June 3, 2022

As news of mass shootings like those in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Tulsa grip the nation almost daily, horrific gun violence feels as if it has become perpetual in our society. We wonder aloud as to what we, as caring citizens, can do. Times and cultural context have changed since the right of the people to keep and bear arms was articulated and critical analysis and reflection are needed. No longer can we grocery shop, attend church, send our kids to school, go to the movies, or visit our doctor’s office without planning an exit and/or self-defense strategy. So, here’s our sincere CALL TO ACTION:
  • Vote for those willing to stand up to, not cater to, gun lobbyists;
  • Write, Call or Email your legislator(s) and demand policy change that inhibits the needless proliferation of assault weapons designed for mass destruction;
  • Pray for the innocent lives lost and grieving families;
  • Be Mindful of and Report any suspicious or threatening behavior as, sadly, there are always missed or negated warning signs before hateful acts of violence; and
  • Purposefully Practice self and community care as we need one another to manage trauma and promote collective healing!
 
We are grateful for life as we turn the page to a new day and, in times like these, our ability to contribute to positive change matters more and more so we continue to lift up meaningful opportunities to join leading mission-focused foundations and nonprofits. Feel free to respond with ways that you are moving from grief to action in these times or with nominations and/or expressions of interest in the roles below.

In Solidarity,

Jeannine and Connie   
   
Investment Operations Analyst
The Schmidt Family Foundation 

San Francisco (preferred) or Los Angeles, CA
Apply by 6/3/22
Join the Bay Area-based private foundation with growing assets of $1B+ and an impact investment portfolio of ~$160M of AUM working to restore a balanced relationship between people and the planet through three innovative and thoughtful strategies: 1) The 11th Hour Project; 2) the Impact Investment Program; and 3) Schmidt Marine Technology Partners (SMTP). The Impact Investing Program is at an exciting point of growth and seeks to preserve its capital through making impact-first investments across sustainable agriculture, energy, human rights, and marine conservation. As the program continues to build out its investment and operating strategy, the team seeks a highly results-oriented, collaborative, and flexible Investment Operations Analyst to lead data input, analyses, report generation, and other support tasks. This role will report to the Managing Director of Impact Investments as part of a collaborative 6-person investing team. To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to tsffoundation@walkeraac.com on or before Friday, June 3, 2022.
Director of Government Relations
The California Wellness Foundation

Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento, CA
Apply by 6/17/22
Join the private, independent foundation - one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $1 billion in assets - working to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. The foundation seeks a highly relational and strategic connector, communicator, and thinker as Director of Government Relations to lead strategy development and external relations activities on policy issues related to the foundation’s mission and work. The Director will join Call Wellness’ diverse and highly collaborative 6-person Public Affairs team headed by and reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, serve as a spokesperson for the Foundation, a senior manager in the Public Affairs Department, and a strategic advisor to staff and Board on government relations and public policy activities. The Director will be a collaborative leader in setting a policy agenda for the foundation; refining policy monitoring and reporting processes; building internal capacity to understand and engage on strategic issues with government stakeholders; and mapping existing and desired relationships with government decision-makers to take government relations to a new level of impact. Apply online on or before Friday, June 17, 2022. 
Chief of Staff & Development Director
ProGeorgia

Atlanta, GA (with the ability to work remotely)
Apply by 6/17/22
Join the statewide network, or table, committed to the goal of ensuring that every Georgian is able to fully participate in our democracy as they are expanding their mission and reach and scaling up civic engagement work. Two new roles reporting to the Executive Director – Chief of Staff and Development Director – will be critical as this bold, trusted, and diverse collaborative champions an equitable and inclusive democracy, for and with traditionally underrepresented communities. The Chief of Staff will be a high-impact diplomatic bridge-builder bringing a record of success leading and developing employees, overseeing organizational operations, and managing programs and special projects while ensuring work plans and goals are aligned with the mission, values, and strategic direction of the organization and expanding partnerships at the state level. The Development Director will be an accountable, passionate, goal-oriented visionary raising significant resources and bringing a record of success developing relationships, particularly with philanthropic/institutional funders, that generate revenue for mission-based organizations or initiatives as well as experience developing employees and effective development strategies. To apply for either position, email a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and list of three references to progeorgia@walkeraac.com on or before Friday, June 17, 2022. 
Senior Communications Manager
Ballmer Group

Bellevue/Seattle, WA (preferred) or Los Angeles, CA
Apply by 6/30/22
Join the catalyst working through philanthropy and civic activism since 2015 to support efforts to improve economic mobility for children and families in the United States who are disproportionately likely to remain in poverty. Co-founders – philanthropist Connie Ballmer and her husband Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, and chairman of the LA Clippers – are committed to impacting economic mobility and encouraging innovative thinking to move the needle and drive systems and policy change. BG works across multiple intersectional issues and is both a national and regional funder with a presence and deep investment in Washington state, southeast Michigan, and Los Angeles County. BG is growing and recognizes that with growth comes increased responsibility to use their voice to tackle complex problems, to continue commitment to transparency, and to use their platform to lift grantees’ work. BG seeks an imaginative, proactive, and accountable professional to serve as Senior Communications Manager applying stellar writing, editing, and storytelling skills and an understanding of racial equity to amplify work that helps meet the mission. The newly created position will lead execution of a strategic communications plan; report to and collaborate with the Executive Director of Communications and Advocacy; support the co-founders and President; and partner with teams and regions to meet specific communications needs. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, two brief writing samples, and a list of three references to ballmergroup@walkeraac.com on or before Thursday, June 30, 2022. 
Senior Grants Administrator
The California Wellness Foundation

Los Angeles or Oakland, CA
Apply by 7/15/22
Join the private, independent foundation - one of the largest health-focused foundations in California, with over $1 billion in assets - working to protect and improve the health and wellness of the people of California. The foundation seeks an analytical, flexible, service- and detail-oriented Senior Grants Administrator to support efficient and effective grantmaking operations, data integrity, and grants analysis with a focus on new grantmaking initiatives, including expenditure responsibility. The Senior Administrator will join Call Wellness’ tight-knit five-person grants management team led by and reporting directly to the Director of Grants Management and be part of the larger Operations Department. The Senior Administrator will be dedicated to helping the foundation make mission-aligned grants supported by data-driven decision making. Apply online on or before Friday, July 15, 2022. 
Interested in sharing an opportunity with our cultivated national network of diverse and talented professionals? Email us at info@walkeraac.com for more information.
Jeannine N. Walker
President and CEO
510-388-4927
Constance J. Walker
Founder and Strategic Advisor
510-834-2341

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