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Jobs
June 29, 2009
Tides Foundation Seeks Director of Donor & Grantmaking Services (San Francisco)
Tides Foundation offers donor advised funds and other grantmaking vehicles along with professional philanthropic advice and comprehensive grants management. It creates opportunities for learning and builds community among donors and grantees committed to fairness, equality and sustainability of this world. The Director supervises four client service teams of philanthropic advisors and develops and implements grantmaking service delivery, grants administration, and strategic partnerships. The position requires a minimum of 10 years of nonprofit management, program and supervisory experience in an organization of $5M +, with at least five years experience in philanthropy. More at http://www.tides.org/about-us/jobs/index.html.
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Seeks Program Officer, International Programs (Los Angeles)
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation's current priority focus areas are Safe Water Development, Homelessness, Children, Substance Abuse, and Catholic Sisters. In addition, the Foundation awards an annual $1.5 million Hilton Humanitarian Prize to an organization judged to have made extraordinary contributions to alleviating human suffering. The Program Officer will play a critical role in helping the Foundation grow and develop its grantmaking in key focus areas by working with a team focused on a variety of international issues. The Program Officer will carry out grantmaking activities, contribute to the strategic development of specific funding initiatives, interface and support key grantees, and work in partnership with other international program team members to advance the mission of the Foundation. More at http://www.hiltonfoundation.org/main.asp?id=106.
June 22, 2009
Funders Network on Trade and Globalization Seeks Program Associate (San Francisco)
The Funders Network on Trade and Globalization was established in the wake of the 1999 Seattle World Trade Organization Ministerial meeting, by foundation officers with diverse interests and portfolios impressed both by the profound impacts of trade and economic globalization on the issues they care about, and by the character and significance of the growing civil society response to global injustice. Over the years FNTG has networked extensively within the funder community and among NGOs, social movements and other civil society actors across a wide array of issues, at local, national and international levels. FNTG seeks a Program Associate to ensure that FNTG initiatives, in particular activities within FNTG's Funder/Movement process, are carried out as planned and that agreed upon tasks and initiatives move forward in ways that achieve overall program goals. More at www.fntg.org.
Foundation for Sustainable Development Seeks Executive Director (San Francisco)
The Foundation for Sustainable Development sends over 200 volunteers abroad to work directly with community-based organization partners and also makes small grants to partner organizations. FSD seeks an Executive Director who is responsible for the administration, management and implementation of all international programs as well as the administration and management of a domestic office and financial/fund development activities. More at www.fsdinternational.org/.
Sea Change Foundation Seeks Administrative Assistant (San Francisco)
Sea Change Foundation is a private foundation that uses targeted philanthropy to leverage the power of the market and the public sector to develop and implement innovative solutions that address the most serious challenges faced by humankind. Currently, the Foundation is entirely focused on the serious threat posed by climate change and has a $50 million annual grants budget. Sea Change Foundation seeks a capable and energetic Administrative Assistant who will provide comprehensive administrative support to members of the Foundation's staff. More at http://www.seachange.org/jobs.html.
June 15, 2009
Central American Women's Fund Seeks Finance/Administration Manager (San Francisco)
The Central American Women's Fund is a public foundation that mobilizes resources for women's organizations in Central AmericaÑparticularly young women's organizationsÑthat are working to defend and promote women's human rights in Central America. The Finance/Administration Manager is responsible for all aspects of the financial management and administration for the organization and is expected to provide sound financial advice and effective financial management as well as manage the administrative functions of the office. This position is a part-time, regular position and reports to and works most closely with the Executive Director. More at http://www.fcmujeres.org/es/.
May 26, 2009
Arcus Foundation Seeks Grants Management Associate (New York)
Founded in 2000, the mission of the Arcus Foundation is to achieve social justice that is inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity and race, and to ensure conservation and respect of the great apes. The Grants Management Associate is part of a three-member unit responsible for all procedural and compliance aspects of grantmaking and grant monitoring to ensure that all of the Foundation's practices comply with its own policies and procedures as well as those of the IRS and other agencies with relevant oversight authority. More at www.arcusfoundation.org.
