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ABOUT THE GIVING PRACTICE<\/p>\n
The Giving Practice<\/a>\u00a0provides consulting that blends customized support and expertise to donors, families,\u00a0foundations\u00a0and corporations to meet the changing landscape of today\u2019s philanthropy. In addition to working with individual foundations and philanthropic entities in the Northwest and nationally, The Giving Practice is equally committed to facilitating collaborative efforts and knowledge sharing\u00a0to\u00a0improve the field of philanthropy. We develop authentic relationships with our clients that allow them to experience joyful,\u00a0meaningful\u00a0and effective work. We celebrate philanthropy that is diverse and inclusive as we work to create and sustain strong, equitable and healthy communities.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n ABOUT PHILANTHROPY NORTHWEST<\/p>\n For more than\u00a040 years,\u00a0Philanthropy Northwest<\/a>\u00a0has served as a leader, collaborator, and partner, working side-by-side\u00a0with our\u00a0members and partners\u00a0in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming,\u00a0to show the power and potential of philanthropy.\u00a0Through collaboration and partnership, we test new and innovative ideas around policy, advocacy, community\u00a0philanthropy,\u00a0and impact investing.\u00a0We bring our members and partners together to\u00a0learn, grow, and become stronger and more united through\u00a0convenings, events, cohorts, collaboratives, and\u00a0civil discourse.<\/p>\n Philanthropy Northwest is the philanthropy network for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming.\u00a0We envision vibrant, healthy Northwest communities \u2013 each with its own unique history, culture and traditions \u2013 connected to the natural environment and facing the future with optimism.\u00a0Founded in 1976, we partner with family funds, foundations and corporate giving programs through professional development, networking, research, publications, public policy work and consulting. OUR CULTURE<\/p>\n We elevate the field of philanthropy by identifying opportunities, taking smart risks, challenging our assumptions, experimenting creatively, listening actively, engaging in deep\u00a0conversations\u00a0and learning through action and reflection.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strong relationships power our work at every level; we build them with care and nurture them attentively.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n We embrace and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in our community and continuously seek to bring new perspectives into our organization and our networks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n We are a learning organization that invests in supporting the ongoing growth of our individuals, our\u00a0team\u00a0and our community.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n We value high quality work that is grounded in deep mutual respect, healthy work\/life balance, clear communication,\u00a0humor\u00a0and joy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The Giving Practice is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage candidates of color and other underrepresented groups to apply. We value and encourage a culture of diversity and celebrate our employees\u2019 multiple identities, including age, color, race and ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, physical ability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic\u00a0status\u00a0and veteran status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n THE OPPORTUNITY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n Lead implementation of\u00a0The Giving Practice\u2019s communications strategy, and work with leadership to update the strategy as needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Assist with developing and implementing outreach strategies and tactics to inform The Giving Practice brand and advance our key efforts and offerings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ensure active,\u00a0consistent\u00a0and meaningful communications\u00a0with\u00a0clients\u00a0and\u00a0stakeholders\u00a0through online and print communication.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Develop and manage\u00a0an\u00a0editorial calendar;\u00a0manage,\u00a0curate,\u00a0edit\u00a0and produce\u00a0content for newsletter, blog, social media, guides,\u00a0resources\u00a0and website.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Manage and enhance\u00a0all\u00a0media platforms (including social and digital).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Proactively manage email distribution lists\u00a0and\u00a0create\u00a0client segmentation\u00a0to leverage communications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Maintain a consistent look and feel\u00a0for all communications\u00a0by\u00a0supporting\u00a0brand style standards\u00a0while capturing\u00a0The Giving Practice\u2019s voice and tone in all outreach.