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Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust Seeks Director, Poor & Needy DivisionThe Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust is one of the largest philanthropic organizations in North Carolina, with annual distributions of approximately $28 million. Through the Poor and Needy Division, the Trust responds to basic life needs and invests in solutions that improve the quality of life for financially needy residents of Forsyth County. The division seeks impact through two program areas: Providing Basic Needs and Increasing Self Reliance. Providing Basic Needs is defined as alleviating the effect of poverty on daily life by providing health care, shelter, and food. In this program area, the Trust has chosen health care as the area of emphasis and priority. Increasing Self Reliance is defined as addressing the root causes of poverty and increasing opportunities for individuals and families to achieve and maintain a higher quality of life. In this program area, the Trust has chosen supportive housing, education, and job training as the areas of emphasis and priority. Position
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Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Seeks Program OfficerThe Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is a private foundation with a mission to improve the quality of the lives of the people of North Carolina. The Foundation was established in 1936 as a memorial to Z. Smith Reynolds, the youngest son of R. J. Reynolds. Since that time, the Foundation has been engaged in progressive grantmaking in North Carolina. The current focus areas of the Foundation’s grantmaking are Community Economic Development, Democracy and Civic Engagement, Environment, Pre-Collegiate Education, and Social Justice and Equity. This Program Officer will work on a team with another Program Officer to provide services to the Foundation’s focus areas of Community Economic Development and Social Justice and Equity. The position includes analyzing grant applications, helping grantees build organizational capacity, developing effective strategies for the Foundation to facilitate positive change, and evaluating the effectiveness of the Foundation’s past grantmaking. All final grant decisions are made by the Trustees of the Foundation. Requirements: Must have a Bachelors Degree or higher. Must have excellent analytical, critical and strategic thinking, organizational, writing and communications skills. Must be deeply committed to the values of the Foundation. Must be able to work well in a team, value diversity, work well with people of various cultural, ethnic, geographic and economic backgrounds, and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Experience in economic development, commitment to or knowledge of the State of North Carolina, capacity to do research and data analysis, and a good working knowledge of current information technology are preferred. Humility, curiosity, self-confidence and a sense of humor are desirable traits. The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all races, genders, religions, ethnicities, nationalities and sexual preferences. Please submit a cover letter, a résumé and three references electronically to: We will begin reviewing résumés on June 23, 2008. The position will remain open until filled.
Council on Foundations Seeks Managing Director of Community Foundation ServicesThe Council on Foundations is a membership organization of more than 2,000 grant-making foundations and giving programs worldwide, providing sector-wide leadership, government relations and legal services, networking opportunities and other services to its members and to the general public for the purpose of improving and advancing organized philanthropy. The Managing Director of the Council’s Community Foundation Services, provides professional staff leadership in the design and delivery of programs specifically related to Community Foundations. These programs advance the current priorities of the field as embodied in the multi-year Plan of Action for Community Foundations. The Plan of Action was developed by the Community Foundation Leadership Team and incorporated into the Council’s Operating Plan. A strong component of the current Plan of Action is enhancing community leadership and knowledge management within the field. The Plan encompasses organizational development and professional development programming; field research and comparative business models; the administration of the National Standards for U.S. based Community Foundations and public policy input. This work is at the nexus of this national and growing international field, with complex leadership and management responsibilities. The successful candidate will understand the work of Community Foundations within the broader role of organized philanthropy and within the work of the Council and be able to make connections with people and initiatives within this context. This position requires demonstrated success with facilitative leadership of volunteers to develop and manage programs and initiatives. Excellent communications skills (up, down, lateral) are required. This is a challenging position, but an equally gratifying position. This is a position in which a successful professional can make a dramatic contribution to the Council’s sector wide leadership, to the field of Community Foundations, and to our many close philanthropic partners around the World. The Council seeks an exceptional individual to fill this position. Major Work Functions
