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Title OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER
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Description:

The Community Revitalization Relationship Manager is responsible for supporting the successful enhancement and execution of BAC’s National Property Donation Program. As a member of the team, the Relationship Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with select non-profit organizations seeking the donation of BAC’s REO properties (vacant lots, properties with structures) in support of the Bank’s neighborhood stabilization and community revitalization initiatives. The relationship manager will serve as the day-to-day contact / liaison with nonprofits and the Property Donation team.

Key Requirements :

  • Identify, vett, build and maintain nonprofit relationships for organizations seeking property donations.
  • Ensure organization requests support BAC brand / reputation and community revitalization goals.
  • Review and assess nonprofit applications for property donations.
  • Acts as a liaison with business lines, identifying and leveraging nonprofit partnerships (in collaboration with Market President Network, Local Market Delivery, Government Relations, Bank of America Foundation).
  • Work closely with Property Donations operations team to facilitate identification and acquisition and / or rehab of properties.
  • Support clear, concise and timely communications (internal & external) of property donation efforts.

Required Skills:

  • College degree and 10+ years of related work experience.
  • Knowledge of and active participation in the non-profit community.
  • Strong partnership skills, ability to create and execute strategic plans, self-starter, strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to lead complex bodies of work while being successful at influencing and leading others.
  • Knowledge of the financial industry / real estate industry a plus.
  • Strong computer, technical skills.

Desired Skills:

  • Natural self-starter
  • Strong business partnering skills and outstanding integration expertise; proven ability to work with people at all levels
  • Outstanding business acumen and business development experience
  • Exemplary influencing skills
  • Ability to negotiate
  • Strategic thinker
  • Strong communications skills / public speaking
  • Strong project management skills
  • Budget and financial mgmt. capability
  • Avid learner, tirelessly committed to self-development, training and raising the bar
  • Action oriented
  • Integrity and trust
  • Courage and perseverance

YOU MUST USE THE ORGANIZATION’S WEBSITE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

Organization Website:
 http://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0d052e516e0461c5


Title STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
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The Situation

EVOX Images is the ultimate, most powerful, and complete source for US automotive imagery. They strive to make vehicles available as soon as they are released, providing the most vehicles with the most content, with the highest quality and most compelling imagery. EVOX Images is unmatched in the marketplace, consistently and strategically investing and growing.

To keep up the momentum of industry excellence and success, EVOX Images is seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager, an important new leadership position designed to capture a greater share of the marketplace.

The Position

The successful candidate will generate revenue opportunities with existing strategic accounts, outbound sales, adding new accounts and expanding the organization’s footprint of business on a national basis. This is an opportunity to build sales in the internet sales funnel for automotive dealer solutions providers and portal environments and grow large accounts (over $50K to $1M+) independently. This key player will use consultative selling skills with a highly strategic approach to manage sales cycles from lead generation through close . . .all in a market with significant untapped potential.

The Organization

EVOX Images is an adventure- they pride themselves in continually breaking new ground and leading the industry forward. Known for having the most complete package of unbiased, consistent still and interactive US vehicle imagery, their products are licensed by over 22,000 dealer websites in addition to automobile manufacturers, and other users of vehicle imagery worldwide. Their comprehensive library contains more than 5,700 different vehicles and one million images going back to Model Year 2000. They add more than 650 new cars each model year.

EVOX Images believes there is no better industry than automotive and no better clients than their own. They maintain the philosophy that they exist to create value for their clients and earn their lifetime loyalty. They believe in treating people the way they would like to be treated, whether they are employees or clients. They are proud of their focus on creating a rewarding workplace because they believe people who are valued are better able to value others.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate can get this job done, starting quickly, maintaining stride and generating significant financial success for herself/himself and for the company. The successful individual will have a passion and talent for recognizing new business opportunities while also building and maintaining key business accounts. They take pride in understanding customer needs, communicating solutions and closing deals and consistently outperforming and exceeding targets.

The Opportunity

If you have shopped for a car online you’ve seen our client’s images. The company is an innovator known for leading edge technology. They pioneered the 360 degree views and provide totally immersive, interactive car viewing experiences online and in print. They recently launched the only comprehensive library of high quality automobile CG models offering the ultimate in product presentation and marketing possibilities.

