existing organizational relationships and identify new potential sources of financial support for Borealis’ funds.
A key member of Borealis’ Senior Leadership Team, the CAO will work closely with colleagues, including the President, Chief of Programs and Chief Financial Officer to facilitate the design of a comprehensive development and communications strategy for the organization that supports the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of both individual and institutional donors, as well as partners, grantees, and community aligned with our mission and vision. They will lead a growing team of communications and development staff in operationalizing the organization’s fundraising and communications strategy.
The CAO will play a critical role in cultivating a culture of community-centric philanthropy across the organization – among staff, the Board of Directors, and with funding partners. They will partner with the President to identify opportunities to meaningfully engage staff and Board members in fundraising and communications activity and dialogue in service of increasing awareness of the organization and gifts. They will provide comprehensive support to the President, the Senior Leadership team and the development and communications team in service of building a community of donor organizers. This includes ensuring necessary coaching and guidance is available org-wide to increase individual confidence and impact in philanthropic conversations with prospects and donors. They will build relationships with supporters that value the work of Borealis and our funds while cultivating connections across communities and amplifying movement partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CAO will oversee the development and communications staffing of the following functional areas over time. To begin, priority will be given to the solidification of fundraising and communications strategy across the organization, effective operations, and the development of engagement strategies that support general operating and fund-specific fundraising.
The vision for this growing portfolio will ultimately include 15-16 staff across the Development and Communications departments. The CAO will have approximately four direct reports.
Fundraising Strategy & Operations
Partner with the President and Executive Team to define Borealis’ fundraising priorities as related to the organization’s strategic priorities.
Develop and implement a multi-year organization-wide fundraising strategy that is reflective and inclusive of diverse revenue streams – including foundations, corporations, and high net wealth individuals. As part of this strategy, set, monitor, and report on measurable goals for revenue sustainability and growth.
Work closely with the Finance team to forecast annual revenue goals, perform monthly revenue reconciliation, and manage donor reports to maintain accuracy and financial accountability.
Supervise internal systems that increase transparency and integration of data across the organization. This includes the evaluation of existing technology and tools and our new Salesforce database.
Recruit, hire, coach, and supervise a team of 5 development staff members and manage budgets related to the fundraising team.
Live and foster a culture of philanthropy that follows the principles of Community-Centric Fundraising , including that:
Fundraising must be grounded in race, equity, and social justice.
Donors are partners, and this means that we are transparent, and occasionally have difficult conversations.
Everyone (donors, staff, funders, board members, volunteers) personally benefits from engaging in the work of social justice – it’s not just charity and compassion.
Individual Major Gifts
Identify and prioritize individual major gift prospects, leveraging existing relationships and Borealis staff and Board member networks.
With Senior Philanthropic Advisor, create and manage cultivation and solicitation strategies for the most promising individual major gift prospects, partnering with Borealis leadership and/or key staff members as relevant.
Partner with the development team to build the organization’s major gifts infrastructure to bring on and steward individual and family foundation giving.
In partnership with the President and Senior Philanthropic Advisor, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity major gift donors (current and prospective).
Support and advise the President, the Board of Directors, and other senior staff on the cultivation and solicitation of major gift donors and prospects.
Foundation Relations + Corporate Giving
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to research and identify philanthropic potential within existing organizational relationships, and to identify new prospective corporate and foundation funders, with an emphasis on major national and international foundations.
Supervise a Development Director, Associate, and Fund Directors in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for the most promising foundation prospects.
Explore possibilities to grow the organization's corporate fundraising opportunities and the resources required to invest in building the required strategy.
In partnership with the President and key staff, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity corporate and foundation funders (current and prospective).
Communications & Marketing
Oversee the communications staff in the development and implementation of an organization-wide communications strategy that is culturally responsive and justice focused.
Integrate fundraising and communications strategy to relay the importance internally and externally of a ‘One Borealis’ funding and communications strategy.
Partner with fund leadership and communications staff to create case statements for fundraising priorities. Ensure staff and Board members have the necessary tools to communicate information consistently and effectively to external audiences.
Stay up to date on communications trends, the best ways to communicate to our audiences.
Board Management
Partner with the President in managing fundraising-related activities of the Board of Directors, including the creation of annual engagement plans for each Board member and managing additional vehicles for board engagement (i.e. development committee, etc.).
Identify opportunities to enhance Board confidence and impact in fundraising conversations.
These key responsibilities are not meant to be all-inclusive and may be subject to change at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree and ten years of related work experience preferred.
7 years supervisory experience leading staff
A proven track record of developing and implementing values-aligned organizational development plans that include communications and fundraising strategies with clear and measurable outcomes and an ability to monitor success.
Experience soliciting and receiving 8+ figure gifts, multi-year grants and managing complex sets of grant deliverables with excellent outcomes.
Proven track record in fundraising from diverse sources, including experience applying moves management and facilitating leadership gift conversations with individual, foundation donors and/ or corporate giving.
Experience launching and managing strategic fundraising campaigns, capital campaigns, new lines of business or other strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex processes and projects for multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the grant-seeking process, including grant writing, submission and reporting. A record of successful grant awards from major national and/or international foundations preferred.
Expertise in the practice and teachings of Community Centric Fundraising and Trust Based Philanthropy.
Salesforce CRM experience or similar CRM use.
Experience in a grantmaking organization is preferred.
Proven track record of leading people and processes within complex organizations, including managing teams to successfully reach and/or exceed fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in remote and diverse work environments.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, iteratively, and creatively with a diverse set of stakeholders, to co-create processes and solutions that meet the needs of the organization as well as donors and funders.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm with the ability to build long-term relationships and represent the organization to external audiences.
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to write and present fundraising materials to a diverse set of audiences.
Ability to engage and support leadership with their efforts in fundraising, consultation, and advocacy.
Demonstrated flexibility, self-awareness, professional integrity, and cultural competence – including commitment to Borealis’ values, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel independently to attend meetings.
Ability to converse verbally and in writing with donors, prospects, and other business partners.
Ability to maintain a full-time position with some extended hours required to travel and attend donor events.
Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact hr@borealisphilanthropy.org. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and/or formerly incarcerated people.
Application Instructions:
Whitney Herrington and McKenzie Midock of Ascend People are supporting this search. Please apply through the below link. Applications should include a resume and cover letter, as well as the required information as described in the application link. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 19, 2024, though applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Full Time
Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer Reports to (Title): President Department(s): Communications and Development Employment Classification: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Base Annual Compensation Range: The full-time salary range for this role is between $175,000 - $263,000 with exact salary depending on experience, and new staff rarely start at the top of the range. Location: Remote
About Borealis Philanthropy
From Black-led movement-building, to queer and trans liberation, to disability justice and inclusion, community organizers are working every day to bring about transformational change. Borealis Philanthropy exists to listen to, invest in, and support them. Our staff of experts come from the communities we serve, and bring their lived experiences, values, and visions to the work of supporting community-driven change through grantee and funder collaboration.
As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis Philanthropy builds bridges between funders and organizers by creating opportunities for impact-driven investments. We team with funders to conceive, develop, and implement grantmaking initiatives that resource the many innovative organizations within each of our respective grantmaking funds. In partnering with philanthropy, we remove barriers to funding for grassroots organizations and invest in intersectional movements, building a future that serves all of us.
Where We Are
While Borealis Philanthropy has been quite public about what we believe it takes to fund transformational change as a social justice intermediary, we know the reality that it is rare for intermediaries like ours to consistently be set up for long term success and sustainability.
