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Job Opening for Community Philanthropy Director at AAPIP (Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy)

posted December 23rd, 2010

Organization Description:

Since 1990, AAPIP has partnered with communities across the country and with thousands of colleagues in organized philanthropy to increase access to philanthropic capital invested in Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Twenty years later, reflecting on the challenges and achievements in these communities, AAPIP is harnessing this experience to focus on a single vision for the future: Building Democratic Philanthropy. Building Democratic Philanthropy is a practice. It’s about listening to and starting with the vision of communities first, and investing in their own assets as the starting place for any blueprint to maximize their potential. It’s a call to leverage individual action for collective good.

There may be no clearer expression of Building Democratic Philanthropy than AAPIP’s commitment to community philanthropy. Communities expand their pool of economic assets, build their social capital and demonstrate enhanced and increased capacity to develop tools that meet their own needs. Giving Circles are neither a substitute nor a stand-in for foundations and institutional philanthropic investment. Instead, Giving Circles represent both an opportunity and an open invitation to foundations—to invest significantly in community philanthropy as a strategic path to increasing philanthropic capital to our communities and in moving individuals to act on their own philanthropic initiative.

Summary:

The Community Philanthropy Director is a full-time position in the AAPIP San Francisco national office and reports to the Executive Director. The Director is responsible for establishing, maintaining and evaluating the organization’s growing Giving Circle network. AAPIP is launching a 5-year campaign to grow a minimum of 50 giving circles, to inspire and activate a network of giving circle volunteers and award $10 million in new resources to AAPI communities. The Community Philanthropy Director will lead the expansion of the giving circle network of volunteers/donors and community organizations. Position requires travel up to 40% of time on the job… (continue for full job details »)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Other duties may be assigned.

Full job announcement details below also available at Idealist.org
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/T6Kb7wm2SBJd

Giving Circle Network

• Primary AAPIP liaison with giving circle leadership, volunteers/donors. Inspire, grow and support new and existing Giving Circles (GCs) in accordance with organization mission, vision, values and strategy

• Leads strategic recruitment, retention and organizing plan to meet campaign goals within established timeframes and budget

• Provide orientation, start-up technical assistance and general TA to GCs, including development of clear, complete and concise GC start-up tool kits/slide presentations

• Organize and lead effective GC movement building activities including national convenings; and other relevant meeting/programs.

• Effectively oversee administration of giving circle grants, including matching awards as well as grants related to a limited number of hosted giving circles. Grants administration duties are implemented by the Operations team, however, CP Director is responsible for assuring compliance through all stages of grants administration for giving circle awards.

• Develops organizational relationships with relevant community foundations, intermediary organizations and other community philanthropy entities

• Contributes to organization learning about broader community philanthropy field by staying abreast of professional and trade publications and trends as appropriate

Communications

• Effectively represent AAPIP in varied settings

• In collaboration with AAPIP communications staff, contribute to organizational communication plans and initiatives to assure relevant and cohesive strategic communications

• Collaborate with communications staff in utilizing and helping test new media and social networking strategies relevant to building the GC network and assuring success of the campaigns. Contribute website/blog entries related to the development of giving circle network as well as overall AAPIP communications as required.

• Maintain a national GC calendar of major events of GCs and collect, share and maintain media reports relating to AAPIP GCs

Development

• Ensure accurate, complete and timely reporting to funders and compliance with contract terms, and contributes substantive programmatic content to relevant grant reports as needed

• May be required to write clear, complete and effective funding proposals or specific substantive portions thereof

• Provide relevant information for the preparation of thorough and well-supported annual budgets as needed and monitor allocation of resources according to budgetary limitations.

Organizational responsibilities

• Lead teams of staff and consultants in planning and implementation of cross-program activities such as Council on Foundations, AAPIP annual membership meeting and leadership retreat activities as well as activities for relevant philanthropic conferences with affinity groups and other allies

• Effectively collaborate and coordinate with communications, network services, and Operations team as well as various individual programs to identify, develop and test opportunities for additional or improved activities to ensure organizational goals are met.

• Develop, analyze and prepare and share relevant internal reports for ongoing organizational learning and strategic implications. Develop reporting systems for GC Network timelines, goals, events and key information for regular review, tracking and periodic organizational assessment of progress toward campaign goals.

• Oversee, recommend, and monitor relevant organizational policies and procedures.

• Participate in staff teams, meetings, retreats as required.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May select and direct the work of consultants and volunteers.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of activities related to membership or individual donor development, preferably in a philanthropy or community service organization as evidenced by a minimum of 5 years related management-level experience
• Previous or current involvement in giving circles, and/or relevant community organizing experience

• Previous experience in providing technical assistance and/or capacity building for community organizations desired

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with external organizations, informal networks and individuals, and the ability to negotiate sometimes sensitive and highly political situations prudently and ethically

• Experience in effective public speaking and ability to represent the organization in varied settings.

• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen effectively, to select and use appropriate communication methods, and to clearly communicate strategic direction, plans and implementation strategies for complex campaigns both internally and externally

• Must be able to provide consistent and high quality leadership at all levels of the organization including staff, Board, Chapter leadership, membership and broader network

• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to changing and sometimes ambiguous situations with sound and accurate judgment

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to conclusion with accuracy and thoroughness, working collaboratively with other Directors to ensure synergy, cohesion and positive staff morale

• Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve problems that balance multiple needs and interests

• Demonstrated ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to workload

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Demonstrated ability to view every action and decision in terms of organization impact and to understand and anticipate organization needs

• Demonstrated ability to without direct authority in working with consultants, volunteers, and ability to complete objectives and projects with periodic review by manager at key milestones.

• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office applications.

• Proficiency in databases, especially donor/membership/contacts management systems

• Proficiency with listservs/websites/blogs and social media for nonprofits with an emphasis on building strong and vibrant online communities

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA) from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably in Marketing, Communications, Public Administration, Social Work or related field.

• Minimum five years of relevant management-level experience in membership, individual donor, communications, organizing or marketing is required, preferably in a philanthropy or community service organization.

Salaries and Benefits:

The annual salary range is between $60,000 – $70,000 FTE and depending on experience. Benefits include full medical, dental, and vision.

Application Process:
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Maria Kong, AAPIP Senior Director, Finance and Operations, maria@aapip.org. Position is open until filled. Anticipated start date: February 1st, 2011.

AAPIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to make all personnel decisions without discriminating on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, physical disability, mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national or ethnic origin.