Associate Network Officer, Philanthropy (Remote)
- Employer
- Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Salary
- $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
- Closing date
- Sep 17, 2021
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- Position Type
- Programs, Grant Administration, Grant Making
- Fields
- Advocacy, Community Development, Other Fields, Social Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Basic Function: Similar to associate program officers at other philanthropic organizations, MRBF's Associate Network Officers work with the Program Team to build relationships, identify partners, conduct due diligence and make grants.
Salary: $65,000-$75,000
Directly Supervised By: Chief Strategy Officer
About the Foundation:
The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation’s
mission is to help people and places move out of
poverty and achieve greater social and economic justice. We
work in 11 Southern states, supporting organizations and
networks making progress along three interconnected
pathways of change: economic opportunity, supportive
policies and institutions, and democracy and civic
engagement. The Foundation aims to center racial equity
and power building in all our work, from grantmaking to
investments, communications and more.
The Foundation works to foster a supportive environment where all staff can thrive. Our team pays careful attention to organizational culture, devoting time for reflection and relationship building. The office closes for two weeks each year for our hardworking team to recharge without using vacation days. We offer generous benefits, including retirement contributions, health and dental coverage, and we allow staff to work from anywhere in our 11-state Southeastern US footprint.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the work culture of
the Foundation
- Engage colleagues in partnership, building relationships of mutual respect
- Celebrate wins for the organization and your colleagues
- Identify needs and pain points for yourself and others
- Give colleagues direct, honest and kind feedback
- Develop solutions that contribute to a diverse, high performing team
- Build relationships and manage knowledge
- Have ongoing conversations with key actors in 3-4 states within the Foundation’s 11-state Southeastern footprint
- Share knowledge and insights with colleagues at the Foundation through formal exchanges, informal conversations and written documents
- Contribute to Foundation communications in collaboration with the Communications Director
- Support grant making
- Work with prospective grantees through the process of submitting a proposal
- Co-develop and ask questions, take notes, and participate in decision-making during the grant due diligence process
- Generate documentation of grant decisions for approval by the Board of Directors
Qualifications:
- Experience
- Personal commitment to race and gender equity evidenced by respect for the dignity and abilities of all people
- Deep knowledge of the Southeastern United States and its diverse communities
- Track record of building relationships and fostering alliances among diverse people to accomplish goals
- Skills
- Subject-matter expertise in racial equity and/or power-building
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Ability to use instinct and intuition effectively in building relationships and making decisions
- Mindset
- Desire to cultivate trust and make decisions collaboratively
- Ability to work independently
- Technologically savvy with the capability to learn new tools quickly
Term:
This is a full-time position with generous benefits. The
salary range is $65,000-$75,000 and candidates can be located
anywhere in our 11-state footprint in the Southeastern U.S. The
position is open until filled
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