Program Officer - The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation (Chicago)

Who: Through its grantmaking and participation in Chicago’s civic and cultural life, The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation (the foundation) seeks to improve Chicago’s built environment, support cultural stewardship in the arts, strengthen democracy through investigative journalism, and advance economic opportunity for the working poor. The foundation grants approximately $5,000,000 a year to Chicago-area organizations through two funding programs: Driehaus Foundation Grants and The MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation.

What: The foundation seeks a Program Officer to manage a portion of The MacArthur Funds for Arts and Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation portfolio and the Economic Opportunity for the Working Poor portfolio. This is a full-time position, based in Chicago, and reporting to the foundation’s Executive Director. Responsibilities include:

Program Manager - American Academy of Pediatrics - Elk Grove Village, IL

Program Manager (Grant Funded)
American Academy of Pediatrics
Elk Grove Village, IL
The American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, has an opening in our Department of International Child Health. You can make a real difference in the world!

This opportunity will manage and coordinate child health grant funded projects, focusing primarily on immunization and other child survival health priorities. International and domestic travel (25%) and weekend work will be required to execute the proper development, implementation, and management of programmatic activities in collaboration with our international partner agencies and funders. Back “home” in Elk Grove Village, this position will manage the development of a global immunization Project Advisory Committee (PAC) and Project Technical Advisory Group by building relationships with other national pediatric society leaders and strengthening the communication between leaders and AAP technical advisors.

International and domestic travel (25%) and weekend work will be required.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

Please reference position code when providing a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

American Academy of Pediatrics
ATTN: HR/AF/805
141 Northwest Point Blvd.
Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007

FAX: 847-228-5099
E-MAIL: resumes@aap.org
www.aap.org

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, health policy, health education, health communication or related field required; at least three years of experience coordinating or managing public health programs required, including collaborating effectively with various external constituents and partners, meeting planning, budget tracking, and drafting correspondence and reports. Experience writing grant applications and managing grant budgets is essential; experience with US government-funded grants preferred. 

Experience with developing educational and promotional materials, and working in a medical association and/or with health care professionals is highly desirable. Proficiency with MS Office is required. Must be able to take initiative, manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively communicate, manage projects within tight deadlines, handle a heavy workload, work both independently and as part of team, think creatively and pay close attention to detail. Fluency in foreign language(s) is desirable.

Internal Number: HR/AF/805

About American Academy of Pediatrics
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP has approximately 64,000 members in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Members include pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists. More than 34,000 members are board-certified and called Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP).

Sr. Development Associate- Forest Preserve Foundation - Chicago, IL

Senior Development Associate

Forest Preserve Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Forest Preserve’s Foundation’s mission is to engage in protecting and restoring the treasured natural habitats within the Forest Preserves of Cook County and to enhance the outdoor experiences of all communities.

The Foundation, which is an independent, 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, encourages and administers private gifts to further the Forest Preserves of Cook County's mission and goals.

In 2015, The Foundation adopted its first strategic plan to help guide its growth and impact over the next two years.

Scope of the Position

To support the Foundation’s leadership in fundraising, communications and administration activities aligned with its mission and strategic plan. Position requires an ability to effectively and successfully communicate the Forest Preserve Foundation’s mission, goals and accomplishments to others; fulfill Forest Preserve Foundation’s short and long-range fundraising needs and goals. This position reports to the Executive Director and supervises no staff.

The primary responsibilities of the position are:

Fundraising

• Conduct donor research, qualification and cultivation, and coordinate other fundraising efforts (donor relations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising special events, and planned giving) to help sustain the Foundation’s annual operating needs and accomplish its long-term fundraising goals.
• Identify prospective donors including individuals, corporations and foundations.
•  Support the implementation and expansion of the Foundation’s fundraising efforts.
• Manage small prospect portfolio (including event sponsorship and tribute gifts).
• Solicit donors via face-to-face meetings, phone, written proposals, direct mail, etc.
• Plan and coordinate stewardship activities of donors.
• Maintain and improve donor databases and systems to: a) track contributions by project, by donor and by solicitation source; b) produce timely donor acknowledgements; and c) create reports as appropriate.
• Write/prepare grant proposals and reports, donor solicitations and campaign materials, and correspondence related to development activities.
• Work with the Executive Director to develop and maintain prospect and donor portfolios.

Communications

• Work with Executive Director an annual communications plan.
• Develop and implement communications and information activities including producing newsletters, annual report, brochures, press releases and informational materials, and website development and maintenance.
• Develop and advance social media communications for the Foundation.
• Partner with Forest Preserves of Cook County and other entities, as appropriate, for mutual benefit to accomplish the Foundation’s mission and leverage resources. 