As Borealis Philanthropy enters our tenth year of partnering with funders and movement leaders and organizers to build the liberatory future we believe possible, we are leaning more deeply into our theory of change , and intentionally investing in the next decade of resourcing justice movements by building an infrastructure to actualize our organizational potential.
Our Values
Alchemy + Healing, Atrevida + Audacity, Accountability + Integrity, Ubuntu + Interconnectedness
JOB OVERVIEW:
The Borealis Philanthropy Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be charged with overseeing the development and implementation of an organization-wide fundraising and communications strategy that is grounded in our organizational vision and values. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the organization not only meets its revenue targets, but is actively working to bring on new donors, with priorities to:
Grow our individual donors and family foundation relationships,
Strengthen and expand our institutional philanthropy portfolio, and
Explore opportunities for corporate giving strategies.
This person will also be responsible for helping to implement strategic campaigns that amplify the work of Borealis and the intersections across our funds, collaborating with colleagues across the organization to leverage existing organizational relationships and identify new potential sources of financial support for Borealis’ funds.
A key member of Borealis’ Senior Leadership Team, the CAO will work closely with colleagues, including the President, Chief of Programs and Chief Financial Officer to facilitate the design of a comprehensive development and communications strategy for the organization that supports the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of both individual and institutional donors, as well as partners, grantees, and community aligned with our mission and vision. They will lead a growing team of communications and development staff in operationalizing the organization’s fundraising and communications strategy.
The CAO will play a critical role in cultivating a culture of community-centric philanthropy across the organization – among staff, the Board of Directors, and with funding partners. They will partner with the President to identify opportunities to meaningfully engage staff and Board members in fundraising and communications activity and dialogue in service of increasing awareness of the organization and gifts. They will provide comprehensive support to the President, the Senior Leadership team and the development and communications team in service of building a community of donor organizers. This includes ensuring necessary coaching and guidance is available org-wide to increase individual confidence and impact in philanthropic conversations with prospects and donors. They will build relationships with supporters that value the work of Borealis and our funds while cultivating connections across communities and amplifying movement partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The CAO will oversee the development and communications staffing of the following functional areas over time. To begin, priority will be given to the solidification of fundraising and communications strategy across the organization, effective operations, and the development of engagement strategies that support general operating and fund-specific fundraising.
The vision for this growing portfolio will ultimately include 15-16 staff across the Development and Communications departments. The CAO will have approximately four direct reports.
Fundraising Strategy & Operations
Partner with the President and Executive Team to define Borealis’ fundraising priorities as related to the organization’s strategic priorities.
Develop and implement a multi-year organization-wide fundraising strategy that is reflective and inclusive of diverse revenue streams – including foundations, corporations, and high net wealth individuals. As part of this strategy, set, monitor, and report on measurable goals for revenue sustainability and growth.
Work closely with the Finance team to forecast annual revenue goals, perform monthly revenue reconciliation, and manage donor reports to maintain accuracy and financial accountability.
Supervise internal systems that increase transparency and integration of data across the organization. This includes the evaluation of existing technology and tools and our new Salesforce database.
Recruit, hire, coach, and supervise a team of 5 development staff members and manage budgets related to the fundraising team.
Live and foster a culture of philanthropy that follows the principles of Community-Centric Fundraising , including that:
Fundraising must be grounded in race, equity, and social justice.
Donors are partners, and this means that we are transparent, and occasionally have difficult conversations.
Everyone (donors, staff, funders, board members, volunteers) personally benefits from engaging in the work of social justice – it’s not just charity and compassion.
Individual Major Gifts
Identify and prioritize individual major gift prospects, leveraging existing relationships and Borealis staff and Board member networks.
With Senior Philanthropic Advisor, create and manage cultivation and solicitation strategies for the most promising individual major gift prospects, partnering with Borealis leadership and/or key staff members as relevant.
Partner with the development team to build the organization’s major gifts infrastructure to bring on and steward individual and family foundation giving.
In partnership with the President and Senior Philanthropic Advisor, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity major gift donors (current and prospective).
Support and advise the President, the Board of Directors, and other senior staff on the cultivation and solicitation of major gift donors and prospects.
Foundation Relations + Corporate Giving
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to research and identify philanthropic potential within existing organizational relationships, and to identify new prospective corporate and foundation funders, with an emphasis on major national and international foundations.
Supervise a Development Director, Associate, and Fund Directors in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for the most promising foundation prospects.
Explore possibilities to grow the organization's corporate fundraising opportunities and the resources required to invest in building the required strategy.
In partnership with the President and key staff, manage a portfolio of the organization’s highest capacity corporate and foundation funders (current and prospective).
Communications & Marketing
Oversee the communications staff in the development and implementation of an organization-wide communications strategy that is culturally responsive and justice focused.
Integrate fundraising and communications strategy to relay the importance internally and externally of a ‘One Borealis’ funding and communications strategy.
Partner with fund leadership and communications staff to create case statements for fundraising priorities. Ensure staff and Board members have the necessary tools to communicate information consistently and effectively to external audiences.
Stay up to date on communications trends, the best ways to communicate to our audiences.
Board Management
Partner with the President in managing fundraising-related activities of the Board of Directors, including the creation of annual engagement plans for each Board member and managing additional vehicles for board engagement (i.e. development committee, etc.).
Identify opportunities to enhance Board confidence and impact in fundraising conversations.
These key responsibilities are not meant to be all-inclusive and may be subject to change at any time.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
Bachelor’s degree and ten years of related work experience preferred.
7 years supervisory experience leading staff
A proven track record of developing and implementing values-aligned organizational development plans that include communications and fundraising strategies with clear and measurable outcomes and an ability to monitor success.
Experience soliciting and receiving 8+ figure gifts, multi-year grants and managing complex sets of grant deliverables with excellent outcomes.
Proven track record in fundraising from diverse sources, including experience applying moves management and facilitating leadership gift conversations with individual, foundation donors and/ or corporate giving.
Experience launching and managing strategic fundraising campaigns, capital campaigns, new lines of business or other strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage complex processes and projects for multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment in collaboration with others.
Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the grant-seeking process, including grant writing, submission and reporting. A record of successful grant awards from major national and/or international foundations preferred.
Expertise in the practice and teachings of Community Centric Fundraising and Trust Based Philanthropy.
Salesforce CRM experience or similar CRM use.
Experience in a grantmaking organization is preferred.
Proven track record of leading people and processes within complex organizations, including managing teams to successfully reach and/or exceed fundraising goals.
Demonstrated success in remote and diverse work environments.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, iteratively, and creatively with a diverse set of stakeholders, to co-create processes and solutions that meet the needs of the organization as well as donors and funders.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm with the ability to build long-term relationships and represent the organization to external audiences.
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including the ability to write and present fundraising materials to a diverse set of audiences.
Ability to engage and support leadership with their efforts in fundraising, consultation, and advocacy.
Demonstrated flexibility, self-awareness, professional integrity, and cultural competence – including commitment to Borealis’ values, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel independently to attend meetings.
Ability to converse verbally and in writing with donors, prospects, and other business partners.
Ability to maintain a full-time position with some extended hours required to travel and attend donor events.
Commitment to Disability, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Borealis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact hr@borealisphilanthropy.org. Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team. We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and/or formerly incarcerated people.
