DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING

Reports to: VP, Development

Compensation: $115 – $127K

Location: DoSomething.org has its headquarters in NYC. Preferably, candidates will be based in the New York City Metro area, but candidates in other locations within the U.S. will be considered.

Please note: given the level of writing and storytelling expertise required to be successful within this role, your cover letter is a critical piece of your application. Our team will review cover letters ahead of resumes – we look forward to seeing what you share with us!

WHO WE ARE
DoSomething is a thirty year old nonprofit fueling young people to change the world. These young activists have made a real difference from donating over 5 million jeans to homeless youth; to over 4,600 young people powering the petition that compelled Apple to create emojis representing people of color; and providing 585,965 menstrual products to achieve gender equity! On top of all that, DoSomething has registered 418,000 young people to vote and claim our democracy since 2018, with our voter turnout rate, above the national average, at 62 percent.

THE POSITION
As Director of Institutional Giving, you will bring a high level of experience, passion, and leadership to cultivate and steward relationships with foundations, corporations and governmental entities to invest in DoSomething’s campaigns and programming. Along with the Vice President of Development, you will serve as a primary relationship manager for private foundations, government grantmaking and corporations, as well as the business development lead for DoSomething Strategic clients. Reporting to the VP of Development, the Director will be a thought partner in developing strategic solutions, be tasked with thinking on their feet, asking the right questions, actively listening for the insights, and effectively communicating our value proposition to external stakeholders.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
Revenue Generation & Growth (60%)

— Design and direct DoSomething’s institutional strategy consistent with the organization’s 2022-2025 strategic plan.
— Oversee the development of partnership proposals, and prospecting, cultivation and stewardship cycles for all institutional revenue sources.
— Work cross-functionally with the Communications, Marketing, and DSS teams to prospect, cultivate and steward DoSomething’s Stragetic’s new business pipeline consistent with the priorities established in the organizational strategic plan and team goals.
— Develop and maintain institutional strategies consistent with best practices in the field.

Team leadership and systems management (20%)

— Lead, and develop a team of up to two direct reports, and establish and maintain systems to optimize the team’s efficiency and integration with cross-functional teams to ensure a high rate of donor conversion.
— Inspire and foster a high-performing culture of growth for all team members and demonstrate leadership about DoSomething’s diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging priorities and goals.

Business Development and Thought Leadership (20%)

— Manage frequent, values-driven, and customized communications to support partner prospecting, cultivation and stewardship.
— Stay up-to-date with the latest trends among DoSomething’s primary demographic, analyze data from internal and external sources to provide valuable insights, and use this information to create effective pitches and campaigns for young people.
— Attend industry functions, join relevant associations and attend events and conferences in the field, secure key meetings among corporate prospects and author blog posts or other thought leadership pieces in trade and/or mainstream publications that could drive business development.

WHO YOU ARE

— You come with 7-10 years of direct experience cultivating and securing support at the level of $300,000+ and managing a portfolio of $5MM+ annually.
— You have at least 3 years’ management experience with a progressive and proven track record of successfully building and retaining diverse teams, and consistently employing inclusive and race-intentional leadership practices to engage and grow your reports.
— You’re seriously passionate about what we do. You believe in the collective power of young people and you’re obsessed with getting young people across the globe to take action on important social issues.
— You are known for your strong written and verbal communication skills. You can develop presentations with clear narratives and compelling solutions, and your on-brand public speaking and storytelling capabilities make you the “it” person in the room.
— You have demonstrated project management skills and you’re experienced in building, delivering, and scaling projects on time.
— You live by data and leverage it to design and execute processes, set and track KPIs, and incorporate feedback to deliver timely solutions.

PERKS & BENEFITS @ DOSOMETHING

— 3 weeks vacation, 11 paid federal holidays, paid winter holiday break (from Christmas to New Years), and ½ Day Summer Fridays (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
— Medical and dental premiums fully covered by us
— $1000 personal stipend each year for your professional development – additional funds may available at departmental level.
— 403b plan, which DoSomething matches up to $2,500 of employee contributions
— An incredibly compelling reason to wake up and make it to work every day

The Organization and Role

About Access Now

Access Now defends and extends the digital rights of people and communities at risk. As a grassroots-to-global organization, we partner with local actors to bring a human rights agenda to the use, development, and governance of digital technologies, and to intervene where technologies adversely impact our human rights. By combining direct technical support, strategic advocacy, grassroots grantmaking, and convenings such as RightsCon, we fight for human rights in the digital age.