You can sell this innovation: stills, three angle colorized, 360 exterior spin, 360 interior panorama, splash images, editorial video, interior/exterior video clips, fly around, and more.

The Compensation

Working at EVOX Images is a journey and they invite hard-working, talented people that love what they do, want to learn and be their best to join them.

EVOX Images provides a highly competitive base salary, with bonus and benefits.

If you know someone who might be interested, please call, or ask them to call.

Judy Tabak

Wentworth Recruiting
479 West Sixth Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 (310) 732-2321 JudyTabak@wentco.com


Title HR AND RECRUITING MANAGER
Location Los Angeles, CA
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BACKGROUND

The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools (the Partnership) was founded in 2007 as the cornerstone of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s strategy to improve education in Los Angeles.

An independent, nonprofit organization, the Partnership contracts with Los

Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to transform teaching and learning in its schools so that all students have a foundation for academic excellence and personal success. The Partnership currently manages 22 of the lowest performing schools in LAUSD, serving approximately 17,000 students, and is the only major school turnaround organization operating at scale in

California. The Partnership has had significant gains in student achievement in its first three years of operation. For more information, please visit www.partnershipla.org.

OPPORTUNITY

The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is seeking a dynamic individual with Human Resources (HR) experience to assist the Senior Human Resources Director in managing an extremely intensive HR department. The Partnership’s HR team is responsible for all human resources functions (recruitment, retention, evaluation, etc.) for approximately 1,500 employees in Partnership Schools in close collaboration with the Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSDs) HR Department. The Human Resources and Recruiting Manager would support the department in achieving its overall goals. The Human Resources and Recruiting Manager would also lead the Partnership’s recruitment of talent. Attracting and retaining outstanding talent is a primary strategy of the Partnership in its school improvement work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build relationships in Partnership schools to understand the need for staffing schools
  • Build a pipeline of high quality teacher, Principal and Assistant Principal talent who apply to Partnership schools and lead process for marketing all positions
  • Develop partnerships with programs that train high quality teachers, including universities, Teach for America and others
  • Manage the candidate sourcing process, including establishing the hiring process and formalizing hiring criteria;
  • Develop strategy to work collaboratively with LAUSD Human Resources staff to fill Partnership schools with high quality teachers and administrators; build strong relationship with LAUSD staff implement and manage an online applicant management system that effectively and efficiently tracks all candidate information;
  • Lead the implementation of a high quality and collaborative interview process at school sites for teaching positions, including training hiring committees
  • Help manage principal hiring processes
  • Ensure that schools are provided outstanding customer service; define service metrics jointly with the Senior Director of Human Resources and the Partnership team;
  • Help support the creation of new processes to support more effective HR practices, including staff relations, issues requiring investigation and other areas
  • Lead recruitment for all Partnership staff members
  • Assist with providing expertise and guidance on personnel matters to approximately 35 staff members in the Partnership office
  • Work closely with the Senior Director of Human Resources, Chief Operating
  • Officer and Chief Academic Officer regarding strategies in Human Resources;
  • Assist with the onboarding process of new Partnership employees
  • Other areas as determined by Senior Director of Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university; Masters Degree in education, business, public policy or related field a plus
  • 2-5 years of work experience in the field of education and/or in Human
  • Resources
  • Teaching experience a plus
  • Experience building and managing complex projects and systems
  • Experience working in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
  • Proven ability to execute effectively against strategy and exceed goals consistently.

SKILLS

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate with varied audiences using multiple mediums
  • Outstanding organizational and project management skills
  • Strong technology skills a plus
  • Ability to work collaboratively with Senior Human Resources Director, school site stakeholders and the entire staff at the Partnership
  • Excellent judgment around Human Resource issues
  • Ease at managing competing demands and determining top priorities independently.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

  • Strong belief in the Partnership’s mission, approach and core values;
  • Enthusiasm to help build a strong, proactive team to work in the Partnership and in Partnership schools;
  • Fierce commitment to improving academic achievement for the students attending the schools managed by the Partnership;
  • Humility and respect for hard work of school professionals and school parents. SALARY AND BENEFITS
  • Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Partnership offers a robust benefits package including health and dental insurance, and a 403(b) retirement program.