Application Instructions:
Whitney Herrington and McKenzie Midock of Ascend People are supporting this search. Please apply through the below link. Applications should include a resume and cover letter, as well as the required information as described in the application link. Priority will be given to applications submitted by April 19, 2024, though applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search
North Carolina Central University (NCCU), an esteemed constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System (UNC System), is actively searching for its next visionary chancellor to spearhead the storied institution’s journey into a continued future of growth, innovation and transformative change. With current chancellor, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, set to retire after nearly eight years of dedicated service to the NCCU community, effective at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year, the university is calling forth dynamic individuals with a passion for education, innovation and impactful leadership to guide NCCU to new heights. ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY NCCU is a nationally ranked historically Black university founded in 1910 in Durham, North Carolina, by pharmacist and religious educator Dr. James E. Shepard. The university serves as a hub for intellectual dialogue and discourse and is a source of academic distinction and game-changing innovation for North Carolina, the United States and the world. It is the oldest publicly-funded liberal arts college for African Americans in the nation. Located in the state’s Research Triangle region, NCCU has an enrollment of 7,964 students (Fall 2023) who hail from North Carolina, North America, Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. The university offers nearly 140 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs – including a Ph.D. in integrated biosciences – with 146 area concentrations. NCCU’s signature graduate and undergraduate degrees are housed in seven colleges and schools: College of Arts and Social Sciences and Humanities; School of Business; School of Education; School of Graduate Studies; College of Health and Sciences; School of Law; and School of Library and Information Sciences. The Role of Chancellor of North Carolina Central University The Chancellor reports to the UNC System President, and executes the policies established by the UNC Board of Governors and the NCCU Board of Trustees. As the chief executive of the institution, the Chancellor is responsible for all institutional operations including administrative, academic, financial, student affairs, advancement, athletics, and alumni affairs, and ensuring that the institution’s affairs are carried out consistent with federal and state law and university policy. The Chancellor’s Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team includes ten direct reports: the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance; the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement; the Chief of Staff; the Chief Legal Counsel; the Director of Athletics; the Chief Information Officer; the Chief Human Resources Officer; and the Chief Brand Officer. The Chancellor works closely with UNC Board of Governors, the President and UNC System leaders, and the NCCU Board of Trustees to ensure alignment between the institution’s strategic initiatives and the UNC System Strategic Plan: Higher Expectations. The Chancellor has overall responsibilities to strengthen existing institutional initiatives and foster new initiatives to ensure sustainability and forward progress toward successfully advancing the university’s mission. The Chancellor will serve as the public face of the University, providing leadership across campus and being an active and contributing leader within the community, across North Carolina, among other higher education institutions, and across the nation. Desired Qualifications and Characteristics The next chancellor of North Carolina Central University will demonstrate leadership capabilities and potential in the following areas: • North Carolina Central University’s History and Mission. Someone with a deep passion for NCCU’s 113-year history and mission as a public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) – the nation’s first public liberal arts colleges for Black students – and its contributions to the region and our state, especially in the fields of law, the liberal arts, education, health sciences and nursing, and business. • UNC System Governance and Strategic Goals. Someone who understands and appreciates the governance structure of the UNC System and is wholly committed to furthering the shared goals of the UNC System’s strategic plan, especially our focus on increasing student success. • Integrity, Transparency, and Communication. Someone with unwavering integrity and commitment to transparency, and who communicates with and actively listens to diverse constituent groups to foster a shared vision and goals for the institution. • Strategic Vision. Someone who demonstrates a clear vision for meeting the institution’s challenges and seizing its many opportunities, including increasing student enrollment, retention, and on-time graduation, strengthening the institution’s signature programs, and forging strong ties with employers and communities in the Durham and Triangle region. • Change Management and Shared Accountability. Someone with the ability to manage and lead through change, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and lead the institution through future transformations. Someone with a strong background in establishing clear performance metrics and holding institutional leaders accountable to ensure alignment with the university’s strategic objectives. • Student Success and Wellbeing. Someone who is laser-focused on student success, continuing the institution’s exceptional record of driving upward social and economic mobility; who is committed to academic excellence; and who fully recognizes the critical links between access, affordability, student support, and success. • Employee Success, Wellbeing, and Development. Someone who appreciates the essential contribution of faculty and staff and demonstrates the importance of employee engagement and wellbeing by fostering a positive work environment where faculty and staff at all levels feel valued, supported, and motivated. This includes developing future leaders within the institution to grow a sustainable pipeline of talent that aligns with the university’s long-term goals. • Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Support. Someone who cultivates new and manages ongoing partnerships that advance the institution’s mission and goals, secures financial support from philanthropic, corporate, and government sources, embraces the institution’s role in the economic and community development of the region, and successfully advocates on the institution’s behalf with lawmakers and leaders at every level of government. • Campus Safety. Someone who prioritizes the safety and security of the entire campus community and employs strong crisis management skills. • Fiscal Stewardship. Someone with demonstrated ability to manage the institution’s resources in a transparent and fiscally prudent manner and to maintain a high-quality infrastructure to support the institution’s mission. • Operational Excellence. Someone who applies sound management practices to sustain the operational health of the institution and understands the importance of leveraging technology to enhance student learning and streamline administrative processes. • Free Expression and Academic Freedom. Someone who is wholly committed to the principles of free expression and academic freedom. How to Apply Individuals interested in being considered for the Chancellorship of North Carolina Central University are encouraged to apply. For priority consideration, candidates must submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae/Resume by March 29, 2024. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be notified before their references are contacted. The NCCU Search Advisory Committee will consider candidates and conduct interviews. The Committee will recommend at least three unranked candidates to the NCCU Board of Trustees who will then recommend at least three unranked finalists to the President. The President will nominate one candidate to the UNC Board of Governors for election. Under North Carolina law, the names and personal information of candidates remain confidential throughout the search process and beyond. Points of Contact: • Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. • For other questions, contact Lynn Duffy, Senior Associate Vice President for Leadership Development and Talent Acquisition, UNC System Office, at lsduffy@northcarolina.edu For more information about the search process, please visit the North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search website at https://www.nccu.edu/chancellor-search. EEO Statement North Carolina Central University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at NCCU on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Full Time
North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search
North Carolina Central University (NCCU), an esteemed constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System (UNC System), is actively searching for its next visionary chancellor to spearhead the storied institution’s journey into a continued future of growth, innovation and transformative change. With current chancellor, Dr. Johnson O. Akinleye, set to retire after nearly eight years of dedicated service to the NCCU community, effective at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year, the university is calling forth dynamic individuals with a passion for education, innovation and impactful leadership to guide NCCU to new heights. ABOUT NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY NCCU is a nationally ranked historically Black university founded in 1910 in Durham, North Carolina, by pharmacist and religious educator Dr. James E. Shepard. The university serves as a hub for intellectual dialogue and discourse and is a source of academic distinction and game-changing innovation for North Carolina, the United States and the world. It is the oldest publicly-funded liberal arts college for African Americans in the nation. Located in the state’s Research Triangle region, NCCU has an enrollment of 7,964 students (Fall 2023) who hail from North Carolina, North America, Africa, Asia, South America and Europe. The university offers nearly 140 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs – including a Ph.D. in integrated biosciences – with 146 area concentrations. NCCU’s signature graduate and undergraduate degrees are housed in seven colleges and schools: College of Arts and Social Sciences and Humanities; School of Business; School of Education; School of Graduate Studies; College of Health and Sciences; School of Law; and School of Library and Information Sciences. The Role of Chancellor of North Carolina Central University The Chancellor reports to the UNC System President, and executes the policies established by the UNC Board of Governors and the NCCU Board of Trustees. As the chief executive