Grantmakers Without Borders
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR

Full-time position based in San Francisco, CA

Grantmakers Without Borders (Gw/oB), a philanthropic network, is dedicated to increasing funding for international social justice and environmental sustainability and to improving the practice of international grantmaking. Members include private foundations, grantmaking public charities, individual major donors, and philanthropic support organizations. Gw/oB provides capacity-building support to international grantmakers both novice and experienced. We offer a space for education, community and collaboration among international social change grantmakers. We advocate before policymakers on behalf of social change grantmakers, and we work to leverage the philanthropic sector to increase funding to the global South. Gw/oB is not itself a grantmaker but rather a philanthropic support organization. Gw/oB is a project of the Tides Center.

Grantmakers Without Borders seeks a strategic-thinking, hard-working and committed individual to join our team as full-time Membership Coordinator. She/he will lead the coordination of activities aimed at building and sustaining a strong and engaged membership, as well as fundraising.

Among the responsibilities of the Membership Coordinator will be:

• Developing and implementing a vigorous membership renewal plan for current members and a strategy for new member recruitment
• Fundraising for grant support from both individuals and institutions
• Editing the Weekly Planet, Gw/oB's membership e-newsletter
• Coordinating member gatherings in San Francisco and elsewhere
• Organizing Gw/oB's Membership Directory and Annual Member Survey
• Helping to coordinate Gw/oB's annual conference

The Membership Coordinator will possess most or all of the following qualifications:

• The Membership Coordinator must be a true "people person" and demonstrate exemplary personal skills: warmth, friendliness, tact, compassion and confidence
• At the same time, she/he must possess the ability to thrive in a very independent work setting, with a limited amount of supervision
• Fundraising experience
• Experience in a membership association
• Experience in a nonprofit setting, ideally in an international nonprofit and/or foundation
• Organizational skills, close attention to detail, and ability to focus and follow through
• Strong writing and editing skills
• A demonstrated interest in international issues
• A passion for learning about global philanthropy and for sharing that knowledge with others
• Experience with other cultures and a high level of sensitivity to cultural differences
• Computer skills and mastery of basic software programs, including eTapestry, and knowledge of the Internet
• Commitment to positive US global engagement and to the ideals of justice, equity, peace and human rights

Full-time. Salary: $47,500 to $60,000 DOE, plus benefits. Some travel required. Gw/oB has offices in Boston and DC, but the Membership Coordinator will be located in San Francisco. There is no deadline for application, however the position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified, so early submission is strongly recommended. To apply, email (Attention: "Hiring Committee") a cover letter and résumé, in Word, to GwoB@gwob.net. Please do not send zipped files. We strongly advise you to clearly summarize your qualifications as they relate to this position in your cover letter or at the beginning of your résumé. No calls, please. For more information on Grantmakers Without Borders, visit www.gwob.net.

Grantmakers Without Borders is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a diverse pool of candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.

Posted January 2008

Grantmakers Without Borders   PO Box 181282   Boston, MA 02118
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