About this role

The Finance Manager manages all aspects of the financial operations of our entity registered in Brussels, Belgium. The scope of finance responsibilities is varied and entails a high level of ownership and autonomy.

The Finance Manager will work closely with local legal representatives and the global Operations team, in particular the Global Finance Director, the Grants & Contracts Manager, the Finance Controller, and the Financial Analyst. Whilst this role operates autonomously on local financial management, it connects closely into the various global finance functions and workflows to ensure strong collaboration and consistency across the global organization. The Finance Manager reports through the Global Finance Director, with a dotted line to the Operations legal representative of the Belgian entity.

What you will do

• Accounting, A/R, A/P
  • Manage local bookkeeping including instructing and overseeing external accountants.
  • Code entries to relevant grants and internally defined segmentation categories.
  • Execute financial year-end closure and support the consolidation of global financial accounts in coordination with the global Finance team.
  • Manage accounts receivable (including invoicing), payable, and banking.
• Budgeting & Reporting
  • Lead the development of local budgets in coordination with the global Finance team and programmatic leads, and in alignment with global budgetary frameworks.
  • Once set, review, monitor, and manage local annual and quarterly programmatic and operational budgets.
  • Produce financial reporting and analysis for internal and external purposes, related to budgets, expenses, grant allocations, etc.
• Grants Management
  • Financially administer grants related to the Belgian entity, including managing grant allocations and controls.
  • Produce grant budget proposals and reporting, working closely with the Grants & Contracts Manager, development, and programmatic teams.
• Compliance, Internal Controls, Administration, Other
  • Monitor and enforce compliance with local tax and financial obligations.
  • Advise management on decisions related to the entity’s operations.
  • Manage organizational local audit processes and support global organization-wide audits.
  • Develop, update, and maintain financial internal controls, processes, policies, and various trackers in Google Suite.
  • Provide thought-partnership and support to Finance colleagues in other locations in Europe.
  • Maintain an accurate filing and records system for all financial documents.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education, and Mindset You Will Bring

• At least 4 years of experience in bookkeeping and statutory reporting per Belgian accounting standards.
• Proven experience in financial management of budget and actuals, and financial analysis and reporting.
• Formal education in finance/accounting.
• Fluency in English and strong command of French.
• Experience in meeting and prioritizing multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work autonomously and proactively.
• Acute attention to detail and desire to probe further into data.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Respect for and desire to work with a dynamic, international team of diverse people.
• Experience with non-profit finance management is an advantage.
• Experience with US GAAP is an advantage.

The Details

Location

This is a full-time position, to be filled in Brussels, Belgium. The successful candidate must possess the right to work in the location in which they will be based. At this time most Access Now Team Members are working through hybrid office arrangements, combining remote at-home work with intermittent use of offices and/or co-working spaces.

Remuneration

Access Now offers competitive compensation and benefits packages that align competitively with locations and regions around the world. Location-specific examples of initial placement within the salary range for this role include:

• €5,356 EUR gross monthly (Belgium)

Benefits for this specific role are tied to the location and will vary. Regardless of location, all Team Members benefit from a strong global culture aligned around:

• Work-life balance, including a generous paid time-off program between 36 and 40 days annually.
• Access to supplemental health care insurance policies.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Extensive workplace flexibility.
• Organizational resilience and support for all team members, including paid family leave and employee assistance programs.
• Connection to a diverse, global team of passionate, principled professionals.
• Opportunities to recharge (including one month of paid refresher leave after 4 years).

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Résumé/CV (removing all personally identifying information such as age, gender, marital status, address, and photo).
• Thoughtful cover letter outlining your suitability for our role, with particular attention to your experience aligning to the core functions.

