SVP Seattle - Social Venture Partners
SVP Seattle Program Associate, Community Investment
Mission & Vision SVP Seattle cultivates effective philanthropists and strengthens organizations driving community change – building powerful relationships that advance shared community goals. We envision a community in which, regardless of income or race, all children receive an excellent education and all people live and work in a healthy environment. We amplify the impact of those out to do good in three distinct ways:
Connect and engage individuals, helping them make the greatest impact with their time and philanthropic giving. Fund and strengthen nonprofits, helping them take their vital work for kids and the environment to the next level. Invest in collaborative solutions, so those with a common cause can align their efforts and go farther, together.
Organizational Culture & Background SVP is an international network of 38 SVP affiliates with 3,000+ individuals who pool expertise and resources to make a collective impact that far exceeds what each of us can do individually. At its core, SVP is a network of engaged donors that bring together nonprofits and philanthropists to learn from each other and build capacity for positive community impact. SVP partners make hands-on contributions to nonprofits through strategic volunteering, making grant decisions through a committee process, and supporting the internal work of SVP through working groups. In Seattle, our leveraged approach allows us to provide larger, longer term grants to nonprofits in the areas of Kindergarten Readiness, K-12 education, and the environment. SVP Seattle staff is made up of a small tight-knit team driven by a shared passion for achieving our mission and vision. We operate in an entrepreneurial culture which requires individuals to excel in a highly adaptive, collaborative, and volunteer-driven environment – demonstrating a willingness to “roll up his/her sleeves” and perform a variety of strategic and administrative functions. We hire smart, strategic and confident individuals who value and embrace internal and external collaboration, humility, continual learning and improvement. We seek individuals who can build a high level of trust, credibility and partnership with staff, donors, and nonprofit leaders. To learn more about SVP Seattle visit our website: www.socialventurepartners.org/seattle
Job Description The Program Associate, under the supervision of the Senior Manager, will play an important role in three key areas of SVP’s work – 1) Manage SVP’s volunteer matching program including preparation and support of key volunteers; 2) Manage and facilitate the grant committees that choose new SVP multi-year capacity building investees; and 3) Assist with ongoing relationship building and engagement of SVP partners and investees. The position requires flexibility for evening meetings and events.
Volunteer Management
Main point of contact and coordinator of SVP volunteers, collaborating with Senior Managers to prepare and engage Partners in strategic volunteering roles with local nonprofit organizations. Provide volunteer management of Partners through proactive, consistent contact and support. Ongoing communication with investees regarding status of filled and unfilled volunteer requests, and upcoming needs for volunteer consultants. Work collaboratively with Senior Managers and SVP partners to streamline and improve processes where appropriate. Assist with evaluation of individual volunteer projects. Support and advance the work of SVP partner-driven Communities of Practice (partner committees focused on specific capacity building knowledge and skills). Manage knowledge library, documenting best practices for investees, volunteers and staff.
Grantmaking
Facilitate and lead 2 Grant Committees (each committee has 12-15 SVP Partners) during a six-month grantmaking process. Manage logistics and coordination for all meetings. Coordinate panel speakers and educational content; provide support and training for evaluating letters of inquiry and proposals including reviewing financial data and conducting site visits; guide decision-making process. Provide feedback to prospective nonprofit applicants. Work with Senior Managers to develop and conduct community outreach plan. Serve as the staff point of contact and support for partner-led Social Venture Kids (SVK) grantmaking. Maintain and update grantmaking documents and electronic files. Create and manage collaborative working space on intranet site.
Relationship Management and Collaboration
Collaborate with Senior Managers to track Partners’ skills, experience, talents, goals, and developmental needs. Participate as appropriate in one-on-one meetings with new partners and prospective partners. Foster relationships with individuals, investees, nonprofits, foundation colleagues and local thought-leaders and represent SVP’s program and capacity building expertise to internal and external audiences.
Qualifications & Skills
Commitment to the mission, model and work of Social Venture Partners. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with the capacity to work effectively with a wide range of personalities and working styles. Demonstrated facilitation experience – including active listening, encouraging participation and assessing when circumstances require guidance or neutrality. Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Ability to listen, assess, identify appropriate resources and implement solutions. Exposure to and experience with the nonprofit sector and infrastructure – knowledge of local education and environment landscape a plus. Flexible team player – able to work in an environment with overlapping program areas and staff responsibilities. High aptitude for being in a coaching and support role, exhibiting characteristics of “servant leadership”. Attention to detail and customer service mentality. Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and ability to learn new software. SVP uses Salesforce as its main relationship management system as well as a collaborative intranet system shared across the SVP network. Social Venture Partners 220 2nd Avenue South, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104 tel 206-374-8757 [email protected]
Compensation Salary is in the $42-$45K range, DOE. Benefits include 403(B) with 5% employer match, medical/dental/vision insurance, disability insurance and generous vacation package.
Employment Policy As an equal opportunity employer, SVP embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
Application Process Please submit cover letter (2 pages maximum) and resume to [email protected] with the subject line “PROGRAM ASSOCIATE – COMMUNITY INVESTMENT” no later than October 10, 2014. Position is open until filled, however SVP ideally seeks to have a person in place by early November. Given the volume of applications we expect to receive, we will be unable to personally respond to individual applicants.