American Jewish World Service Seeks Two Staff for West Africa Program (New York)
American Jewish World Service (AJWS) supports non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations undertaking grassroots development and human rights initiatives in select countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. AJWS seeks to fill two positions. First, the Grants Team seeks a short-term (2-4 months) temporary hire that will be responsible for assisting the Africa team in the lead-up to the June 2009 docket presented to the AJWS Board of Directors, as well as post-docket follow-up. This position requires someone with a flexible work style, who is able to work independently and who has an interest in being a part of a dynamic and evolving team and organization. Second, AJWS seeks a Program Officer for West Africa to manage AJWS's portfolio of grants in six countries in West Africa and beyond (DRC, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Senegal). S/he works closely with existing grantees, identifies potential new partners, and oversees a portfolio of approximately 40 grants. Reporting to the Senior Program Officer for Africa, s/he plays an integral role in strategic planning for the Africa region and works with others in the Grants Department on cross-regional initiatives. More at http://www.ajws.org/who_we_are/jobs/.
May 18, 2009
AJWS Seeks Program Associate, Americas (New York)
American Jewish World Service supports non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations undertaking grassroots community development and human rights initiatives in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The Americas Program Associate provides administrative and substantive support to the management of AJWS' portfolio of grants in Latin America and the Caribbean and collaborates with Program Officers on setting grantmaking policy in the region as part of a closely knit Grants Department and in collaboration with other AJWS programs, including advocacy, volunteer service, and communications. More at http://www.ajws.org/who_we_are/jobs/program_associate_americas.html.
Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors Seeks Financial Manager (Washington, DC)
Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors is a consulting firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, institutions, and corporations make better philanthropic decisions. Arabella Advisors seeks a dynamic and detail oriented self-starter to serve as a finance manager to support the firm in managing its day-to-day operations and developing and maintaining strong financial controls. More at http://arabella.hrmdirect.com/employment/view.php?req=34634&.
May 11, 2009
The Clarence Foundation Seeks Executive Director (Oakland)
The Clarence Foundation is a publicly supported grantmaking organization based in Oakland, CA whose mission is to promote engaged international philanthropy by serving as a catalyst and host of globally focused giving circles. After ten years of leading the organization, founding Executive Director Marc Manashil will be stepping down from his position, so Clarence is seeking a dynamic and creative individual with a diverse skill set to help the foundation reach its next stage of impact. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of the foundation's programs, operations and fund development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a unique combination of skills in the areas of group work/facilitation, donor recruitment/fundraising and international giving. A complete job description may be downloaded at http://www.theclarencefoundation.org/director_search.pdf.
Connect U.S. Fund Seeks Executive Director (Washington, DC)
The Connect U.S. Fund is seeking a leader committed to a vision of responsible US global engagement and the belief that the whole of NGO advocacy in support of this goal must be greater than the sum of its parts. The Fund is looking for a very high caliber leader and is considering a variety of leadership models, including continuing with a full-time Executive Director or, depending on the seniority and experience of the candidate, a part-time President. More at http://www.connectusfund.org.
May 4, 2009
Grassroots International Seeks Program Assistant (Boston)
Grassroots International works to create a just and sustainable world by building alliances with progressive movements. Grassroots provide grants to Global South partners and joins them in advocating for social change. The primary focus is on land, water, and food as human rights and nourishing the political struggle necessary to achieve these rights. Grassroots seeks an experienced individual to work as a member of its Global Programs Team. The PA will provide administrative and other support to the team. The position is half-time (20 hours per week). More at www.grassrootsonline.org.
The Ford Foundation Seeks Program Officer, Human Rights (New York)
The Ford Foundation's Program Officer, Human Rights, will develop and manage a portfolio of grants and other activities related to Women's Rights and Gender Equity. Building on prior Foundation work, the portfolio will focus on advancing the human rights of low-income and minority women in the US and on addressing the human rights of women worldwide, particularly in the Global South. The portfolio will also continue long-standing efforts to address gender discrimination. More at http://www.fordfound.org/employment/jobs/214.
April 20, 2009
American Jewish World Service Seeks Program Officer for Asia (New York)
Through grants to grassroots organizations, volunteer service, advocacy and education, American Jewish World Service (AJWS) fosters civil society, sustainable development and human rights for all people, while promoting the values and responsibilities of global citizenship within the Jewish community. The Program Officer for Asia manages AJWS' portfolio of grants in Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, coordinates technical assistance opportunities for grantees, collaborates with other Program Officers on setting grant making policy in the region, and on various other initiatives as part of a closely knit Grants Department and in collaboration with other AJWS programs, including advocacy, volunteer service programs, and communications. Responsibilities may also include managing grants in Cambodia. More at www.ajws.org.