of the institution, the Chancellor is responsible for all institutional operations including administrative, academic, financial, student affairs, advancement, athletics, and alumni affairs, and ensuring that the institution’s affairs are carried out consistent with federal and state law and university policy. The Chancellor’s Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team includes ten direct reports: the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance; the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement; the Chief of Staff; the Chief Legal Counsel; the Director of Athletics; the Chief Information Officer; the Chief Human Resources Officer; and the Chief Brand Officer. The Chancellor works closely with UNC Board of Governors, the President and UNC System leaders, and the NCCU Board of Trustees to ensure alignment between the institution’s strategic initiatives and the UNC System Strategic Plan: Higher Expectations. The Chancellor has overall responsibilities to strengthen existing institutional initiatives and foster new initiatives to ensure sustainability and forward progress toward successfully advancing the university’s mission. The Chancellor will serve as the public face of the University, providing leadership across campus and being an active and contributing leader within the community, across North Carolina, among other higher education institutions, and across the nation. Desired Qualifications and Characteristics The next chancellor of North Carolina Central University will demonstrate leadership capabilities and potential in the following areas: • North Carolina Central University’s History and Mission. Someone with a deep passion for NCCU’s 113-year history and mission as a public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) – the nation’s first public liberal arts colleges for Black students – and its contributions to the region and our state, especially in the fields of law, the liberal arts, education, health sciences and nursing, and business. • UNC System Governance and Strategic Goals. Someone who understands and appreciates the governance structure of the UNC System and is wholly committed to furthering the shared goals of the UNC System’s strategic plan, especially our focus on increasing student success. • Integrity, Transparency, and Communication. Someone with unwavering integrity and commitment to transparency, and who communicates with and actively listens to diverse constituent groups to foster a shared vision and goals for the institution. • Strategic Vision. Someone who demonstrates a clear vision for meeting the institution’s challenges and seizing its many opportunities, including increasing student enrollment, retention, and on-time graduation, strengthening the institution’s signature programs, and forging strong ties with employers and communities in the Durham and Triangle region. • Change Management and Shared Accountability. Someone with the ability to manage and lead through change, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and lead the institution through future transformations. Someone with a strong background in establishing clear performance metrics and holding institutional leaders accountable to ensure alignment with the university’s strategic objectives. • Student Success and Wellbeing. Someone who is laser-focused on student success, continuing the institution’s exceptional record of driving upward social and economic mobility; who is committed to academic excellence; and who fully recognizes the critical links between access, affordability, student support, and success. • Employee Success, Wellbeing, and Development. Someone who appreciates the essential contribution of faculty and staff and demonstrates the importance of employee engagement and wellbeing by fostering a positive work environment where faculty and staff at all levels feel valued, supported, and motivated. This includes developing future leaders within the institution to grow a sustainable pipeline of talent that aligns with the university’s long-term goals. • Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Support. Someone who cultivates new and manages ongoing partnerships that advance the institution’s mission and goals, secures financial support from philanthropic, corporate, and government sources, embraces the institution’s role in the economic and community development of the region, and successfully advocates on the institution’s behalf with lawmakers and leaders at every level of government. • Campus Safety. Someone who prioritizes the safety and security of the entire campus community and employs strong crisis management skills. • Fiscal Stewardship. Someone with demonstrated ability to manage the institution’s resources in a transparent and fiscally prudent manner and to maintain a high-quality infrastructure to support the institution’s mission. • Operational Excellence. Someone who applies sound management practices to sustain the operational health of the institution and understands the importance of leveraging technology to enhance student learning and streamline administrative processes. • Free Expression and Academic Freedom. Someone who is wholly committed to the principles of free expression and academic freedom. How to Apply Individuals interested in being considered for the Chancellorship of North Carolina Central University are encouraged to apply. For priority consideration, candidates must submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae/Resume by March 29, 2024. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be notified before their references are contacted. The NCCU Search Advisory Committee will consider candidates and conduct interviews. The Committee will recommend at least three unranked candidates to the NCCU Board of Trustees who will then recommend at least three unranked finalists to the President. The President will nominate one candidate to the UNC Board of Governors for election. Under North Carolina law, the names and personal information of candidates remain confidential throughout the search process and beyond. Points of Contact: • Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu. • For other questions, contact Lynn Duffy, Senior Associate Vice President for Leadership Development and Talent Acquisition, UNC System Office, at lsduffy@northcarolina.edu For more information about the search process, please visit the North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search website at https://www.nccu.edu/chancellor-search. EEO Statement North Carolina Central University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at NCCU on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Commonpoint Queens is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout Queens, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 77,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint Queens has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a budget of about $70 MM, a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and close to 70 sites in the five boroughs (although mainly concentrated in Queens).
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
Within our holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice framework, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and manage a team of roughly 15. The CFO has primary responsibility for overseeing and directing fiscal strategy, financial management, accounting, compliance, and investment activities in support of the goals and mission of Commonpoint Queens.
The successful candidate will partner with the senior leadership and the Board of Directors to develop strategies that support organizational growth, financial stability, and agency impact goals. The CFO also seeks ways to continuously improve the finance department to align with organizational values and expand community investment opportunities. The CFO ensures compliance with relevant laws and contractual requirements and manages organizational risks and liabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Oversight and Management
Develop credibility for the agency’s financial operations by providing practical, timely, and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, cash management, and financial trends and by effectively managing solutions to agency challenges to assist the CEO, the Board, and others on the Leadership Team in leading the organization and fulfilling the mission.
Oversee the comptroller and accounting department to ensure timely completion of monthly general ledger management and accounting close, e.g., accruals, deferred revenue, sub-ledger reconciliation and other monthly closing procedures.
Lead and manage the different branches of the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely budget reporting and financial projections.
Supervise, train, and develop the management of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Contracts Management, and Payroll.
Maintain all banking relationships and initiate strategies to strengthen cash position.
Collaborate with the accounting department to leverage financial software to ensure the precision of information, facilitate informed decision-making and guide the formulation of effective policies.
Financial Analysis, Strategy, and Budgeting
Spearhead financial growth strategies that respond to the dynamic landscape of Commonpoint Queens. Provide strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization and its mission, values, and programs.
Establish budget and forecast preparation guidelines and prepare the annual budget in collaboration with the CEO, Senior Leaders, and the Board of Directors.
Drive strategy around continually improving the budgeting process by educating department directors and managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism with a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
Engage and play a leadership role in the Board Finance and Investment Committees to develop short, and long-term financial plans and projections.
Compliance and Internal Controls
Oversee the agency audit process and manage the relationship with external auditors. Ensure smooth processes for contract audits.
Monitor compliance with grant record-keeping and billing requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal guidelines, including an annual A-133.
Oversee the finance department’s grants management division to ensure that grants are tracked and matched with corresponding expenses within the accounting system.
ABOUT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
The ideal CFO will be forward-thinking, people-focused, and strategic about financial management and budgeting, community building, team development, and urban engagement. The successful candidate will be a highly credible and accomplished financial strategist, leader and manager, committed to the mission, vision, and values of Commonpoint Queens and energized by its impact in the community.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 15 years senior level financial experience in the nonprofit sector and/or equivalent business experience, with at least 10 years in a senior management position.
A strong track record of understanding and managing government contracts, including regulatory compliance, negotiation, and change management.