Administration

• Assist with staffing activities to the Board of Directors.
• Support implementation of the annual strategic plan.
• Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred).
• At least three years relevant experience including nonprofit fundraising (required); and communications, marketing, public relations, non-profit management (preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, desktop publishing (Adobe) and web-based software preferred.
• Ability to utilize internal and external tools to conduct prospect research – including Raiser’s Edge contact management database. 

Characteristics:

• Demonstrated experience with managing volunteer and donor relationships.
• High level personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent time management skills including ability to meet established goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to occasionally use personal vehicle as necessary in the performance of work-related activities – travel and mileage expenses will be reimbursed.
• Shared commitment to the Foundation’s mission and work.
• Ability to maintain strong, positive, collegial working relationships with staff, Board, and outside consultants and professional service providers.
• Ability to access to the Internet/email when not in the Foundation’s office.
• Must be willing to support an ethical, smooth and efficient working environment with staff, Board, funders and partners.

Benefits of the Position (following a 90 day probation period the following are available and offered to the successful candidate):

• This is a full-time position with potential for advancement.
• Starting salary commensurate with experience. Annual salary increases are based on performance metrics.
• Two weeks paid vacation to start.
• Health insurance stipend.
• Eligibility for enrollment in Foundation’s retirement plan after one year of employment.
• Training and career development opportunities available as annual budgets permit.
• Joining a young, dynamic and growing organization.

Forest Preserve Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke-free, drug-free work place.

Please mail or email letter of interest, current resume, brief writing sample(s) not to exceed three pages, and three references to:

Shelley A. Davis

President and Executive Director

Forest Preserve Foundation

69 W. Washington Street, Suite 2040

Chicago, IL 60602

shelley.davis@forestpreservefoundation.org

Position open until filled. Candidates will be notified regarding the status of their applications. For further information about the organization, please visit www.forestpreservefoundation.org

President- Women Impacting Public Policy - Washington, D.C.

President

Women Impacting Public Policy

Washington, D.C.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the full-time senior leader to the Women Impacting Public Policy, Inc. (WIPP) brand that
includes WIPP, the WIPP Education Foundation, and WIPP International. The President serves on the WIPP, WIPP Education Foundation, and WIPP International Executive Committees, and works closely with the Board Chairs, reporting to the Chair of the Board of Directors.

Has overall strategic and operational responsibility for day to day running of the organization.
Responsibilities also include increasing membership and sponsorship for the WIPP brand. The President assures that the WIPP brand is making timely progress toward the creation and fulfillment of its strategic plan.

The President is a liaison between the Boards and the senior management of the WIPP brand and works to achieve the mission of the WIPP brand.

The President serves as the primary spokesperson for the WIPP brand and therefore it is critical that she possesses a passion for women’s entrepreneurship.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The President will perform the following duties and responsibilities in addition to those duties,
relationships, requirements, and expectations delineated in the position description for Board of
Directors and Board Member:

• Responsible for day to day operations of the organization as a whole.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring and management of WIPP staff, consultants and
vendors
• Responsible for financial oversight and direction of the organization
• Promote and build the WIPP brand and its members to the private sector, government and
public agencies, the media, and the public.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key senior executives throughout the public and
private sector communities to maximize the awareness of the WIPP brand’s value, increase
membership, and sponsorship opportunities.
• Promote and protect the WIPP brand (e.g., WIPP Education Foundation, WIPP
International, etc.)
• Report to the WIPP Board of Directors.
• Facilitate accomplishment of the WIPP brand’s strategic goals and objectives by providing
guidance to the WIPP Boards of Directors.

TRAITS OF A GOOD PRESIDENT
• A commitment to WIPP brand’s mission: This results in the proper allocation of time to provide the leadership, to help shepherd the WIPP brand, and to work with its members, leaders and staff.
• The President should possess the ability to articulate WIPP’s vision for strategic growth and drive the WIPP brand toward achievement of that vision.
• Good organizational skills, intelligence, business acumen and an advocate for the WIPP brand.
• Strong, decisive leader with excellent judgment and a willingness to take responsibility for the WIPP brand’s actions.
• The President should be a experienced, dynamic public speaker with the ability to facilitate communication with and among WIPP’s stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate WIPP’s key messages at Conferences, and through various media, including digital, print, radio, and television.
• Flexibility, the President should lead the way toward openness to new ideas.
• The President should be supportive of the staff, membership, Coalition Partners and the boards.
• Unbiased, the President must act in a non-partisan fashion in their role as WIPP President regardless of their personal political viewpoints.
• A good listener, the President should seek out information from the WIPP brand’s stakeholders.
• Have a strong understanding and appreciation of the value of sponsors and their contributions to WIPP.
• Ability to negotiate and ensure compliance with contracts, grants, and agreements (sponsors, vendors)
• Ability to expand sponsorship base and contributions.
• Ability to grow the WIPP brand’s partners to help us reach our goals for fundraising, membership engagement, and coalition partnership.
• Ability to bring people to consensus and translate the consensus into meaningful action.

CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
The President will likely be able to demonstrate the following capabilities and have experience in the following areas:
• Commitment to WIPP’s mission, vision, and goals
• Previous strong volunteer leadership or Board experience, strongly recommended
• Strong interest in and understanding of the WIPP brand activities and programs
• Served in a senior management position (past or present)
• General business management knowledge and skills: finance & budgeting, planning, marketing and sales, management, nonprofit governance, fundraising, alliances, etc.
• Advanced understanding of the public policy process and the ability to expand relationships with key policymakers in the legislative and executive branches
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
• Exceptional integrity and work ethics
• Experience in strategic planning, PR and the development of sponsorship opportunities
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues and challenges facing the women entrepreneurship community

Board Meetings4 Board meetings per year (notional schedule/subject to change months):
• March: Board Meeting Via Teleconference
• July: Board Meeting (2 – 4 days in Washington D.C.)
• September: Board Meeting Via Teleconference
• November/December: Board Meeting (2 – 4 days in Washington D.C.)

Key Functions/Activities
Ad-hoc conference calls with the Executive Committee throughout the year (4-6 calls, approximately 1 hour in duration)
Preparation for Board Meetings and calls
Budget and Financial Review
Sponsorship
Work on assigned Board projects, committees, task forces, and initiatives
Attendance at stakeholder conferences
Public relations, press interviews and media activities

Confidentiality: The President is required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement before taking office.

Executive Director, Legal Aid - Chicago, IL

Cabrini Green Legal Aid
Executive Director
Chicago, IL

Founded in 1972, originally CGLA operated as a general purpose law firm for Cabrini Green residents. Early CGLA staff represented clients across a broad range of issues while advocating for tenants’ rights and alternatives to gangs for youth. Since its founding, CGLA has helped tens of thousands of people stabilize their lives—by removing barriers to economic opportunity, strengthening families, and preventing homelessness. In 2014, CGLA acquired Chicago Legal Advocacy for Incarcerated Mothers (CLAIM), through which CGLA provides vital services for women under correctional control remain intact. Today, CGLA strives to bring about substantive, transformational change in the lives of those it serves by using a holistic model that integrates the delivery of legal services with supportive social services. CGLA accomplishes this through strategic partnerships with social service providers, government agencies, and other legal aid organizations.

Job Description
The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership of the organization to ensure delivery of the highest quality services while safeguarding its financial stability. As the leader of the organization, the Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for: executing the strategic plan to address the growing needs of CGLA and its clients; modeling CGLA’s values which are anchored on the God-given dignity of its clients; actively engaging in sophisticated fundraising and development activities; developing and managing the organization’s overall finances; managing and leading the staff and fostering an organizational climate to develop and build staff competencies; collaborating with other leaders and decision makers in the broader legal and human services community; providing the vision to address future challenges and opportunities; and representing the organization as its key spokesperson and fundraiser.

We seek a proven leader who will be a catalyst to fulfilling an organization's mission to answer God’s call to seek justice and mercy for those living in poverty by providing legal services that strengthen lives, families and communities. The ability to relate to a wide variety of donor constituents is important. The leader must also communicate effectively with elected officials, state and federal bureaucracies, businesses, law firms, and civic groups. Given the requirements of implementing the strategic plans of CGLA, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to chart a clear direction and implement activities to reach Board approved goals. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in obtaining private resources through major individual gifts, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, and government grants.

Qualifications
Specific experience in an organization focused on legal assistance is not a requirement; however, an affinity for the creation and delivery of services to underserved populations must be genuine. A connection to the values of CGLA and serving the underserved is essential. Knowledge of effective practices in the leadership and management of legal and/or social services is ideal. A proven ability to hire, coach, and lead employees as an effective team of closely coordinated, highly professional, self-accountable staff members is a must. Of critical importance is the candidate’s ability to transform ideas into specific, goal-driven program outcomes. The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills in operations and business management. Experience making strategic decisions in program design and organizational management in pursuit of board goals is expected.

A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university is required; a graduate degree is preferred. A JD degree is not required. Current or prior experience in the field or experiences that would result in a key understanding of the cause is advantageous. Successful candidates may come from the non-profit or for-profit sectors.

Applications and nominations are being received by Kittleman & Associates, LLC. To apply, please send a current resume and letter of interest to resumes@kittlemansearch.com. For more information on CGLA, please visit www.cgla.net.

Cabrini Green Legal Aid is an equal opportunity employer.