Our hiring teams review applications submitted through our Career Openings page; email submissions are not accepted. Please note that if you are applying via a link in a 3rd party system (examples: Indeed, Glassdoor, LinkedIn, Snaphunt, Zip Recruiter), be sure that you are going through the application link in BambooHR so that you are properly uploading a distinct Cover Letter and a separate CV/Resume.

Applications accepted through 10 May.

In order for us to communicate with you on the status of your application, please add apps.bamboohr.com to your contacts list, and check spam or junk folders so that you do not miss updates from us.

We are a global human rights organization committed to inclusivity and equity, and seek the most talented team members who bring their true selves, with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We are interested in receiving applications from people who consider themselves as under-represented in their talent communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we value and encourage diversity and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. Our commitment applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

Published 2024-04-16

Link to apply: https://accessnow.bamboohr.com/careers/207?source=aWQ9MjY%3D

Terms of Reference / Call for Expressions of Interest
Title: Advocacy Capacity Development Consultant (Kurdistan Region of Iraq)
Deadline for application: 15 May 2024
Expected level of effort (LOE): Approximately 20 days
Start date: June 2024
Responsible office: medica mondiale’s regional office in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
About medica mondiale
medica mondiale e.V. is a non-governmental organization based in Cologne, Germany. As a feminist women’s rights and aid organization medica mondiale supports women and girls in war and crisis zones throughout the world. Through own programmes and in cooperation with local women’s organizations we offer holistic support to women and girl survivors of sexualized and gender-based violence. On the political level, we pro-actively promote women’s rights, call for a rigorous punishment of crimes as well as effective protection, justice and political participation for survivors of violence. Currently medica mondiale e.V. is working in Northern Iraq/Kurdistan, in Afghanistan, in West Africa, in Southeast Europe as well as the African Great Lakes Region.
medica mondiale in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

medica mondiale is active in KRI since 2015 and implements qualification programmes for medical and psychological expert staff in psychosocial advice centres, psychological first aid and mental health. medica mondiale cooperated with the local health authorities. In the course of the THTP-II programme (P3407, BMZ, 10.2018-06.2022) medica mondiale set up a national steering committee which includes leading public health institutions and NGOs in the province of Dohuk. The steering committee plans for the improvement of stress- and trauma-sensitive healthcare for survivors of sexualised violence in the host community and refugee communities. Furthermore, a national advocacy strategy was developed by members of the steering committee and women survivors from the Yazidi community. This advocacy strategy aims at influencing change on a national and regional level in the KRI. It is planned that one member of the steering committee, a local women’s rights organisation, will take on more and more responsibility and acquire technical knowledge to enable the NGO to lead future projects independently.
Call for Expressions of Interest: Advocacy Consultant (2024-2025)
Project Context

The Transnational Health Training and Advocacy Programme (THTP) aims at improving access to stress- and trauma-sensitive health care services for women and girls affected by sexualized and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), Kosovo (KOS) and the Kurdish Region of Iraq (KRI). medica mondiale e.V. implements the THTP together with its partner organizations Medica Zenica (BiH) and Medica Gjakova (Kosovo). In the Kurdish Region of Iraq (KRI) the project is implemented through the medica mondiale e.V. regional office. The project is now in its third phase (2022 – 2025). One of the main focuses of this phase is to upscale field-tested good practices and lessons learned in implementing the Stress- and trauma-sensitive approach (STA) in the health care sector from the country level to the international sphere.
The project pursues a system-oriented approach that strengthens capacities at several levels with connected components:
1. Direct support and awareness raising for SGBV survivors and their social environment.
2. Qualification and strengthening of health professionals.
3. Advocacy work on country level.
4. Transnational Learning Exchange.
5. International Advocacy work.

