It's hard to believe that a new year is almost here! In this time of rest and restoration there is often reflection on our calling, purpose, and impact at home, at work, and in the world around us. As you reflect, take a look at these meaningful opportunities to join leading mission-focused foundations and nonprofits. Feel free to reach out with nominations and/or expressions of interest in any of the amazing roles below.
Wishing you the best in 2023!
Jeannine, Connie & Team
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Vice President of Membership Programs
AAPIP
Remote/Anywhere in the U.S.; Near Oakland, CA headquarters preferred
Apply by 1/27/23
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Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) - a justice minded national affinity group that provides unique community spaces for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders (AA and NH/PI), and allies in philanthropy - seeks a highly collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and strategic Vice President of Membership Programs (VP) to guide member-centric program strategy and implementation! Reporting to and serving as a thought partner to the President & CEO, the VP will design, lead, evaluate, refine, and sustain programs and initiatives that align with AAPIP’s vision, programmatic agenda, and evolving 4th Decade strategic framework, integrating member perspective while growing active member engagement. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references (preferably as a single PDF; candidates will be notified in advance of outreach to references) to aapip@walkeraac.com on or before Friday, January 27, 2023.
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Associate Portfolio Manager, Los Angeles
Ballmer Group
Los Angeles, CA
Apply ASAP
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Ballmer Group (BG) - 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 - seeks a collaborative, motivated, and humble Associate Portfolio Manager, Los Angeles (APM) to identify, shepherd, and manage an aligned grantee portfolio as part of the tight-knit, high-functioning L.A.-based team of BG. Reporting to the Executive Director, Los Angeles and joining co-founders philanthropist Connie Ballmer and her husband Steve Ballmer - former CEO of Microsoft and chairman of the LA Clippers - in their commitment to impacting economic mobility, the APM will be a bridge-building generalist providing support across impact areas; representing BG in select meetings and collaboratives; and managing key relationships with public sector and private philanthropic partners. To apply, email a single PDF file containing a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references (candidates will be notified in advance of any outreach to your references) to ballmergroup@walkeraac.com. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Executive Director
Blue Sky Funders Forum
A Working Group of the Environmental Grantmakers Association
Remote (Anywhere within the U.S.; Must be willing to travel)
Apply ASAP
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Blue Sky Funders Forum - a funders collaborative that exists to inspire and increase philanthropic investments and the community of funders supporting equitable access to meaningful outdoor experiences and connections to nature - seeks a collaborative, strategic, and motivated Executive Director to facilitate the vision for existing programs; actualize future direction; and grow the network to provide meaningful capacity to a wide range of funders. Blue Sky engages and convenes funders to expand philanthropy that supports the many benefits of environmental learning and a stronger connection to nature; activates funder collaborations to advance shared goals; and showcases successful programs, strategies, and innovative partnerships to enrich and inform members’ grantmaking. The Executive Director will be a catalyst and network weaver within a unique ecosystem helping to shift the role of philanthropy to center equity and justice in environmental learning and meaningful experiences in the outdoors. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and brief (1-3 page) writing sample to bluesky@walkeraac.com. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Chief of Staff, Programs
The California Wellness Foundation
Los Angeles or Oakland, CA
Apply by 2/10/23
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The California Wellness 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 - seeks a highly strategic, collaborative, adaptable, and action-oriented leader as Chief of Staff (CoS) to support the leadership of the Vice President of Programs (VPP) in the Grants Program Department. The CoS will serve as a senior leader and creative thought partner in implementing the vision of the VPP and in contributing to new long-term strategy on the horizon. The CoS will bring and build upon innovative ideas to enhance processes, systems, relationships, and outcomes. As the eyes and ears of the VPP, the CoS will develop and maintain strong relationships within the department and across the Foundation, breaking down silos and building bridges to conceive of and/or implement complex initiatives; build internal capacity; and step in, when needed, as a representative of the VPP, Grants Program Department, and Foundation. Apply online on or before Friday, February 10, 2023.