Global Fund for Women Seeks Program Associate for the Americas
The Global Fund for Women is an international grantmaking foundation that supports groups working to advance the human rights of women and girls. The Program Associate position provides direct administrative and substantive support to the Regional Team for the Americas. The Program Associate for the Americas reports to and is guided by the Program Team Leader for the Americas. More at http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/about-gfw/jobs/ ProgAssocAmer@globalfundforwomen.org.
April 6, 2009
Global Fund for Women Seeks Regional Director for Asia and Oceania
The Global Fund for Women is an international grant making foundation that supports groups working to advance the human rights of women and girls. GWF seeks candidates with strong interest in a career within the field of women's philanthropy, women's human rights, and commitment to the mission and vision of the foundation to fill the position of Regional Director for Asia and Oceana. More at www.globalfundforwomen.org.
March 30, 2009
American Jewish World Services Seeks Staff for Donor-Advised Fund (New York)
American Jewish World Service (AJWS) is dedicated to alleviating poverty, hunger and disease among the people of the developing world regardless of race, religion or nationality through grants to grassroots organizations, volunteer service, advocacy and education. AJWS seeks to fill two positions. The Grants Manager, Donor-Advised Fund will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of AJWS's grantmaking for the donor-advised fund, a new initiative that will allow AJWS to conduct targeted international grantmaking on behalf of donors committed to social justice. The Administrative Coordinator, Donor-Advised Fund will provide comprehensive administrative support to the grants manager for the donor-advised fund. More at http://ajws.org/who_we_are/jobs.
March 23, 2009
Resource Generation and Allies Seek Director for Making Money Make Change Retreat
Making Money Make Change is a three-day gathering of progressive young people with financial wealth and community members. Through workshops, community building activities and panel discussions this conference is designed to explore various aspects of wealth and social change philanthropy. The conference partner organizations are the Tides Foundation, Third Wave Foundation, Funding Exchange and Resource Generation. This coalition seeks a Retreat Director to manage and coordinate the next retreat. This is a project-based consultant position for one year with hours per week fluctuating based on workload and timeline. Deadline: March 27. More at www.resourcegeneration.org.
Environmental Grantmakers Association Seeks Executive Director (New York)
The Environmental Grantmakers Association (EGA), a non-profit membership organization, helps member organizations become more effective environmental grantmakers through information sharing, collaboration, and networking. The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing the organization's day-to-day activities and operations and managing relationships with members, staff, and the board. EGA's signature activity is an annual conference that provides networking, education, and inspiration for its membership. The Executive Director has ultimate responsibility for insuring the excellence and impact of this important event. More at www.ega.org.
Trace Foundation Seeks Director, Research Office (New York)
Trace Foundation funds and implements initiatives related to social, cultural, education, health, economic, and environmental development in Tibetan communities in the Southwest and Northwest regions of China including Qinghai Province, Sichuan Province, Gansu Province, and the Tibet Autonomous Region. The Director of the Research Office will be responsible for the overall management of the Research Office, which aims to contribute to the advancement of knowledge regarding Tibetan communities in China, and the complexities of the ongoing modernization process. More at www.trace.org.
March 16, 2009
Resource Generation Seeks a Coordinator for the CORE Program
Resource Generation is a national organization that works with young people with financial wealth who are supporting and challenging each other to effect progressive social change through the creative, responsible and strategic use of financial and other resources. The CORE Program has developed activities and partnerships to support Resource Generation's growing community of young people of color with wealth and will publish a book of stories and articles that will serve as an organizing tool. Resource Generation is seeking a CORE Coordinator to lead outreach and organizing initiatives that will build the base of CORE constituents, support constituent leadership development, and coordinate completion of the book. See the full job description at: http://www.resourcegeneration.org/Help/employment.html.
February 16, 2009
Women's Funding Network Seeks Administrative Assistant (San Francisco)
Women's Funding Network is a world-wide membership of 130 women's and girls' funds whose members support the solutions of women and girls through local, national and international grants. WFN advances this movement by supporting these funds through innovative programs and capacity-building expertise. WFN is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Administrative Assistant for Programs and Membership Services. More at www.wfnet.org.
January 26, 2009
Global Fund for Women Seeks Technical Support Associate (San Francisco)
The Global Fund for Women is an international grant making foundation that supports groups working to advance the human rights of women and girls. Since its inception in 1987, the Global Fund has granted over $61 million to more than 3,500 women's groups in 167 countries. The Technical Support Associate works closely with the IT Operations Manager to provide timely desktop support for the staff as well as ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the organization's information systems. More at http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/cms/about-gfw/jobs/TechSptAssoc@globalfundforwomen.org.
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