TO APPLY

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to: Employment@partners hipla.org.

Please write your Last Name and Human Resources and Recruiting Manager in the subject heading.


Title PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
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The Organization

Community Partners works with social entrepreneurs, grant makers, and civic leaders to imagine possibilities, design solutions, and see them through. Building on extensive experience working with nonprofits and funders, Community Partners helps foster, launch, and sustain powerful initiatives for change. We are a solutions partner, providing expertise in best practices, a deep knowledge base in project development and management, familiarity with the civic landscape, and a commitment to advancing the public good. Our programs strengthen civic leaders and their work by building capacity, linking them to resources, and facilitating the creation of knowledge and the exchange of ideas.

Through our Fiscal Sponsorship program, we provide infrastructure, experienced counsel and civic reach to help community leaders cultivate visionary ideas, build effective programs and succeed as agents of change.

In our Grantmaker Partnerships, we apply our expertise in program management, technical assistance and capacity building to leverage funder investment, facilitate learning and help leaders achieve goals.

Through Thought Leadership and Knowledge Sharing, we generate and advance innovative ideas and perspectives to strengthen organizations, build the field and serve as springboards for an effective civil society.

Today, Community Partners works with 130 projects and initiatives, totaling 250 staff and $16 million in revenues. Our work spans the fields of arts and culture, civic engagement, education, economic development, health, policy, social services and youth. To learn more, visit www.CommunityPartners.org.

The Position

Community Partners seeks a Program Associate to support Community Partners in all activities related to communications, publications, marketing, and public relations.

Responsibilities include:

  • Be part of a three‐person communications team that develops and implements Community Partners’ communications strategies 2 of 2
  • Compose and/or edit a large volume of documents, including publications, reports, grant proposals, forms, correspondence, job descriptions, and press releases
  • Manage contracts and relationships with graphic designers, printers, web developers, and other related consultants
  • Manage the content of Community Partners’ website through a content management system
  • Manage the content, design, and distribution of a monthly newsletter and frequent e‐blasts
  • Manage and update communications files
  • Work with program and finance staff to draft and/or format various documents as needed
  • Other program‐ and communications‐ related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and five or more years of relevant work experience. Experience in nonprofits or foundations preferred but not required. Excellent writing skills are critical for this position. Must also have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, be highly attentive to detail, have the ability to independently manage multiple important projects simultaneously, and work well in a highly collaborative team environment. Proficiency in MS Office is required. Proficiency in Photoshop and content management systems preferred.

Compensation

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application

Please provide a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples. Please email as one PDF attachment to Jobs@CommunityPartners.org with the job title and your name in the subject line of your email. Please no phone calls or e‐mail inquiries about this position.

Community Partners® is an equal opportunity employer and values our diverse staff.


Title DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS
Location Los Angeles, CA
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Responsibilities:

The Director of Major Gifts is responsible for increasing the chapter’s revenue by identifying, cultivating and soliciting major gifts at the $5,000+ level. This position is also responsible for creating/implementing a direct mail strategy, database management, and donor stewardship/recognition.

Specific Duties:

  • Create an annual major gift plan, which includes identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.
  • Cultivate relationships with “agents of wealth” such as attorneys, trust officers and community foundations that are in a position to advise potential major donors.
  • Manage key fundraising initiatives and events (i.e. Uncork a Wish, Women for Wishes, Board of Ambassadors, etc.)
  • Research, cultivate and solicit Foundation gifts.
  • In collaboration with the Marketing Department, assist in the development of solicitation materials, including: personalized letters, direct marketing campaigns, on-line social marketing efforts, tailored proposals and sales materials to inform and educate.
  • Work in collaboration with the National Make-A-Wish Chapter Support and Development teams.
  • Serve as an integral member of the Development team, participating in overall goals, policies and budgets while establishing a culture of working together to achieve the mission of the Foundation.