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Chief Executive Officer
CalNonprofits
San Francisco (main office) or Los Angeles, CA w/a Hybrid Work Option
Apply by 1/6/23
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CalNonprofits - a statewide policy alliance of more than 10,000 nonprofits speaking to government, philanthropy, and the public at large - seeks an innovative, relationship-oriented, equity-centered, and inspiring leader as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead and work collaboratively with a talented staff; dedicated and diverse board of directors; and engaged membership to advance the mission and build upon a strong reputation. The CEO will maintain an inclusive culture and drive connection and impact as the association plays a unique role in bringing nonprofits together around critical issues; publishing relevant research and reports; and driving solutions-based legislation. Are you ready to be a positive force bravely, boldly, and unabashedly showing up in support of the needs of California’s nonprofits? This is an exciting opportunity to join and helm the preeminent nonprofit membership association strengthening the voice of nonprofits in California and serving as a model and impetus for action nationwide. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and brief (1-3 page) writing sample to calnonprofits@walkeraac.com on or before Friday, January 6, 2023. |
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Strategic Partnerships Director & Executive Assistant
Hive Fund
SPD: Anywhere in the US
EA: Ideally based in Durham/Raleigh/Chapel Hill, NC or in the US South--specifically in NC, SC, TX, LA, or GA
Distributed Organization
Apply by 1/11/23
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The Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice - a specialized intermediary launched in 2019 that raises funds and makes grants to groups that have historically lacked access to funding and are addressing intersecting climate, gender, and racial justice crises in the US South - is looking for resourceful and emotionally intelligent team members to work alongside the co-directors growing resources and funding partnerships and providing comprehensive support so that the Hive Fund can scale in influence and impact delivering powerfully on its vision and mission:
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Strategic Partnerships Director: Hive Fund seeks a visionary, motivated, and relationship-oriented development professional with a track record of growing resources and expanding partnerships to serve in this newly created position, that the selected candidate will help shape, collaborating with both co-directors to develop and lead innovative strategies to grow resources and enhance and expand funding partnerships leading to seven to eight figure grants that advance the Hive Fund’s goals.
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Executive Assistant: Hive Fund seeks an organized, proactive, and flexible administrator who loves being the magic behind what happens to serve in this newly created position, that the selected candidate will help shape, providing comprehensive support to both co-directors (one based in Durham, NC, and one based in San Francisco, CA) managing busy schedules and growing workloads effectively and staying organized, informed, and prepared to handle anything that comes their way.
To apply for either position, email a cover letter and resume to hivefund@walkeraac.com on or before Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
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Program Strategist
Tempest Advisors
San Francisco, CA
Apply ASAP
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Tempest Advisors - the team providing philanthropic consulting to Sea Change Foundation and Sea Change Foundation International, the climate-focused philanthropies of Nat Simons and Laura Baxter Simons - seeks a collaborative and effective Program Strategist to help maximize impact through philanthropic investments focused at the forefront of mitigating climate change. This is a rare opportunity to join this high performing, collaborative, and mission driven team fostering a pragmatic, solution-oriented culture and a willingness to develop creative approaches to addressing climate change. Reporting to the Executive Director and working effectively with colleagues across multiple disciplines (both internally and throughout the philanthropic community), the Program Strategist will be a generalist with respect to climate mitigation strategies but will likely focus more heavily on clean transportation and reducing fossil fuel dependence domestically and internationally. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and list of three references (references will not be contacted without your advanced notice) to tempestadvisors@walkeraac.com. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis.
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Interested in sharing an opportunity with our cultivated national network of diverse and talented professionals? Email us at info@walkeraac.com for more information.
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Jeannine N. Walker
President and CEO
510-388-4927
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Constance J. Walker
Founder and Strategic Advisor
510-834-2341
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Walker and Associates Consulting
You Built It. We'll BOOST It.
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