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Cherished Community,


We're still celebrating 30 years of impact and reflecting on the wonderful feedback we've received from community members like you on our new look and website! Did you miss our video reveal? Be sure to check it out, follow us, and comment on LinkedIn. In newsletters to follow, we'll continue to lift up exciting opportunities in the field as well as updates from our clients plus fun facts about us from key sections of our new site.


Today's Fun Fact: Walker & Associates Consulting has always served both nonprofits and philanthropy given Connie's formative experiences running a community-based organization, Greater Richmond Community Development Corporation, and leading grantmaking and program-related investments across California with The James Irvine Foundation. In fact, our first two clients were the National Economic Development and Law Center (now known as Insight Center for Community Economic Development) and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Learn more about and be inspired by Our Story!


Read on to learn about three exciting leadership opportunities with one of the nation's oldest and boldest community foundations; a national network centering grassroots, frontline-communities affected by the global freight transportation system; and an innovative CDC working to disrupt the cycle of generational poverty. Also get to know two of our dynamic recent placements at leading trust-based philanthropies. Feel free to reach out with interest, nominations, or inquiries.


In Solidarity,


Jeannine, Connie & Team  

Exciting Opportunities

Vice President of Community

Investment & Partnership

East Bay Community Foundation

Location: Oakland, CA

Apply By: 9/27


Do you bring deep insight into the non-profit landscape in the East Bay alongside understanding of the role of philanthropy in supporting movement building, racial equity, and social justice? Join the changemakers at East Bay Community Foundation (EBCF) as Vice President of Community Investment & Partnerships (CIP)! This is an exciting time to unite with EBCF - named the country’s “boldest” community foundation in 2019 by Inside Philanthropy - as it approaches 100 years of impact and embarks upon a high-level growth strategy to set the course for the next 100 years realizing the vision of “A Just East Bay.”


Don't miss this exciting opportunity to report directly to the President & CEO; lead and collaborate with the 7-person CIP team; sit on the Senior Leadership Team and Program Committee of the Board of Directors; and partner with the East Bay community in work spanning Arts and Culture for Social and Racial Justice; Capacity Building with a Racial Equity Lens; Community Organizing, Power Building, and Movement Building; and Fostering Inclusive Economic Models.


Email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (references will not be contacted without your advanced notice) ebcf@walkeraac.com by September 27, 2024. 


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Executive Director

Moving Forward Network

Location: Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)

Apply By: 9/16 or ASAP


Passionate about advocating for environmental justice alongside allied partners protecting communities from the impacts of the global freight system? Become the Executive Director of Moving Forward Network (MFN) - a national network of over 50 member organizations that centers grassroots, frontline-community knowledge, expertise, and engagement from communities across the US affected by the global freight transportation system.


Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to advance the mission and goals of MFN; collaborate closely with the MFN staff, Advisory Board, and members; represent MFN externally; raise and manage MFN’s budget and administrative functions; ensure the effective execution of projects and strategic initiatives; and build partnerships among community leaders, academia, labor, environmental organizations, and others. MFN is fiscally sponsored by Windward Fund and this is a fully remote position.


Email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (references will not be contacted without your advanced notice) to workwithmfn@gmail.com by September 16, 2024 or ASAP this week.


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Chief Executive Officer

Stanislaus Equity Partners

Location: Modesto, CA

Open Until Filled


Are you an emotionally intelligent bridge-builder with the conviction and calling to work in partnership with community to champion projects and services for the underserved and underrepresented? Stanislaus Equity Partners (STEP) – a Community Development Corporation (CDC) founded in 2021 – is looking for its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to build upon the visionary legacy of its founder and early successes of the team instituting the right processes and systems to manage growth as opportunities to disrupt the cycle of generational poverty in Stanislaus County emerge or are advanced.


Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to scale the organization; develop people and teams; and launch new programs while identifying and driving new, innovative approaches that help STEP fulfill its mission and attract new partners and resources! The CEO will bring a strong background in community development, strategic planning, and organizational leadership as well as a collaborative and strategic approach to forming new and nurturing existing partnerships with diverse community stakeholders to bear.


Email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (references will not be contacted without your advanced notice) to stanep@walkeraac.com ASAP. This position is open until filled.


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Recent Placements

We are thrilled to highlight two of our latest placements at leading trust-based philanthropies! Click below to learn more about these dynamic leaders and organizations.


Supriya Lopez Pillai Announced as Libra Foundation's President

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Maria Cabildo Announced as The Durfee Foundation's C.E.O.

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