Possess strong analytical skills and have a data-driven approach; adept at informing, creating, and managing budgets.
Demonstrated success leveraging exceptional strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills to improve systems and processes, navigate complexity, overcome challenges, and achieve impact. Strong systems skills required.
Ability to balance the demands of big-picture strategy with day-to-day orientation to details.
Record of accomplishments building and leading effective teams and coaching/developing others to maximize their potential.
A high EQ, and a capacity for embracing change, fostering a team culture that is adaptable, and skillfully guiding individuals through transitions with a reassuring and steady leadership approach.
Clear and effective communicator with extensive experience presenting to executives and boards.
Approachable with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people; ability to inspire trust and motivate staff.
Experience intentionally using financial software to produce timely and accurate data.
High standard of ethics, integrity, respect, and humility.
The incoming CFO will bring the following professional and personal attributes to Commonpoint Queens:
Not-for-profit experience: You’ve worked in a not-for-profit agency, understand regulatory compliance expectations of public funding (Federal, State and City-level) and understand some of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the territory.
Strategic and financial expertise : You will bring experience, insight and a data-driven approach to the executive and board meetings. This insight will provide you with the ability to creatively problem-solve, make decisions, and implement changes quickly and soundly.
Growth and innovation : You will be energized by the potential for compelling opportunities and tackling new problems through programs. You will have the ability to evaluate long-term budgetary strategic direction, help develop strategy, and build the team to execute on it. You also thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and inclusive environment.
Building high-performing teams: You have a framework for how organizations build, manage, retain, and inspire great teams. You know leading a team requires incredible communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to assimilate a high volume of information across disciplines and departments.
Inspiring and thoughtful communications: Your ability to craft the right message to the team in a variety of situations will help the organization stay connected, aligned, and focused.
EDUCATION: BA/BS required; MBA, CPA, CFA, CFP or equivalent advanced accounting and financial experience preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Salary range for this role is $225,000 - $240,000 commensurate with experience.
Commonpoint Queens provides a suite of competitive benefits including health insurance (including dental & vision), FSA, a 403(b) Plan and Pension Plan, Life Insurance, and a generous and flexible PTO system.
LOCATION & EXPECTATIONS: This position reports to offices located in Little Neck, and Forest Hills, Queens with some flexibility. Presence at other locations within NYC may be required, in addition to evening/weekend hours as needed.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter AND resume in confidence here .
Commonpoint Queens provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage candidates from the local Eastern Queens/Western Long Island communities to consider applying for this employment opportunity.
Full Time
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Commonpoint Queens is a multifaceted community center dedicated to sustaining and enhancing the quality of individual, family and communal life throughout Queens, offering services to people of all ages, ability levels, stages of life and backgrounds. They strive to meet the evolving needs of their community of over 77,000 members ranging from providing in-school and after-school programs, professional and career development, assistance with food insecurity, legal services, financial counseling, mental health services, senior classes, dementia care programs, and tax preparation assistance to name a few. Commonpoint Queens has grown tremendously in the last five years and now has a budget of about $70 MM, a mission-driven staff of 3,000 and close to 70 sites in the five boroughs (although mainly concentrated in Queens).
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
Within our holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice framework, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and manage a team of roughly 15. The CFO has primary responsibility for overseeing and directing fiscal strategy, financial management, accounting, compliance, and investment activities in support of the goals and mission of Commonpoint Queens.
The successful candidate will partner with the senior leadership and the Board of Directors to develop strategies that support organizational growth, financial stability, and agency impact goals. The CFO also seeks ways to continuously improve the finance department to align with organizational values and expand community investment opportunities. The CFO ensures compliance with relevant laws and contractual requirements and manages organizational risks and liabilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Oversight and Management
Develop credibility for the agency’s financial operations by providing practical, timely, and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, cash management, and financial trends and by effectively managing solutions to agency challenges to assist the CEO, the Board, and others on the Leadership Team in leading the organization and fulfilling the mission.
Oversee the comptroller and accounting department to ensure timely completion of monthly general ledger management and accounting close, e.g., accruals, deferred revenue, sub-ledger reconciliation and other monthly closing procedures.
Lead and manage the different branches of the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely budget reporting and financial projections.
Supervise, train, and develop the management of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Contracts Management, and Payroll.
Maintain all banking relationships and initiate strategies to strengthen cash position.
Collaborate with the accounting department to leverage financial software to ensure the precision of information, facilitate informed decision-making and guide the formulation of effective policies.
Financial Analysis, Strategy, and Budgeting
Spearhead financial growth strategies that respond to the dynamic landscape of Commonpoint Queens. Provide strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the organization and its mission, values, and programs.
Establish budget and forecast preparation guidelines and prepare the annual budget in collaboration with the CEO, Senior Leaders, and the Board of Directors.
Drive strategy around continually improving the budgeting process by educating department directors and managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism with a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
Engage and play a leadership role in the Board Finance and Investment Committees to develop short, and long-term financial plans and projections.
Compliance and Internal Controls
Oversee the agency audit process and manage the relationship with external auditors. Ensure smooth processes for contract audits.
Monitor compliance with grant record-keeping and billing requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal guidelines, including an annual A-133.
Oversee the finance department’s grants management division to ensure that grants are tracked and matched with corresponding expenses within the accounting system.
ABOUT THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:
The ideal CFO will be forward-thinking, people-focused, and strategic about financial management and budgeting, community building, team development, and urban engagement. The successful candidate will be a highly credible and accomplished financial strategist, leader and manager, committed to the mission, vision, and values of Commonpoint Queens and energized by its impact in the community.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 15 years senior level financial experience in the nonprofit sector and/or equivalent business experience, with at least 10 years in a senior management position.
A strong track record of understanding and managing government contracts, including regulatory compliance, negotiation, and change management.
Possess strong analytical skills and have a data-driven approach; adept at informing, creating, and managing budgets.
Demonstrated success leveraging exceptional strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills to improve systems and processes, navigate complexity, overcome challenges, and achieve impact. Strong systems skills required.
Ability to balance the demands of big-picture strategy with day-to-day orientation to details.
Record of accomplishments building and leading effective teams and coaching/developing others to maximize their potential.
A high EQ, and a capacity for embracing change, fostering a team culture that is adaptable, and skillfully guiding individuals through transitions with a reassuring and steady leadership approach.
Clear and effective communicator with extensive experience presenting to executives and boards.
Approachable with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people; ability to inspire trust and motivate staff.
Experience intentionally using financial software to produce timely and accurate data.
High standard of ethics, integrity, respect, and humility.
The incoming CFO will bring the following professional and personal attributes to Commonpoint Queens:
Not-for-profit experience: You’ve worked in a not-for-profit agency, understand regulatory compliance expectations of public funding (Federal, State and City-level) and understand some of the unique challenges and opportunities that come with the territory.
Strategic and financial expertise : You will bring experience, insight and a data-driven approach to the executive and board meetings. This insight will provide you with the ability to creatively problem-solve, make decisions, and implement changes quickly and soundly.
Growth and innovation : You will be energized by the potential for compelling opportunities and tackling new problems through programs. You will have the ability to evaluate long-term budgetary strategic direction, help develop strategy, and build the team to execute on it. You also thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and inclusive environment.
Building high-performing teams: You have a framework for how organizations build, manage, retain, and inspire great teams. You know leading a team requires incredible communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to assimilate a high volume of information across disciplines and departments.