Personal and Professional Qualifications — The successful candidate will possess:

  • Five-year track record of expertise in Development, specializing in major gift fundraising.
  • A substantive track record in donor identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to engage donors through Make-A-Wish’s inspirational mission.
  • Initiative-taker, highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
  • Ability to effectively manage time and work priorities.
  • Professional and polished image with a comfort in dealing with high net worth individuals.
  • Knowledge of effective database management using Raiser’s Edge.
  • A bachelor’s degree is required

Interested applicants should submit resume to: 

hr@wishla.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles

 1875 Century Park East, Suite 950 Los Angeles, CA 90067

www.wishla.org


Title SENIOR VP AND CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Location Los Angeles, CA
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JOB SUMMARY

The position of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer will be responsible for directing all institutional communications, brand management, and strategic marketing efforts, with the goal of growing member and donor support and audiences for KCET’s programming and services, whether on air, online or in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

  • Works closely with senior management and KCET’s Board of Directors to articulate and clearly communicate the mission, vision and the new strategic plan of KCET as the only independent public media organization serving Southern California.
  • Develops a supporting strategic communications and brand management plan based on KCET’s mission, vision, and its new strategic plan and initiatives. The communications and brand management plans will include specific milestones to measure progress throughout the year and will be integrated across all KCET communication platforms.
  • Elevates and protects KCET’s organizational brand in the Southern California community, nationally and internationally. Enhances and grows awareness and support for KCET’s mission with both existing and new audiences. Designs communication and marketing strategies that enhance KCET’s case for increased and sustained donor support.
  • Supervises the day to day activities of KCET’s Membership Marketing, On-Air Promotion, and Communication Departments, including:
    • Strategic direction and coordination of KCET’s institutional communications and brand strategy in its direct response fundraising efforts across all communications platforms, including by broadcast fundraising, direct mail, tele-fundraising, corporate sponsorships, and through online, mobile and social media fundraising appeals;
    • Creation of a successful overall strategic plan for institutional events, including both community and fundraising events;
    • Establishment of consistent messaging across all communication platforms (on air, online and at community and fundraising events);
    • Planning, development and execution of KCET’s communications activities, including press relations and publicity, on-air and online promotion of KCET’s broadcast programming, online content, and community services,
    • Planning, development and execution of KCET’s public relations and advertising strategy;
    • Identifying, cultivating, tracking and maintaining relationships with media outlets and influencers such as publishers, editors, reporters, writers, bloggers, and public relations professionals to ensure institutional message creation and placement, placement of press releases, preparation for crisis management communication strategy across all platforms;
    • Overseeing the creation and distribution of all institutional publications, all direct response fundraising materials, annual reports, press releases, public relations announcements, public statements, advertising, and donor support messages and recognition strategies, including corporate sponsorships;
    • Working with KCET New Media Department to ensure information is search engine optimized and online content is distributed and disseminated using desired online and social media sources; and
    • Development and monitoring of revenue and expense budgets for KCET’s Membership Marketing, On-Air Promotion, and Communication Departments with regular assessment of progress against goals and cost-effectiveness of efforts across all platforms.


JOB REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of 10 years’ experience overseeing and managing communications, direct branding and marketing functions is required. Experience with nonprofit organizations is strongly preferred. College degree, preferably in marketing or business administration, required, with MBA degree preferred.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven experience in motivating teams to deliver through effective management and leadership;
  • Strong consultative, relationship building, interpersonal and persuasion skills in dealing with all levels of management;
  • Ability to build consensus and to operate effectively within a fast paced, entrepreneurial organization;
  • Ability to function at a broad-based, strategic level while being capable of driving detailed, tactical execution;
  • A high sense of urgency and a commitment to delivering results;
  • Strong integrity, with high professional standards and a strong work ethic;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Prior experience with direct response fundraising, including direct mail and tele-fundraising;
  • Knowledge of online marketing techniques, including mobile and social media strategies and familiarity with online performance metrics preferred; and
  • Prior experience in a media / television production environment preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.  This position reports jointly to the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Development Officer of KCET. 

”Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.” EEO Employer.


