Employment

• Minimum of five years philanthropic experience
• Management experience, including supervision, budgeting and financial oversight, development, fundraising, public relations and marketing.
• Education: Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
• Solid understanding of fundraising concepts and a demonstrated history of successful fundraising
• Demonstrated verbal and written skills, able to distill abstract concepts in a concise and compelling way
• Ability to develop relationships and build confidence using 21st century technologies (email, telephone, print, web sites) as well as face-to-face contact
• Well-honed strategic thinking skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable, revising strategies as necessary
• Able to think globally, distill strategies and distill into operational tasks
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working in Native communities
• Demonstrated commitment to working within and developing a high performing team environment
• Ability to self motivate, organize, and meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills
• Sense of humor, confidence and curiosity
• Extensive travel

Native American preference

• Advance a Shared Vision and Strategic Direction with Board and Staff
• Facilitate the advancement of Native Americans in Philanthropy's mission to advance philanthropic practices grounded in native values and traditions.
• Working in partnership with the board of directors to develop and implement the strategic vision and goals for the organization.
• Identify and respond to strategic needs and opportunities.
• Facilitate the recruitment of nominations, orientation and integration of new Board members into the mission and work of Native Americans in Philanthropy.

Increase Organizational Power and Influence

• Lead Native Americans in Philanthropy's communications strategies.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with Native Americans in Philanthropy's key stakeholders, including members, funders, and the broader Native American community, and identifying ways to increase and enhance member involvement.
• Increasing Native Americans in Philanthropy's national impact and influence in philanthropy and Native communities through communications efforts (i.e., publications, conferences, web site) and serving as a spokesperson for the organization.
• Insure active participation with strategic partners such as Joint Affinity Groups, Council on Foundations and others.

Integrate and Advance Native Americans in Philanthropy's Programs

• Coordinating the development and implementation of national and regional programs and facilitating replication across regions as appropriate.
• Lead and support staff in the creation of annual work plans that usefully guide staff activities.
• Insure effective program operations and efficient office management systems.
• Facilitate ongoing evaluation of our work and impact.
• Insure governance, management and regulatory policies and procedures are current.

Cultivate Financial and Human Resources

• Manage a small staff and various consultants, as well as the administration and financial management functions of a membership association.
• Enhance and increase Native Americans in Philanthropy's development efforts and the fundraising involvement of the Board.
• Provide a management environment that supports and empowers staff and increases organizational effectiveness.
• Insure diverse Board and committee composition of high caliber people who demonstrate commitment and provide leadership to Native Americans in Philanthropy.

Send letter of interest, resume and two writing samples to:
 
Native Americans in Philanthropy
Attn. Search Committee
2801 21st Ave. So. Suite 132 D
Minneapolis, MN  55407