Inspiring and thoughtful communications: Your ability to craft the right message to the team in a variety of situations will help the organization stay connected, aligned, and focused.
EDUCATION: BA/BS required; MBA, CPA, CFA, CFP or equivalent advanced accounting and financial experience preferred.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Salary range for this role is $225,000 - $240,000 commensurate with experience.
Commonpoint Queens provides a suite of competitive benefits including health insurance (including dental & vision), FSA, a 403(b) Plan and Pension Plan, Life Insurance, and a generous and flexible PTO system.
LOCATION & EXPECTATIONS: This position reports to offices located in Little Neck, and Forest Hills, Queens with some flexibility. Presence at other locations within NYC may be required, in addition to evening/weekend hours as needed.
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter AND resume in confidence here .
Commonpoint Queens provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage candidates from the local Eastern Queens/Western Long Island communities to consider applying for this employment opportunity.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
What We Do
SBCS has been committed to supporting the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth, and families for over 50 years. SBCS’ services and support – based on the strengths of local communities – assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential. With a budget of nearly $61 million, the support of over 1,200 community volunteers, and a staff of 500 dedicated professionals working in schools, police departments, family resource centers, and affordable housing locations, SBCS is truly transforming the community. Through comprehensive and coordinated initiatives focused on the areas of child well-being, youth development, family wellness, and community engagement, SBCS responds to the needs of the community with a strengths-based approach, serving more than 50,000 clients each year. For more information, please visit: www.sbcssandiego.org
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will join a dedicated, experienced, and exceptionally talented team working collaboratively to serve the community. In 2021, SBCS was honored to receive the inaugural “Inspire & Enable Award” from the San Diego Foundation for its incredible achievement in enabling community solutions to improve the quality of life in the San Diego region. A well-respected leader in the community, President & CEO, Kathryn Lembo attributed the recognition to the hard work and commitment of SBCS’ staff. Since joining SBCS in 1982, Kathryn has transformed the organization from a tiny drop-in center for drug-abusing teens, into one of the largest social service and community development agencies serving San Diego County. The organization has achieved tremendous organic growth, based on a highly supportive family-like culture focused on the personal and professional growth of each team member.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Salary – $250,000 - $275,000 DOE/Neg. • Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance. • 403(b) retirement plan, SBCS will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 10%, vested at 100% on the 6th year of employment. • 18 paid days off, 10 days of accrued paid sick days per year, and 13 paid holidays. • Flexible spending accounts and dependent care.
LOCATION
This is a hybrid role based out of SBCS’ main office at 430 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is an exciting time to join SBCS as the organization embarks on its most ambitious fundraising and branding campaign ever. In addition to investing in programs, the campaign includes ground-up construction of a new administration and services center, located in the heart of Downtown Chula Vista. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO will manage a $61 million annual operating budget, with overall strategic and operational responsibility for SBCS’ Finance and Accounting department, including payroll. They will lead an exceptionally talented team, managing one direct report and a team of 15 staff. Serving as a key thought partner to the CEO, the CFO will work across every area of the organization, partnering with the Board, leadership, and staff on organizational planning, development, and assessment activities. This high-profile and extremely collaborative position will also represent the organization externally, partnering with executives at other leading organizations on coordinated initiatives that align with SBCS’ mission. This is a tremendous opportunity for a strategic financial leader with a track record of supporting a growing organization to meet future expansion.
Priority areas in the first 12 months include:
• Build a deep understanding of the community, cultivating relationships with stakeholders. • Become ingrained in the organization, building relationships with the team, and becoming familiar with SBCS’ history, programs, partners, and contracts. • Analyze SBCS’ current organizational structure, with a focus on the finance and accounting systems; recommend opportunities for streamlining and modernization.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as an internal consultant to the CEO, Board, VP of Program Operations, VP of Business Operations, and other key stakeholders on all financial matters, making recommendations and suggesting proactive strategies to keep SBCS on track. • Prepare, monitor, and update the annual operating budget. • Coordinate and compile all necessary documents for the annual agency audit. • Prepare and monitor contract budgets, forecasts, and internal financial plans and processes. • Support accounting, general ledger, and operations functions, ensuring that systems are in place to guarantee timeliness and accuracy. • Drive best financial practices within SBCS through standard operating procedures, and keep the senior leadership team, Board, and staff up to date on SBCS' financial status. • Serve as a point of reference for all growth plans and projects within SBCS. • Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed to monitor, evaluate, and optimize cash flow and liquidity. • Build relationships with stakeholders and service providers including banks, funders, vendors, and outside consultants. • Utilize technology to optimize all reporting and analytical functions. • Ensure SBCS meets critical regulatory and legal compliance benchmarks. • Supervise, coach, and mentor staff to achieve individual and organizational success. • Anticipate organizational needs and proactively propose solutions.
BACKGROUND PROFILE
• Committed to SBCS’ mission of service and support. • Strategic and hands-on approach to finance, accounting, and operations; adept at analysis, business planning, budget development, and forecasting. • Successful leadership and management experience in finance and business operations and proficiency with accounting software. • Demonstrated experience with audit, contract/grants management, legal compliance, and regulatory oversight. • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts and technical data to stakeholders from non-finance related backgrounds. • Effective public speaker, including presentations to senior management, the Board, and outside stakeholders/partners. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate staff to achieve goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Sarah Thompson, Senior Director, Blair Search Partners 1855 1st Ave., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101 sarah@blairsearchpartners.com
Full Time
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
What We Do
SBCS has been committed to supporting the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth, and families for over 50 years. SBCS’ services and support – based on the strengths of local communities – assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential. With a budget of nearly $61 million, the support of over 1,200 community volunteers, and a staff of 500 dedicated professionals working in schools, police departments, family resource centers, and affordable housing locations, SBCS is truly transforming the community. Through comprehensive and coordinated initiatives focused on the areas of child well-being, youth development, family wellness, and community engagement, SBCS responds to the needs of the community with a strengths-based approach, serving more than 50,000 clients each year. For more information, please visit: www.sbcssandiego.org
LEADERSHIP & CULTURE
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will join a dedicated, experienced, and exceptionally talented team working collaboratively to serve the community. In 2021, SBCS was honored to receive the inaugural “Inspire & Enable Award” from the San Diego Foundation for its incredible achievement in enabling community solutions to improve the quality of life in the San Diego region. A well-respected leader in the community, President & CEO, Kathryn Lembo attributed the recognition to the hard work and commitment of SBCS’ staff. Since joining SBCS in 1982, Kathryn has transformed the organization from a tiny drop-in center for drug-abusing teens, into one of the largest social service and community development agencies serving San Diego County. The organization has achieved tremendous organic growth, based on a highly supportive family-like culture focused on the personal and professional growth of each team member.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Salary – $250,000 - $275,000 DOE/Neg. • Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance. • 403(b) retirement plan, SBCS will match 100% of the employee contribution up to 10%, vested at 100% on the 6th year of employment. • 18 paid days off, 10 days of accrued paid sick days per year, and 13 paid holidays. • Flexible spending accounts and dependent care.