Title PROJECT DIRECTOR
Location Los Angeles, CA
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Job Description:

The California Community Foundation (CCF) is a nonprofit grantmaking foundation that administers more than 1,600 individual charitable funds to meet existing and emerging needs in the Greater Los Angeles area. CCF is one of the largest and fastest growing community foundations in the United States. With assets of more than $1.1 billion, CCF has awarded more than $200 million in grants and received more than $180 million in contributions annually over the past three years. Since 1915, CCF has been helping individuals, families, corporations and nonprofits establish and develop their philanthropic visions. While CCF’s focus is Building the Future of Los Angeles, we make progress toward that ambitious goal by helping our donors and fundholders realize their philanthropic objectives. In partnership with our donors, the foundation supports nonprofit organizations and public institutions with funds for arts, human development, neighborhood revitalization, education, civic engagement and health care programs.

At CCF, we value experienced and passionate advocates for the community. We strive to be an employer of choice, offering a competitive compensation package and an invigorating work environment in exchange for the opportunity to help strengthen Los Angeles County through effective philanthropy and civic engagement. While the foundation is a nurturing environment, we have high expectations of our team. We are committed to building a strong, diverse community, and this commitment is reflected not only in our work but also in our staff.

The Position:

The position’s responsibilities cover three key areas related to the foundation’s grant to support greater Muslim American participation in civic engagement activities across Los Angeles County: project management, community engagement and policy advocacy and specific re-granting responsibilities. This position requires experience and leadership skills, which will enable the California Community Foundation (“CCF”) to carry out its special initiative constituency-building and grantmaking activities in an accessible, fair, and thoughtful manner. The duration of this position is for a two-year period, dependent on continuation of the supporting grant.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Project Development and Management: In conjunction with the vice president, develops and implements the goals, activity components and overall strategy for the foundation’s One Nation grant initiative. Reviews and revises program strategies on an ongoing basis. Oversees budgetary resources and expenditures.
  • Community Engagement and Policy Advocacy: Develops and creates strategic partnerships with critical stakeholders that help to advance the commitment to engaging the Muslim American community in activities across Los Angeles County. Represents and provides information about the initiative and CCF at community events and meetings with foundation partners, constituencies, and stakeholder groups. Tracks and monitors local policies and initiatives related to Muslim American community issues and make recommendations regarding policy positions.
  • Fund Development and Grantmaking: Leads the review, analysis, and selection of proposals through written materials, site visits, interviews with other funders and relevant agencies. Processes grantmaking through GE software. Works directly with grantseekers to provide clarification of community foundation priorities, direction regarding application procedures, and feedback on proposals. Provides grantee support through facilitation of peer learning sessions and ongoing technical assistance. Prepares grant requests and project reports, as needed or requested.
  • Communications: Drafts internal materials such as briefing memos and external materials as needed. Prepares and delivers presentations both internally and externally. Participates as a member of related committees, teams, coalitions and working groups.
  • Collaboration: Pro-actively seeks and identifies opportunities to work across departments to advance the strategic goals of the foundation through collaborative grantmaking, convening or public policy advocacy.
  • General: As appropriate, assists other departments and works as a member of interdepartmental teams to ensure the effective and efficient operations of CCF. At all times, demonstrates cooperative behavior with supervisors and coworkers. Other duties as assigned, dependent on organizational needs and employee skills.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function assigned satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

  • Experience: Five or more years of experience working with or in a public or nonprofit agency focused on public policy or advocacy required. Experience with collaboratives or coalitions a plus.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required. Advanced
degree preferred.
  • Community Knowledge: Knowledge of the Los Angeles County nonprofit community, familiarity with the geography and diverse neighborhoods throughout the region, and experience in working effectively with diverse and broad-based community constituencies.
  • Convening and Facilitation Skills: Able to facilitate meetings and group processes for the purposes of fact-finding, decision-making, peer learning and problem solving.
  • Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Ability to prepare and give presentations, and to comfortably interact with diverse audiences including foundation staff, CCF Board members, elected and appointed officials, as well as nonprofit and community groups. Conversational fluency in a second language is highly desirable.
  • Technology Skills: Internet competency and strong computer proficiency, including mastery of the Microsoft Office software suite and a familiarity with database software, is required. Working knowledge of Blackbaud software preferred, with a willingness and ability to learn appropriate database, spreadsheet and other computer programs.
  • Project Management Skills: Proven project management experience necessary. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience with budgets. Ability to prioritize work, adjust to multiple demands and meet deadlines.
  • Team Work & General Skills: Ability to work well independently and as team member. Ability to take initiative, and follow tasks through to completion. Ability to lead a team toward the initiative’s and CCF’s goals, leveraging each team member’s skill set.