Major Duties and Responsibilities Volunteer Leadership: oversees the staffing of the Community Foundations Leadership Team and its Chair, and provides collaboration, guidance and support. Enables the Leadership Team members to carry out their responsibilities as described in the “Shared Leadership Plan.” Enables community foundations to realize their vision of acting collectively as a field by facilitating thought leadership, expertise and relationship building that will help them reach consensus on difficult issues. Works with volunteer leadership to plan for the future by identifying new opportunities and ideas, trends, and emerging issues. Program Leadership: works collaboratively with the volunteer leadership and relevant Council staff to help translate the priorities set by the Community Foundation Leadership Team into programmatic goals and implementation strategies, and contributes knowledge and expertise as questions and issues arise from external or internal sources. Initiates internal communications (through briefings or other methods) to share knowledge and ideas as they evolve so that Council staff and the Community Foundation Leadership Team stay current and make informed decisions. Managerial Leadership: establishes position requirements, hires and supervises staff necessary to implement programs and services for Community Foundations. Provide direct supervision to the Director of Community Foundation Services and three full time individuals serving in Coordinator positions. Financial Leadership: provides overall stewardship of budgets and grant funds for Community Foundation programs; identifies funding opportunities and requirements and works with the Community Foundation Leadership Team, Council staff leadership, and Council Board of Directors to obtain necessary resources. Provides guidance and support to the Community Foundations Leadership Team in building the Special Projects Fund. External Relations: serves as a liaison to consultants and implementation partners who are engaged by the Community Foundation Leadership Team and the Council to advance the Plan of Action. Represents the goals of the Community Foundation field to potentially beneficial partnerships with other organizations and networks, such as foundations, regional associations of grantmakers, community foundation associations and networks, the professional groups of community foundation staff, academic centers on philanthropy, professional advisor associations, or other related nonprofit organizations, consulting firms or strategy groups. Working Relationships Reports to the Vice President, Programs and Constituency Services and engages the Vice President in advocating for Community Foundation issues and in fostering access to the President and CEO; the Executive Vice President and COO as well as the Council Board of Directors. Supervises the Director of Community Foundation Services who, in turn, supervises three coordinators. Works collaboratively with senior Council colleagues at the Council in government relations, communications, legal services, education and diversity programs, conference planning and other constituency services to meet the service needs of Community Foundations. Works collaboratively with Council colleagues in other departments to advance the Council’s overall goals and objectives and serve as role model for Council’s enduring values. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of members and to work well with diverse staff and volunteers. Facilitates and supports accountability among multiple constituencies and helping them to achieve mutually agreed upon goals. Serves as a contact where appropriate for Council members who are serving in a volunteer leadership capacity. Organizes and/or participates in meetings with other organizations when appropriate as a representative of the Council and of the Community Foundation constituency. Minimum Work Requirements Knowledge: Knowledge of Community Foundations and the field of philanthropy, grantmaking, fundraising, and the legal and tax aspects of nonprofit organizations and of charitable giving are particularly desired. Experience: Appropriate candidates will have many years of non-profit experience in management positions and demonstrated success in leading and working with volunteers. Direct experience with Community Foundations is preferred. Senior level policy experience, including providing guidance to volunteer leaders and participating in staff teams that translate policy into programs. Experience in fundraising. A track record of achievement in one or more of the priorities endorsed by the community foundation field: professional development, legislative advocacy, technology, standards of practice, community impact through grantmaking, and national marketing. Skills and Abilities: Strong facilitative leadership, issue expertise, consensus building, and analytical skills. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of members and to work well with a diverse staff. Demonstrated commitment to philanthropy and the goals of Community Foundations. An excellent reputation for working with volunteers and being accountable to multiple constituencies. Attention to detail, with ability to delegate. Entrepreneurship. How to Apply: Applications should include information which directly addresses how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and summary of work. Internal applicants may submit a resume and cover letter directly to the Human Resources. Where to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to: Council on Foundations, Human Resources Department, Ref. No. 480, 2121 Crystal Drive, Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22202 or email to: employment@cof.org. Music Maker Relief Foundation Seeks Development DirectorMusic Maker Relief Foundation is a nonprofit organization located in Hillsborough, NC, that helps the true pioneers and forgotten heroes of Southern music gain recognition and meet their day to day needs. We present these musical traditions to the world so American culture will flourish and be preserved for future generations. We are a small, grassroots nonprofit founded in 1994. We have 4 other full time employees. See www.musicmaker.org. The organization is seeking a full time development director.
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