LOCATION
This is a hybrid role based out of SBCS’ main office at 430 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is an exciting time to join SBCS as the organization embarks on its most ambitious fundraising and branding campaign ever. In addition to investing in programs, the campaign includes ground-up construction of a new administration and services center, located in the heart of Downtown Chula Vista. Reporting to the President & CEO, the CFO will manage a $61 million annual operating budget, with overall strategic and operational responsibility for SBCS’ Finance and Accounting department, including payroll. They will lead an exceptionally talented team, managing one direct report and a team of 15 staff. Serving as a key thought partner to the CEO, the CFO will work across every area of the organization, partnering with the Board, leadership, and staff on organizational planning, development, and assessment activities. This high-profile and extremely collaborative position will also represent the organization externally, partnering with executives at other leading organizations on coordinated initiatives that align with SBCS’ mission. This is a tremendous opportunity for a strategic financial leader with a track record of supporting a growing organization to meet future expansion.
Priority areas in the first 12 months include:
• Build a deep understanding of the community, cultivating relationships with stakeholders. • Become ingrained in the organization, building relationships with the team, and becoming familiar with SBCS’ history, programs, partners, and contracts. • Analyze SBCS’ current organizational structure, with a focus on the finance and accounting systems; recommend opportunities for streamlining and modernization.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as an internal consultant to the CEO, Board, VP of Program Operations, VP of Business Operations, and other key stakeholders on all financial matters, making recommendations and suggesting proactive strategies to keep SBCS on track. • Prepare, monitor, and update the annual operating budget. • Coordinate and compile all necessary documents for the annual agency audit. • Prepare and monitor contract budgets, forecasts, and internal financial plans and processes. • Support accounting, general ledger, and operations functions, ensuring that systems are in place to guarantee timeliness and accuracy. • Drive best financial practices within SBCS through standard operating procedures, and keep the senior leadership team, Board, and staff up to date on SBCS' financial status. • Serve as a point of reference for all growth plans and projects within SBCS. • Generate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as needed to monitor, evaluate, and optimize cash flow and liquidity. • Build relationships with stakeholders and service providers including banks, funders, vendors, and outside consultants. • Utilize technology to optimize all reporting and analytical functions. • Ensure SBCS meets critical regulatory and legal compliance benchmarks. • Supervise, coach, and mentor staff to achieve individual and organizational success. • Anticipate organizational needs and proactively propose solutions.
BACKGROUND PROFILE
• Committed to SBCS’ mission of service and support. • Strategic and hands-on approach to finance, accounting, and operations; adept at analysis, business planning, budget development, and forecasting. • Successful leadership and management experience in finance and business operations and proficiency with accounting software. • Demonstrated experience with audit, contract/grants management, legal compliance, and regulatory oversight. • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts and technical data to stakeholders from non-finance related backgrounds. • Effective public speaker, including presentations to senior management, the Board, and outside stakeholders/partners. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate staff to achieve goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY, PLEASE CONTACT:
Sarah Thompson, Senior Director, Blair Search Partners 1855 1st Ave., Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101 sarah@blairsearchpartners.com
Director of Partner Services & Digital Engagement Marketing
Position Overview
KU Marketing serves the University of Kansas and its many stakeholders by engaging external people for mutual benefit. We support many service lines across the university including student recruitment, branding, conferences & events, professional development programming, student services, and many more. This role leads several key pieces of these exciting marketing opportunities and the resulting benefits to students, employees, Kansans and the members of our local and regional community.
KU’s director of partner services & digital engagement delivers in three key areas.
First, the role leads the team that is the primary interface between KU Marketing and its internal University of Kansas partners, including strategy development, planning, regular communications in support of the delivery of marketing services, and results tracking and reporting. KU Marketing is not a vendor or supplier to other KU units, but rather a strategic partner working toward shared goals. KU’s director of partner services & digital engagement and the strategists reporting to the role engage in strategy development and regular communications with partners. Those communications include proactive notifications and issue avoidance, work reviews and approvals, status updates, change requests, financial and labor budget statuses, and KPI and results reporting.
Second, the role oversees the execution of digital tactics in support of Marketing’s plans and partner goals. Vital to the success of partner relationships and strategy are execution, tracking, analysis and reporting. For that reason and others, the digital experience team reports to this role as do the analysts within KU Marketing. The digital marketing functions that report to this role include digital advertising, KU Marketing’s portion of CRM utilization and marketing automation, email production, website design and development, and search engine optimization.
Third, the director of partner services & digital engagement collaborates with other teams and functions within Marketing and occasionally external vendors for brand alignment, creative services, project and resource management, and more to deliver upon strategies and plans. The director is a senior leader within KU Marketing, working on broad strategies and advising the chief marketing officer on varied topics.
KU Marketing is the central marketing unit at the university. It directly acts on KU’s strategic plan and institutional branding while also serving diverse internal partners. Key partners, and therefore work, include recruitment marketing for credit-bearing (e.g., degrees) and non-credit programs (e.g., professional development) delivered in several locations and modalities, conference and event services, on-campus events, student and campus services, economic development, KU affiliates, and others. KU Marketing offers a full complement of marketing services including copywriting, editing, design, video, photo and digital. Tactics delivered include digital and print advertising, direct mail, social media, email, webpages, CRM support and marketing automation, printed materials, research, press releases, and others.
The director of partner services & digital engagement reports to KU’s chief marketing officer.
Job Description
Internal Communications 40%
• Oversee and personally engage in the relationships between KU Marketing and its internal partners. This includes creating as needed and implementing methods for strategy development, regular communication, performance reporting, and optimizing partner success and satisfaction. • Serve as oversight on the success and health of each relationship, including celebrating wins, reporting the status of relationships to the chief marketing officer, and resolving issues and escalations.
Oversee digital tactics Execution 30%
• Ensure that digital marketing strategies and tactics are executed in line with established strategies and plans, as well as high levels of quality and partner satisfaction. • Team members reporting to the director will perform the hands-on work of digital marketing.
Strategy development 10% • In the service of our partners and for those matters driven by Marketing, develop relevant, practical, actionable and high-potential strategies. • Work with other members of Marketing to generate and vet ideas, align work, and create project plans. Some strategy may be developed by team members and reviewed by the director.
Leadership and management 10% • Lead the several team members who report to the role and manage their productivity, engagement and employment at KU. • Support team members’ needs including but not limited to performance, hiring and departures, professional development, equipment, and more. • Fill in for team members during absences, as possible. Oversee budgets for specific partners, campaigns, and initiatives. • Serve as a senior member of KU Marketing leadership by supporting, advising and acting on top priorities and issues.
Tracking, analyzing and reporting 5% • Relying on the role’s team members for execution, the director will ensure Marketing is tracking marketing activities, analyzing the leading indicators and final results to identify success and opportunities for optimization, and reporting progress and outcomes to leadership and partners.
Other relevant duties as assigned 5%
Position Requirements
The position is hybrid in which incumbent works on-site and remote based on a set schedule. Incumbent will work at the KU Lawrence campus and at least 16 hours at the KU Edwards Campus and may work from an approved productive location at other times. Travel between Lawrence and Overland Park, KS (KU Edwards).
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations, or related discipline and seven (7) years of professional experience OR a Master's Degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations, or related field and five (5) years of professional experience in the field. • Seven (7) years of account management experience. • Five (5) years of supervisory experience. • Experience developing, communicating and implementing strategic marketing plans for complex, large campaigns and/or clients, as evidenced by application materials. • Experience developing and executing digital marketing strategies and tactics including at least five (5) of the following focus areas: digital advertising, website development, search engine optimization, CRM/marketing automation configuration and utilization, content marketing, marketing (mass) emails, and/or database marketing. • Experience tracking, analyzing and reporting the performance and outcomes of marketing strategies and tactics
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations or closely-related discipline • Five (5) or more years of professional experience in higher education. • Ten (10) or more years of full-time, professional experience in marketing communications • Ten (10) or more years of full-time, professional experience in account management • Experience employing contemporary best practices for successful account management. • Experience regularly using the Slate CRM and/or Hubspot CRM as a marketer or administrator. • Experience working on marketing or communications on a team of more than 20 professionals and for an organization of more than 1,000 employees • Google Ads certification. • Search engine optimization experience and/or certification. • Experience preparing and delivering written and verbal presentations to diverse audiences including senior leaders. • Familiarity with operational finances such as budget management and ROI analysis. • Familiarity with University of Kansas operations, policies and procedures.