Purpose of Assignment
This consultancy focuses on the country level advocacy which aims to institutionalise stress-and trauma sensitivity at national level in the health system. For this purpose, the medica mondiale regional office in KRI seeks to commission a capacity development consultant with focus on advocacy and lobbying who will work with the regional office, the country advocacy team and the project steering committee on developing their capacity and the developing the advocacy plan. This will then enable the regional office, the country advocacy team and the project steering committee to implement the project’s one year advocacy component.
The focus of the capacity development will be:
• Developing the capacity of the members of the country steering committee and the country advocacy team on advocacy and programme management.
• Operationalising the country advocacy strategy into an operational plan with a clear outline for the needed budget.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop an outline for the methodology and approaches as well as a specific timeline for the consultancy to be submitted to medica mondiale regional office max 1 week following contract signature.
• Review the project documents, including project proposal and country advocacy strategy.
• Conduct a quick needs and capacity assessment for the project steering committee and the country advocacy team.
• Develop an outline for the needed capacity development interventions for the project target groups including the operationalization of the country advocacy strategy in a collaborative and participatory manner with the team.
• Implement capacity development interventions with the teams.
• Prepare a mission report that outlines the achievements of the consultancy, challenges as well as recommendations for future efforts (a template will be provided).

Time Frame
This consultancy is planned to start by the end of May 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

Deliverables
Deliverable LOE Time for delivery
Outline for the methodology and approaches as well as a specific timeline for the consultancy and needs and capacity assessment. (medica mondiale will support with administering the assessment) 2 days June 2024
Needs and capacity assessment report for the project steering committee and the country advocacy team, including an outline for the needed capacity development interventions for the project target groups & the operationalisation of the country advocacy strategy in a collaborative and participatory manner with the team. 1 day June – July 2024
Implement capacity development interventions with the teams, including pre and post assessments (including prep and reporting) Between 10 to 15 days July – September 2024
Mission report (10 pages max, excluding annexes) 2 days December 2024
Qualification
 Proven experience in advocacy work (including development of advocacy strategies for and with CSOs development and implementation of advocacy work), ideally in the health care sector and with linkage to SRHR.
 Strong knowledge of KRG public health policies and the related stakeholders, policies and guidelines, with relevance for improving access to adequate health services for survivors of SGBV.
 Strong comprehensive and holistic understanding of SGBV in conflict affected contexts.
 Knowledge of the stress and trauma sensitive approach and survivor centred approach is an asset.
 Expertise in providing capacity development to local partner organisations.
 Knowledge about dynamics in conflict contexts.
 Excellent and proven report writing and verbal communication skills in English. Other language skills relevant for the respective countries, would be an asset.
 Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and MS Teams.

Personal Skills
 Feminist background and a clear commitment to working with an intersectional women centred and empowering approach.
 Strong communication, interpersonal and inter-cultural skills: ability to communicate with partner organisations and stakeholders from health institutions at different levels and contexts (local, country, regional) in a suitable manner.
 Ability to work in an independent and self-contained way, while maintaining reliable communication and working relations with both, medica mondiale regional office.
 Flexible, able to deal with challenging, conflict related work context.
Start Date
 Preferred starting date: June 2024
Frame Contract
The contract frame will be six months. However, as this assignment will be implemented in a dynamic and crisis affected context the consultant will be offered flexibility for re-evaluation and adaptation of the tasks based on the needs.
How to apply

To indicate your interest, please send your CV and expression of interest, including your daily rate and a technical and financial offer (with methodology and approach) for the assignment as one PDF file with a maximum of 2 MB. Only successful candidates will be contacted. The interviews will take place online.
Please send your application with the subject ‘Country Advocacy Consultant for THTP 3 – KRI’ recruitment@medicamondiale.org until 15 May 2024.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply. We strive for greater diversity of life backgrounds and therefore expressly welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, people with experience of racism/people of colour and people with disabilities.
Further information on medica mondiale e.V. and our projects can be found on our website: medicamondiale.org. For specific questions related to the assignment, please contact: wedad.ibrahim@medicamondiale.org until 5 May 2024.

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐲 – 𝐍𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐮

》Full time for 12 months, with an option to extend.
》Accompanied role with a competitive remuneration and benefits package.
》Applicants from this position may be used to establish a merit list for similar roles in other Pacific countries.