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to sit and work at a desk for several hours at a time.
  • Ability to travel and attend meetings, presentations and events outside the office.
  • Work may require occasional weekends and/or extended workday.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. A generous benefit package is provided to all full-time staff, including medical, dental, vision, LTD, life, FSAs and retirement benefits.


How to Apply:

To apply to this position, please visit our website at www.calfund.org and select “Explore CCF” or go to http://www.recruitingcenter.net/clients/calfund/publicjobs

CCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Title FINANCIAL STABILITY PROGRAM OFFICER
Location Los Angeles, CA
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Summary of Position

United Way of Greater Los Angeles is committed to improving the quality of life for all in Greater Los Angeles by creating pathways out of poverty through three interconnected focus areas: Education, Financial Stability, and Housing Stability. United Way is seeking a Financial Stability Program Officer for its Community Investment team. Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Financial Stability, the Program Officer will be responsible for key aspects of the organization’s work to promote financial stability and decrease poverty in Los Angeles, including understanding and promoting anti-poverty best practices, convening community partners to move forward strategic goals, conducting research and evaluating outcomes, and leading systems change efforts to scale solutions. The Program Officer will work closely with key stakeholders across the region, including public, private, and nonprofit sector leaders. The Program Officer will also help guide the strategy and implementation around grantmaking and community engagement in the area of Financial Stability.

  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Plan Completion: Work closely with the Director of Financial Stability to complete the 5-year strategic plan for Financial Stability, including the determination of population focus, community-wide goals and metrics, and the key roles for United Way in reaching the goals. (To be completed by June 2012).
  • Community Engagement: Convene cross-sector partners to design and implement strategies to reach Financial Stability goals determined through strategic planning process. Participate in collaboratives that are determined central to furthering Financial Stability 5-year goals, which may include LA Workforce Systems Collaborative and the EITC Partnership. Work with community partners to provide opportunities for peer learning and collaboration around best practice strategies to address poverty. Work collaboratively with community partners to create opportunities for donors and community members to play a critical role in the work to end homelessness.
  • Research/Best Practices: Maintain ongoing expertise in the areas of anti-poverty public policy and systems change, paying particular attention to best practices in workforce development, asset building, and other innovative anti-poverty strategies. Assist in strategic planning, implementation, and convenings around key UWGLA research and policy briefs.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strategically interface and collaborate across United Way focus areas and departments by participating in cross-functional work teams to enhance donor engagement and support fundraising efforts, by providing insight into UWGLA’s Financial Stability strategies.
    • Grants Management: Represent UWGLA as the primary point of contact with Financial Stability and Los Angeles Workforce Funders Collaborative nonprofit partners and develop strong relationships with partners. Drive UWGLA’s strategy around engaging nonprofit partners in capacity building and system change. Assist in preparation of Financial Stability Requests for Proposals (RFPs), proposal review, and grant awards.
      • Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

  • Experience: Minimum 5 years relevant work experience in systems change and policy and/or in direct service work requiring strong accountability to community outcomes. Proven ability to develop, manage, and evaluate initiative to promote financial stability.
  • Education: Master’s degree in Public Policy, Urban Planning, or a closely related discipline, or a suitable mixture of education and experience.
  • Knowledge Base:
    • Expertise and background in policy and systems change strategies.
    • Working knowledge of the root causes of and solutions to poverty.
    • Applied Skills and Competencies:
      • Demonstrated experience in internal and external collaboration, joint problem solving, and constructive team dynamics.
      • Demonstrated experience in project and/or initiative management.
      • Demonstrated experience in policy development and program design.
      • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
      • Proven ability to utilize creative strategies to engage a range of stakeholders.
      • Proven ability to speak and present to groups.
      • Proven ability to write clearly and persuasively.
      • Proven ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, and other written and oral communications.
      • Proven ability to work in a participative and collaborative manner, to interact well with a diverse range of people, and to constructively give and receive feedback.
      • Proven ability to organize and prioritize work and meet specific deadlines.
      • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Office applications.


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