Contact Information to Applicants
Chris Gregory, cgregory@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes: • Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Resume. • Contact information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor). • Completion of the online application. • Application review begins Thursday, June 8, 2023 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range $105,000 to $115,000, final determination commensurate with experience Application Review Begins: 08-Jun-2023 Anticipated Start Date: 17-Jul-2023 Primary Campus:University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular FLSA Status: Executive Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with travel between KU Lawrence and Edwards Campus in Overland Park, KS. Job Family: Administrative/Management-KUL Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/4186745
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).
Full Time
Director of Partner Services & Digital Engagement Marketing
Position Overview
KU Marketing serves the University of Kansas and its many stakeholders by engaging external people for mutual benefit. We support many service lines across the university including student recruitment, branding, conferences & events, professional development programming, student services, and many more. This role leads several key pieces of these exciting marketing opportunities and the resulting benefits to students, employees, Kansans and the members of our local and regional community.
KU’s director of partner services & digital engagement delivers in three key areas.
First, the role leads the team that is the primary interface between KU Marketing and its internal University of Kansas partners, including strategy development, planning, regular communications in support of the delivery of marketing services, and results tracking and reporting. KU Marketing is not a vendor or supplier to other KU units, but rather a strategic partner working toward shared goals. KU’s director of partner services & digital engagement and the strategists reporting to the role engage in strategy development and regular communications with partners. Those communications include proactive notifications and issue avoidance, work reviews and approvals, status updates, change requests, financial and labor budget statuses, and KPI and results reporting.
Second, the role oversees the execution of digital tactics in support of Marketing’s plans and partner goals. Vital to the success of partner relationships and strategy are execution, tracking, analysis and reporting. For that reason and others, the digital experience team reports to this role as do the analysts within KU Marketing. The digital marketing functions that report to this role include digital advertising, KU Marketing’s portion of CRM utilization and marketing automation, email production, website design and development, and search engine optimization.
Third, the director of partner services & digital engagement collaborates with other teams and functions within Marketing and occasionally external vendors for brand alignment, creative services, project and resource management, and more to deliver upon strategies and plans. The director is a senior leader within KU Marketing, working on broad strategies and advising the chief marketing officer on varied topics.
KU Marketing is the central marketing unit at the university. It directly acts on KU’s strategic plan and institutional branding while also serving diverse internal partners. Key partners, and therefore work, include recruitment marketing for credit-bearing (e.g., degrees) and non-credit programs (e.g., professional development) delivered in several locations and modalities, conference and event services, on-campus events, student and campus services, economic development, KU affiliates, and others. KU Marketing offers a full complement of marketing services including copywriting, editing, design, video, photo and digital. Tactics delivered include digital and print advertising, direct mail, social media, email, webpages, CRM support and marketing automation, printed materials, research, press releases, and others.
The director of partner services & digital engagement reports to KU’s chief marketing officer.
Job Description
Internal Communications 40%
• Oversee and personally engage in the relationships between KU Marketing and its internal partners. This includes creating as needed and implementing methods for strategy development, regular communication, performance reporting, and optimizing partner success and satisfaction. • Serve as oversight on the success and health of each relationship, including celebrating wins, reporting the status of relationships to the chief marketing officer, and resolving issues and escalations.
Oversee digital tactics Execution 30%
• Ensure that digital marketing strategies and tactics are executed in line with established strategies and plans, as well as high levels of quality and partner satisfaction. • Team members reporting to the director will perform the hands-on work of digital marketing.
Strategy development 10% • In the service of our partners and for those matters driven by Marketing, develop relevant, practical, actionable and high-potential strategies. • Work with other members of Marketing to generate and vet ideas, align work, and create project plans. Some strategy may be developed by team members and reviewed by the director.
Leadership and management 10% • Lead the several team members who report to the role and manage their productivity, engagement and employment at KU. • Support team members’ needs including but not limited to performance, hiring and departures, professional development, equipment, and more. • Fill in for team members during absences, as possible. Oversee budgets for specific partners, campaigns, and initiatives. • Serve as a senior member of KU Marketing leadership by supporting, advising and acting on top priorities and issues.
Tracking, analyzing and reporting 5% • Relying on the role’s team members for execution, the director will ensure Marketing is tracking marketing activities, analyzing the leading indicators and final results to identify success and opportunities for optimization, and reporting progress and outcomes to leadership and partners.
Other relevant duties as assigned 5%
Position Requirements
The position is hybrid in which incumbent works on-site and remote based on a set schedule. Incumbent will work at the KU Lawrence campus and at least 16 hours at the KU Edwards Campus and may work from an approved productive location at other times. Travel between Lawrence and Overland Park, KS (KU Edwards).
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations, or related discipline and seven (7) years of professional experience OR a Master's Degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations, or related field and five (5) years of professional experience in the field. • Seven (7) years of account management experience. • Five (5) years of supervisory experience. • Experience developing, communicating and implementing strategic marketing plans for complex, large campaigns and/or clients, as evidenced by application materials. • Experience developing and executing digital marketing strategies and tactics including at least five (5) of the following focus areas: digital advertising, website development, search engine optimization, CRM/marketing automation configuration and utilization, content marketing, marketing (mass) emails, and/or database marketing. • Experience tracking, analyzing and reporting the performance and outcomes of marketing strategies and tactics
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in marketing, communications, business, public relations or closely-related discipline • Five (5) or more years of professional experience in higher education. • Ten (10) or more years of full-time, professional experience in marketing communications • Ten (10) or more years of full-time, professional experience in account management • Experience employing contemporary best practices for successful account management. • Experience regularly using the Slate CRM and/or Hubspot CRM as a marketer or administrator. • Experience working on marketing or communications on a team of more than 20 professionals and for an organization of more than 1,000 employees • Google Ads certification. • Search engine optimization experience and/or certification. • Experience preparing and delivering written and verbal presentations to diverse audiences including senior leaders. • Familiarity with operational finances such as budget management and ROI analysis. • Familiarity with University of Kansas operations, policies and procedures.
Contact Information to Applicants
Chris Gregory, cgregory@ku.edu
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application includes: • Cover letter addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications. Resume. • Contact information for three professional references (including at least one previous or current supervisor). • Completion of the online application. • Application review begins Thursday, June 8, 2023 and continues until a pool of qualified applicants is identified.
Advertised Salary Range $105,000 to $115,000, final determination commensurate with experience Application Review Begins: 08-Jun-2023 Anticipated Start Date: 17-Jul-2023 Primary Campus:University of Kansas Lawrence Campus FTE: 1.0 Reg/Temp: Regular FLSA Status: Executive Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm with travel between KU Lawrence and Edwards Campus in Overland Park, KS. Job Family: Administrative/Management-KUL Work Location Assignment: Hybrid
If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/4186745
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Civil Rights & Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).