Social Venture Partners 220 2nd Avenue South, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104 tel 206-374-8757 [email protected]
Mission & Vision SVP Seattle cultivates effective philanthropists and strengthens organizations driving community change – building powerful relationships that advance shared community goals. We envision a community in which, regardless of income or race, all children receive an excellent education and all people live and work in a healthy environment. We amplify the impact of those out to do good in three distinct ways:
Connect and engage individuals, helping them make the greatest impact with their time and philanthropic giving. Fund and strengthen nonprofits, helping them take their vital work for kids and the environment to the next level. Invest in collaborative solutions, so those with a common cause can align their efforts and go farther, together.
Organizational Culture & Background SVP is an international network of 38 SVP affiliates with 3,000+ individuals who pool expertise and resources to make a collective impact that far exceeds what each of us can do individually. At its core, SVP is a network of engaged donors that bring together nonprofits and philanthropists to learn from each other and build capacity for positive community impact. SVP partners make hands-on contributions to nonprofits through strategic volunteering, making grant decisions through a committee process, and supporting the internal work of SVP through working groups. In Seattle, our leveraged approach allows us to provide larger, longer term grants to nonprofits in the areas of Kindergarten Readiness, K-12 education, and the environment. SVP Seattle staff is made up of a small tight-knit team driven by a shared passion for achieving our mission and vision. We operate in an entrepreneurial culture which requires individuals to excel in a highly adaptive, collaborative, and volunteer-driven environment – demonstrating a willingness to “roll up his/her sleeves” and perform a variety of strategic and administrative functions. We hire smart, strategic and confident individuals who value and embrace internal and external collaboration, humility, continual learning and improvement. We seek individuals who can build a high level of trust, credibility and partnership with staff, donors, and nonprofit leaders. To learn more about SVP Seattle visit our website: www.socialventurepartners.org/seattle
Job Description The Program Associate, under the supervision of the Senior Manager, will play an important role in three key areas of SVP’s work – 1) Manage SVP’s volunteer matching program including preparation and support of key volunteers; 2) Manage and facilitate the grant committees that choose new SVP multi-year capacity building investees; and 3) Assist with ongoing relationship building and engagement of SVP partners and investees. The position requires flexibility for evening meetings and events.
Volunteer Management
Main point of contact and coordinator of SVP volunteers, collaborating with Senior Managers to prepare and engage Partners in strategic volunteering roles with local nonprofit organizations. Provide volunteer management of Partners through proactive, consistent contact and support. Ongoing communication with investees regarding status of filled and unfilled volunteer requests, and upcoming needs for volunteer consultants. Work collaboratively with Senior Managers and SVP partners to streamline and improve processes where appropriate. Assist with evaluation of individual volunteer projects. Support and advance the work of SVP partner-driven Communities of Practice (partner committees focused on specific capacity building knowledge and skills). Manage knowledge library, documenting best practices for investees, volunteers and staff.
Grantmaking
Facilitate and lead 2 Grant Committees (each committee has 12-15 SVP Partners) during a six-month grantmaking process. Manage logistics and coordination for all meetings. Coordinate panel speakers and educational content; provide support and training for evaluating letters of inquiry and proposals including reviewing financial data and conducting site visits; guide decision-making process. Provide feedback to prospective nonprofit applicants. Work with Senior Managers to develop and conduct community outreach plan. Serve as the staff point of contact and support for partner-led Social Venture Kids (SVK) grantmaking. Maintain and update grantmaking documents and electronic files. Create and manage collaborative working space on intranet site.
Relationship Management and Collaboration
Collaborate with Senior Managers to track Partners’ skills, experience, talents, goals, and developmental needs. Participate as appropriate in one-on-one meetings with new partners and prospective partners. Foster relationships with individuals, investees, nonprofits, foundation colleagues and local thought-leaders and represent SVP’s program and capacity building expertise to internal and external audiences.
Qualifications & Skills
Commitment to the mission, model and work of Social Venture Partners. Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with the capacity to work effectively with a wide range of personalities and working styles. Demonstrated facilitation experience – including active listening, encouraging participation and assessing when circumstances require guidance or neutrality. Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills. Ability to listen, assess, identify appropriate resources and implement solutions. Exposure to and experience with the nonprofit sector and infrastructure – knowledge of local education and environment landscape a plus. Flexible team player – able to work in an environment with overlapping program areas and staff responsibilities. High aptitude for being in a coaching and support role, exhibiting characteristics of “servant leadership”. Attention to detail and customer service mentality. Comfortable with Microsoft Office products and ability to learn new software. SVP uses Salesforce as its main relationship management system as well as a collaborative intranet system shared across the SVP network. Social Venture Partners 220 2nd Avenue South, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104 tel 206-374-8757 [email protected]
Compensation Salary is in the $42-$45K range, DOE. Benefits include 403(B) with 5% employer match, medical/dental/vision insurance, disability insurance and generous vacation package.
Employment Policy As an equal opportunity employer, SVP embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
Application Process Please submit cover letter (2 pages maximum) and resume to [email protected] with the subject line “PROGRAM ASSOCIATE – COMMUNITY INVESTMENT” no later than October 10, 2014. Position is open until filled, however SVP ideally seeks to have a person in place by early November. Given the volume of applications we expect to receive, we will be unable to personally respond to individual applicants.
Social Venture Partners 220 2nd Avenue South, Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98104 tel 206-374-8757 [email protected]
