Program Associate, Donor Philanthropic Initiatives & President's Fund
- Employer
- Wellspring Philanthropic Fund
- Location
- New York, United States
- Salary
- $80,000.00 - $90,000.00
- Closing date
- Mar 22, 2023
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Donor Relations
- Fields
- Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
For the full job description: https://wpfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/DPIPF-Program-Associate-JD.pdf
ABOUT WELLSPRING
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund is a private grantmaking foundation
dedicated to advancing the realization of human rights and the
effective advancement of social justice for all people. We ground
our work in our respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every
person, and we prioritize the advancement of racial, gender, and
economic justice across all our programs. Through domestic and
international grantmaking, Wellspring strives to cultivate
accountable social systems and structures that uphold human
dignity, strengthen agency, and advance equity for all people, and
to contribute to making real change that matters. As responsible
stewards, we strive to maximize the impact of our charitable
investments and make a tangible difference in shifting conditions
that materially affect people’s lives. Wellspring has offices in
New York, NY and Washington, DC.
For more information, please visit www.wpfund.org.
Donor Philanthropic Initiatives (DPI) or Donor Initiatives (DI)
refers to our support for the philanthropic interests of individual
Wellspring donors, which are highly aligned with Wellspring’s
overall mission. Some of these initiatives intersect with
Wellspring’s established program areas in a complementary way;
others focus on new issues that fall outside of existing programs;
and others operate independently, while relying on Wellspring’s
philanthropic services in varied degrees.
The President’s Fund (PF) is a flexible, responsive fund from which
the President of Wellspring Philanthropic Fund can support work
that falls outside the existing programs but advances our broad
social justice mission. The President’s Fund provides support to
important institutions, networks, and capacities that anchor broad
and sustained progress toward our mission, as well as short-term
and responsive investments to address compelling opportunities or
emergencies.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Wellspring seeks a Program Associate to join its Donor
Philanthropic Initiatives and President’s Fund team (DPIPF). The
Program Associate reports to the Program Director and works
collaboratively with the Program Officers, Administrative
Assistant, Grants Management team, and other Wellspring staff.
Day-to-day, the Program Associate contributes to the following key
priorities:
• Grants Process Coordination
• Program Support
• Communications and Research
This is an incredible opportunity for a social justice generalist – someone with a breadth of knowledge in a range of areas, rather than a concentration on only one content area – to leverage their knowledge toward a donor driven portfolio and a collaborative team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grants Process Coordination
• Coordinate the team’s grantmaking process, including entering
information into the grants database.
• Managing team grantmaking calendar to ensure program staff meet
all deadlines and ensure a smooth grantmaking process.
• Support “due diligence” in reviews of grant proposals and
applicant organizations, including determining where additional
information is needed from the applicant.
• Liaise with Grants Management and the program team, serving as a
compliance checkpoint to ensure that grantmaking stays within
annual budgets.
• Develop and demonstrate deep knowledge of the Wellspring Grants
Manual. Serve as a team resource on policies and procedures.
Program Support
• Work closely with program staff to support DPIPF grantees across
diverse themes and portfolios, both within the United States and
globally. This may include:
o Assist program staff with analyzing and summarizing grant
proposals and drafting grant recommendations.
o Assist program staff with tracking grantee work and outcomes,
including reviewing reports, participating in meetings with
grantees, and reading and tracking news and research that relates
to the work.
o Participate in grant meetings, site visits, take notes, ensure
follow-up, and save relevant materials.
o Represent Wellspring at external meetings and conferences with
partners, funders, and field
leaders, including domestic travel (when safe).
o Contribute to strategic plans, and the program team’s learning
agenda.
o Draft and edit grant evaluations and recommendations.
• When necessary, work in collaboration with the Administrative
Assistant to provide logistical and coordination support for
program related activities.
• Support the Program Director and the team with consultant
procurement and selection process(es).
Communications and Research
• Research and prepare donor education materials and other
materials for internal Wellspring use, such as donor memos,
presentations including staff meeting presentations, work plans,
and annual reports.
• Conduct research related to field developments, potential
grantees, and other topics requested by the program team. Write
short memos and issue briefs.
• Convey information effectively through written and visual
materials (i.e. graphics, memos, and slides, etc.).
• Manage donor updates, including by collecting newsworthy items,
grantee updates, and consulting with program officers on content
edits.
• Prepare, proofread, and edit written work as requested.
• Recommend and implement improvements to team systems and work
within project management platforms.
Other
• Participate on internal Wellspring advisory groups, task forces,
and processes as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Commitment to human rights and social justice.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant
field.
• Three to six years of experience working collaboratively with
colleagues and staff at all levels of the
organization.
• Service-oriented with a strong commitment to client service and
support.
• Ability to manage complex processes and thrive in a fast-paced
environment.
• Highly organized and adaptable; comfortable knowing every day at
work may be different.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to creatively problem
solve.
• Ability to meet deadlines, respond to shifting priorities and
multitask.
• A self-starter; comfortable working autonomously but also as part
of a larger team.
• Proficiency with office technology and tools including Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Asana, Box, and Zoom.
• Excellent English-language writing, editing, critical thinking,
and communications skills.
• Excellent desk research skills. Ability to summarize and
synthesize complex ideas.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills. Demonstrates humility
and the ability and eagerness to build relationships with partners
and colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and
complete discretion.
• Willingness to learn, to be open to and generate new ideas, and
to have fun.
• Understands and values social justice, including racial and
gender equity as an organizational operating principle.
• Commitment to continued learning on issues related to race,
gender, gender identity and expression,
equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Familiarity with social justice organizations in the U.S that are
working on/have worked on civic engagement and immigrant
justice.
• Spanish language capabilities.
• Experience working in a grantmaking or nonprofit
organization.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and
skills required for the position. The team member may be required
to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from
time to time, as needed.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary range of $80,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience.
Wellspring offers a very generous benefits package including
payment of 100% of the health insurance premiums for employees (and
80% of the premiums for spouses, domestic partners, and qualified
family members). Wellspring also offers other benefits including
life insurance, long-term disability protection, a group 401(k)
retirement plan (with an employer match), support for continuing
education, up to $5,250 in annual student loan repayment or college
savings assistance for qualified dependents and is committed to
providing transgender- inclusive healthcare.
COVID-19 HIRING UPDATE
Wellspring's Offices have returned to in-person work using a hybrid
model. Staff are required to be fully vaccinated and to work in the
office Tuesday - Thursday and have the option to work remotely
Monday and Friday. To ensure the safety and well-being of our
employees, we will continue to monitor the situation and follow the
recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
HOW TO APPLY
For employment consideration, please submit application to
jobs@wpfund.org Subject Line: “DPIPF-Program Associate-- [YOUR
NAME].” All applications must include:
• a resumé;
• a thoughtful cover letter, including how you became aware of this
opportunity (i e. job portal, referral, etc.) and salary minimum
requirements
• one writing sample (no less than 3 and no more than 5 pages,
attached in PDF format).
• If we can make the application process easier through
accommodation, please let us know.
NOTE: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United
States at the time of hire to be considered for this
position.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with an
anticipated closing date of March 17, 2023. We expect interviews to
occur in April of 2023.
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