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Manage communications vendors for design and graphics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Support\u00a0TGP consultants in\u00a0delivering key messages and communications through trainings and\u00a0educational sessions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Work collaboratively with Philanthropy Northwest\u2019s communications team to elevate shared messaging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n QUALIFICATIONS<\/p>\n Minimum of 7\u00a0years of\u00a0relevant\u00a0experience\u00a0managing\u00a0marketing and communications activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strong written\u00a0and editing skills; knowledge of AP style<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strong skills with utilizing communication technology platforms,\u00a0including Salesforce, Mail Chimp,\u00a0Google Analytics;\u00a0bonus points for experience with\u00a0Drupal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Advanced\u00a0experience\u00a0in\u00a0social media platforms including Twitter,\u00a0Facebook\u00a0and LinkedIn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Excellent interpersonal\u00a0and collaborative\u00a0skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Detail oriented and\u00a0strong\u00a0project management<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Flexibility, agility, and be able to manage multiple priorities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Interested in being coached and\u00a0in\u00a0coaching others<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Strong interest in the social impact sector\u00a0and in philanthropy-serving organizations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strong interpersonal and leadership skills,\u00a0and a sense of humor<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Ability to work in\u00a0a\u00a0less structured\u00a0environment,\u00a0proactive self-starter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The ability to work at an efficient pace and to turn around deliverables quickly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strong\u00a0skills in\u00a0Microsoft\u00a0Suite<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Knowledge of Adobe programs, including Photoshop,\u00a0InDesign\u00a0and Acrobat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Graphic design skills a plus<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n SALARY AND BENEFITS<\/p>\n The annual compensation for this full-time (40 hours\/week) position includes a package of benefits consisting of medical, dental, pre-tax savings accounts for medical\/transportation\/childcare, retirement contribution by employer,\u00a0professional development,\u00a0remote\u00a0work\u00a0and flexible schedule. Salary range is $65,000 – $85,000 depending on experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nOur work includes\u00a0threefour\u00a0core programs: 1) The Learning Network, a regional community providing opportunities for emerging and established philanthropy leaders to connect, learn and grow; 2)\u00a0Democracy and\u00a0advocacy,\u00a0a team\u00a0focused\u00a0on public policy\u00a0issues\u00a0impacting the\u00a0communities we serve\u00a0and promoting\u00a0democracy\u00a0within the philanthropic sector and beyond;\u00a03)\u00a0\u00a0The Giving Practice, a national consulting team bringing customized solutions, deep regional relationships and national expertise to support organizations navigating philanthropy\u2019s changing landscape;\u00a043) An incubation platform for innovative philanthropic projects, including: Hmong Impact Giving Network and\u00a0a growing number of issue area\u00a0funder tables.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n
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\nThe Giving Practice\u00a0is seeking an experienced\u00a0communications\u00a0manager\u00a0to join our growing team. This person will assist in developing\u00a0and implementing\u00a0communications strategies that advance our work\u00a0by\u00a0helping\u00a0us to reach and engage our audiences across the U.S.\u00a0This\u00a0new\u00a0role will\u00a0support\u00a0outreach\u00a0campaigns\u00a0and\u00a0manage and inform\u00a0internal and external\u00a0communications efforts,\u00a0including\u00a0digital and social media content.\u00a0The communications manager will also\u00a0track\u00a0relevant\u00a0metrics\u00a0to help ensure we are\u00a0successfully\u00a0reaching and engaging our key audiences. The successful candidate will work\u00a0with teams across the organization to help inform and support\u00a0The Giving Practice\u2019s\u00a0communications\u00a0efforts, with a focus on engaging new and existing clients, and elevating\u00a0The Giving Practice\u2019s profile among\u00a0– and sharing resources with –\u00a0a diverse range of key audiences. We\u2019re looking for a\u00a0creative,\u00a0experienced\u00a0and\u00a0energetic self-starter with strong written, digital and\u00a0verbal\u00a0communications skills. The successful candidate\u00a0will be someone who\u00a0is comfortable straddling multiple projects at once, can\u00a0seek and synthesize input from\u00a0multiple\u00a0internal stakeholders,\u00a0and\u00a0is able to\u00a0identify the best path forward when there are differences of opinion\u00a0to ensure\u00a0the best outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n
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