The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform (The Partnerships Platform) is looking for motivated and skilled professionals who are keen to make a difference. We seek passionate staff who work collaboratively to deliver ideas and advice that can help our Pacific Island Country partners meet their governance and stability goals. The Partnerships Platform is seeking an experienced and motivated 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘆 to be based in Nauru with a proven track record in providing strategic advice and assistance to the Government of Nauru (GoN) which contributes to effective and efficient management of public funds, improved Treasury capacity and international standards of practice. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in implementing various approaches to personnel capacity development.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, respectful, flexible and resilient PFM specialist and people leader with a keen focus on contributing to the overall objectives of Nauru’s Sustainable Development Strategy and the Nauru Australia Economic Governance Program, which aims to support the Government of Nauru to provide fiscally responsible and inclusive service delivery.

The Deputy Secretary Treasury will:

》Support Treasury’s mission to safeguard Government assets by providing advice to the Minister for Finance and Cabinet on matters relating to the management and use of public money and on the Nauruan economy more generally.
》Provide policy advice and options to Government in relation to a wide range of fiscal, economic and development issues, including progressing Treasury’s PFM reform agenda.
》Provide timely and effective preparation of national budget submissions, related budget documents and reports.
》Provide accurate and timely accounting information relating to the management of domestic and external financial resources.
》Oversee payment systems including, management of day-to-day processing within Treasury.
》Strengthen internal audit capability within the Ministry of Finance that monitors and reviews management controls to ensure the reliability and accuracy of financial information produced by Government

The position is an accompanied, 12 months posting with the option to extend for a further 24 months. A competitive international standard remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate, including housing, and return airfares if required for international candidates.

Click on the link or copy and paste it to access the Candidate Information Pack, including the full Terms of Reference for this position: https://bit.ly/DSTreasury

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚-𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦
The Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform is an Australian Government initiative funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and managed by DT Global. It provides Pacific Countries with a suite of flexible, fit-for-purpose options that support broad governance and stability development outcomes.

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate a high degree of flexibility, respect, resilience and adaptability, and a preparedness to work with limited resources in a challenging environment, this includes the ability to successfully build and manage relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have bachelors or post-graduate tertiary qualifications in economics, accounting, finance, or a related discipline. Candidates should also have proven experience in senior executive roles, including at a senior level in a developing country’s government treasury or finance department. This experience should involve providing strategic advice to government ministers and associated stakeholders concerning financial issues, as well as demonstrated experience in the preparation, monitoring and reporting of government budgets. Additionally, candidates should have experience in prioritising government expenditure in environments, emphasising transparent and accountable public financial management.

You will be required to demonstrate a strong understanding of, and commitment to, Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI), child protection and the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), anti-corruption and other DFAT safeguarding policies.

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐮
There are inherent opportunities and challenges that come with living and working in developing country contexts, including considerations unique to small island states. Applicants should consider these prior to applying. There are inherent opportunities and challenges that come with living and working in small island states. Applicants should consider these prior to applying.

For more information, please visit https://www.dfat.gov.au/geo/nauru/nauru-country-brief

𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Applicants (and approved dependents) will need to undergo psychometric and medical screening prior to travel. Amendments to the position’s terms of reference may be made during the period of engagement as required.

The Partnerships Platform is committed to increasing the pool of Pacific Islander, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander expertise. Suitably qualified people of the Pacific, Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities, including LGBTQIA+, women, gender diverse, neurodiverse and people of different abilities.

We can make adjustments during the recruitment process for people with a disability. If required, please contact our recruitment team via email at recruitment @ auspacpartnerships.com.au to discuss how we can support you.

𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘
We welcome your interest in joining the Australia-Pacific Partnerships Platform. Please ensure you review the Candidate Information Pack before applying (click the link or copy and paste it into your browser): https://bit.ly/DSTreasury

To submit your application, kindly click on the ‘Apply Now’ button and ensure you upload your resume as part of the application process. You will also be required to provide a response in 160 words or less, to explain why you believe you are the ideal candidate for this position. Please note that we will only accept applications submitted through the online portal.

𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟮 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗽𝗺 𝗔𝗘𝗦𝗧

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted to establish a merit list for similar roles in other Pacific Island Countries.

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐓 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥
DT Global works in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative solutions that transform lives. DT Global – launched in 2019 – is built on legacy companies AECOM’s International Development Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of 2,500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. Together, we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.