Resource Center: Jobs in Philanthropy
As a service to people seeking employment in foundations and to grantmakers with jobs to fill, NCG is pleased to post foundation-related job openings announced by our member grantmakers and partners. If you wish to post a job opening, please use our online submission form. Postings will be hosted for one month unless we are requested to remove it sooner.
The following are just a few of the many websites that list additional information about jobs in philanthropy and the nonprofit sector:
OpportunityKnocks.org, the Internet's leading source of Philanthropy & other nonprofit jobs and career opportunities. Their on-line information is available at www.opportunitynocs.org
The Foundation Center web site includes a national jobs corner (http://fdncenter.org/about/careers/index.html) with jobs in philanthropy throughout the U.S.
The Giving Forum lists jobs available at other regional associations on their Web site at givingforum.org/about/jobs.html.
In addition to the above, many of the individual foundations now list job availabilities on their Web sites. In most cases you can find these searching on the foundation name.
POSTED 06/30/08
Koret Foundation
Program Officer
Program Assistant
POSTED 06/30/08
Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund
Administrative Coordinator
POSTED 06/30/08
Tides Foundation
multiple listings>>
POSTED 06/25/08
Skoll Foundation
Marketing Programs Coordinator
Grant Specialist
Program Officer
POSTED 06/25/08
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors
Vice President
POSTED 06/24/08
Sea Change Foundation
Program Associate
POSTED 06/24/08
Y&H Soda Foundation
Program Assistant
POSTED 06/20/08
Southern California Grantmakers
Director of Finance and Administration
POSTED 06/13/08
Walter S. Johnson Foundation
Grants Administrator
POSTED 06/11/08
California Council for the Humanities
Director of Programs
POSTED 06/11/08
Mitchell Kapor Foundation
Grantee Advocate
POSTED 06/11/08
San Francisco Foundation
Finance Assistant
Program Assistant
POSTED 06/05/08
Goldman Environmental Prize
Administrative Assistant
POSTED 06/30/08
Tides Foundation
multiple listings>>
POSTED 05/19/08
Stewardship Council
multiple listings>>
UPDATED 05/19/08
Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation
multiple listings >>
UPDATED 05/19/08
The David & Lucile Packard Foundation
multiple listings>>
UPDATED 05/19/08
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
multiple listings >>
UPDATED 05/19/08
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
multiple listings>>
Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund
Administrative Coordinator
BACKGROUND
The Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund, a private foundation established in 1951, reflects the founders’ commitment to support nonprofit organizations working on issues related to the environment, population, Jewish affairs, and quality of life in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Fund’s endowment is approximately $500 million with annual giving currently in the $50 million range. The Goldman Fund shares office space in the Presidio of San Francisco with the Goldman Environmental Foundation, and both are led by the same Executive Director. While they are two separate entities, the Fund and the Foundation coordinate most operations.
The Administrative Coordinator provides support to the Executive Director, Administrator and program staff, and oversees office operations for both the Fund and the Foundation. The position is full-time (37.5 hours per week), non-exempt, and reports to the Executive Director.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Administrative Coordinator’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Supporting the Executive Director and Fund program staff by:
• Drafting memos and correspondence
• Maintaining and coordinating calendars
• Scheduling travel and meetings, including catering and set-up
• Responding to requests from grant seekers, grant applicants and the general public
• Communicating with grantees
• Scheduling Board and Advisory Committee meetings
• Assisting with preparation of the Fund’s and Foundation’s quarterly Board dockets
• Performing organizational and administrative tasks such as creating and maintaining files, copying and faxing
• Handling other administrative tasks as requested
2. Supporting the Administrator by assisting with:
• Accounts payable and grant payments
• Preparing for audits, annual budgets, and tax filings
• Posting job openings and scheduling interviews
• Scheduling employees’ annual performance reviews
• Tracking employees’ vacation and sick leave balances
• Assisting with special projects as requested
3. Coordinating facilities issues with guidance from the Administrator, including:
• Serving as liaison with IT, telephone and other office vendors
• Scheduling building maintenance and repairs
• Assisting with capital purchases and leasehold improvements
• Ensuring full coverage at the reception desk
• Monitoring and ordering office supplies
• Overseeing postage and copy machines
• Posting outgoing mail, opening and distributing incoming mail
• Other responsibilities as assigned
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum of three years’ substantive administrative experience
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and demonstrated discretion handling sensitive information
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the tenacity to see tasks through to completion in an accurate and thoughtful manner
• Excellent tact and written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Strong work ethic and a track record of being proactive and willing to pitch in as needed
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a small, often fast-paced office
• Prefer experience with databases and B.A./B.S. degree
COMPENSATION
The Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Send cover letter and resume to:
AC Search
Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund
P.O. Box 29924
San Francisco, CA 94129
Fax: 415-345-9686
E-mail: resumes@goldmanfund.org
NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!
The Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund is an equal opportunity employers. All final candidates must provide 3-6 relevant employment references, and be able to verify the right to work in the United States.
Sea Change Foundation
Program Associate
Sea Change Foundation seeks an energetic and versatile Program Associate who will provide program and grants management support as a member of the Foundation’s program strategy team, including handling a range of administrative, analytical and research projects. The Program Associate will be an important member of the Foundation’s small staff and must demonstrate independence and initiative as well as an enthusiasm for the Foundation’s mission. S/he must be able to quickly locate, analyze and synthesize complex information and interact effectively with the Foundation’s Board members and staff, exercising discretion and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Based in San Francisco, Sea Change Foundation is a new 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 devoting its entire $50 million annual grants budget to addressing the serious threats posed by global climate change.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
- Conduct research and analysis related to a variety of topics, individuals and prospective grantee organizations.
- Generate succinct summary responses to requests for specific and/or contextual information in a timely manner.
- Assist with the grantmaking process, including the production of reports, spreadsheets and other materials to be reviewed by the Foundation’s Executive Director and Board.
- Help maintain accurate electronic and physical files for grantees, prospects, peer funders and partner organizations.
- Stay current on key developments, trends, emerging issues, interventions and innovations related to climate change, clean energy issues and grantmaking.
- Assist with internal and external communications.
- Compose substantive correspondence and memos.
- Provide administrative and operational support, and coordinate with other program and administrative staff as needed.
- Handle special projects as they arise and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- B.A./B.S. required with three years (minimum) of related work experience
- Demonstrated interest and experience in climate change issues
- Willingness to take direction, work independently and as a team member
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to synthesize information
- Ability to prioritize time sensitive projects
- Well organized and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Accustomed to high professional standards and expectations
- Demonstrated research and analytical skills
- Understanding of the philanthropy, grantmaking and nonprofit operations
- Familiarity with CyberGrants or similar database programs
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office software suite and Google Applications
- Flexibility and sense of humor; ability to learn and adapt within an evolving organization
Compensation and Benefits: Compensation is very competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience. Excellent benefits, including full medical, dental and vision; a 2:1 matching retirement plan; education expense reimbursement and disability benefits.
To Apply: Please email your resume with a short cover letter (no longer than two pages) to: info@seachange.org.
Due to the small size of our staff and the anticipated level of interest in this position, we will not be able to respond to all inquires. Please accept our thanks in advance for your interest and our apologies for not being able to respond personally.
Please do not call or email the Foundation to request more information or follow-up. If we would like more information from you we will attempt to get back to you within two weeks of your resume submission.
Please do not post or forward to online lists.
Walter S. Johnson Foundation
Grants Administrator
Small Menlo Park family foundation seeks a grants administrator to track and follow proposals and grants, coordinate quarterly Board meetings and Board books, and prepare grant payments and other payables. The successful candidate will have demonstrated organizational and file management skills, meeting preparation and planning experience and familiarity with Quickbooks and Excel.
Please email resume and cover letter stating salary requirements to Pancho Chang.
Inquiries received before June 27, 2008 will be considered first. No phone inquiries.
More information here about the Walter S. Johnson Foundation
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