Grants and Compliance Specialist - City of Evanston, IL

Grants and Compliance Specialist, City of Evanston, IL

NATURE OF WORK:
This position evaluates, prepares reports, and advises public and private sector administrators on feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and/or regulatory conformance of projects and programs funded by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) entitlement programs from the U.S Department of Housing & Urban Development. Responsible for monitoring projects and programs assisted by the City using federal grant funds, including Neighborhood Stabilization Program 2 (NSP2) compliance with Federal and local government requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
• Assists in the development of annual applications for CDBG and provision of technical assistance to potential applicants.
• Develops subrecipient agreements and report forms for CDBG, HOME and ESG.
• Conducts environmental reviews for CDBG, HOME and ESG projects and programs, including Requests for Release of Funds as needed.
• Reviews and evaluates external and City funding applications for CDBG, including program/project descriptions, budget and staffing estimates to determine feasibility and compliance with grant requirements; monitors spending by subrecipient and category.
• Collects and evaluates quarterly and semi annual program reports for all external and City programs/projects. Conducts desk monitoring, site visits and on-site monitoring of CDBG, HOME and ESG programs and projects for compliance with federal requirements.
• Takes part in reviews at which eligibility of applicants for assistance through ESG and HOME TBRA is determined/approved, as needed.
• Helps prepare the annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, including opening activities and entering data into HUD’s Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS).
• Monitors and ensures compliance of NSP2, HOME and CDBG rental and home ownership projects with long-term affordability requirements.
• Coordinates implementation of the CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area plan, including reporting outcomes against goals in the five-year Consolidated Plan.
• Reviews CDBG, HOME, ESG and NSP2 draw requests for payment to contractors and subrecipients and prepares and submits vouchers for payment.
• Works with City Purchasing and Compliance staff to ensure coordination of projects funded wholly or in part with federal grant funds to ensure compliance with HUD Section 3 requirements and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts on CDBG and HOME construction projects, as well as with the City Local Employment Program and M/W/EBE, as appropriate.
• Prepares and submits annual Section 3 and 2516 Contractor/Subcontractor Reports, and semi-annual 4710 Labor Standards Enforcement Reports to HUD; prepares and submits FFATA reports as required for CDBG and ESG.
• Assists with NSP2 grant closeout, including reviewing spending by beneficiary type, long-term affordability requirements by tenure, land banking plans and other requirements; ensures activities are accurately entered in HUD DRGR system as required.
• Develops and implements special projects as needed; may assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Assists with marketing and promotion of programs, including updating content on City webpages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
Must possess a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Public Policy, Non-Profit Management, or substantially similar area. Possession of a master’s degree is preferred.

Must possess two (2) or more years of work experience of grants management, program/project development and/or management.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record and must have use of personal vehicle.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to use Internet search engines, word processing software, email, and Windows operating systems.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Communication: Ability to read business letters, memoranda, technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write business letters, memoranda, abstracts, and financial reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ability to be conversant in theory using principles and methods of effective and persuasive speaking. Ability to speak before audiences with poise, voice control and confidence, using correct English and well-modulated voice.
• Ability to work with and relate to a diverse group of citizens from varying socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in dealing with individuals and groups at all levels.
• Self motivated, disciplined, organized, and reliable.
• Innovative, creative, resourceful and independent thinking.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
Light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Type of physical demands: balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces); stooping (bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist); crouching (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine); reaching (extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hands); fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily); feeling (perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape,, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in skin, particularly those of finger tips); talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word); hearing (perceiving the nature of sounds by ear); seeing (the ability to perceive the nature of objects by eye); far vision (clarity of vision at 20 feet or more); near vision (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less); depth perception (ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, including safety to oneself and others); field of vision (observing an area that can be seen up and in a given point, when required to see a large area while keeping the eyes fixed); accommodation (adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus, especially important when doing near-point work at varying distances from the eye); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

SUPERVISION:
Reports to the Housing and Grants Administrator within the Community Development Department who outlines work assignments, reviews work in progress, and completed work. Works closely with all relevant departments/divisions to assist and inform in the processing of planning related issues and policies; best practices as appropriate. Employee is expected to provide leadership/guidance to all City departments in administration and management of grant-funded programs and projects. Guidance is provided via the strategic plan, City Code, City policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and Consolidated Plan to ensure that planning initiatives are met. Work is evaluated at least annually with respect to progress toward achieving goals, leadership, communication skills, customer service, ability to work productively and effectively with employees at all levels in the organization as well as elected and appointed officials, community groups and the general public.

PUBLIC CONTACT:
The employee has regular and frequent contact with department and division employees and other City employees; regular contact with individual citizens and groups, including elected officials. Presentations during public meetings are part of the scope of work for this position.

SELECTION METHOD:

Structured Oral Interview

TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:

Qualifications Assessment

LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:

To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before 07/10/2015.