Program Associate, Black-Led Movement Fund (BP)

EPIP; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to empowering Black communities as a BLM Program Associate. In this vital role, you'll support grantmaking activities, coordinate meetings, and assist with administrative tasks to ensure the success of initiatives aimed at uplifting Black-led movements. Your expertise in nonprofit work and strong interpersonal skills will be essential as you engage with diverse stakeholders and help facilitate impactful change. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team focused on equity and inclusion, making a tangible difference in the lives of those in the community. If you are passionate about social justice and community empowerment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k plan

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO program

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Trans Health Benefit program

12 paid holidays

Flex Spending Account

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in nonprofit/community work required.
• Strong interest in Black-led, intersectional organizing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Fund activities and grantmaking.
• Coordinate meetings and assist with donor prospect research.

Skills

Nonprofit sector experience

Black-led organizing

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Microsoft Windows Suite

Grant management software

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Foundant GLM

Salesforce

Job description

Posted on April 29, 2019

The Black-Led Movement Fund (BLMF) is a donor collaborative at Borealis Philanthropy whose purpose is to strengthen the capacity of theMovement for Black Lives (M4BL) so that it can better shape policy agendas for Black communities, create viable alternatives to institutions that have been harmful to Black people and build local Black community power. The Fund exists to provide a dedicated vehicle for institutional funders to support the M4BL ecosystem as a whole. BLMF invests in organizers and leaders from directly affected communities — the underpinnings of any meaningful and lasting progress for Black liberation movements. The programmatic elements of the BLMF are 1) direct grantmaking; 2) organizational development, leadership and technical assistance support to a cohort of grantees; 3) movement-wide support; 4) donor development and education; and 5) coordination with other philanthropic partners to help resource the movement.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Grantmaking

• Provide administrative and programmatic support for Fund activities including:
• Design of the Request for Proposals (RFP) sent to prospective applicants.
• Inquiries from applicants,
• Feedback during the grantee selection process
• Review of proposals submitted by grant applicants; make site visits, as appropriate.
• Preparation of written summaries for recommendations docket to donors.
• Provide support to the organizational development and leadership development components of grantmaking.
• Assist with grantee notifications and ongoing communications

Meeting Coordination

• Support the coordination of meetings for the BLMF:
• Provide support for donor meetings, forums, funder briefings and grantee gatherings.
  • Specific tasks include: meeting planning, support with the creation of meeting materials, preparation and distribution of minutes and meeting materials, creation and management of mailing lists, meeting follow-up work, hosting of webinars, etc.
• Provide staff support as necessary around donor prospect research, assistance with proposal and report writing, preparation and distribution.

Budgeting:

• Assist with tracking of BLMF expenses.

General Administrative Support:

• Generate payment requests and invoice processing, compile reimbursement requests, provide travel and meeting logistical support, update the BLMF webpages as necessary, schedule internal and external meetings and organize and maintain program files.

Other support for programmatic activities as needed

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector/community work.
• Experience with and strong interest in Black-led, intersectional organizing and advocacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a range of groups, including donors, consultants and community leaders.
• Strong administrative skills, including accurate and timely preparation of reports, time management and organization.
• Strong communications skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Expertise with Microsoft Windows Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and familiarity with or comfortability learning how to use grant management software such as Foundant GLM and Salesforce.
• Ability to work independently and virtually with a staff team located in different parts of the country.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $60-75k

Benefits include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Medical and Dependent Care Flex Spending Account, Trans Health Benefit program, 401k plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Life and AD&D Insurance, 12 paid holidays plus the days between Christmas and New Year’s, paid parental leave, and a generous PTO program.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Borealis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive staff team.We strongly encourage applicants who are people of color, LGBTQ, women, people with disabilities; and/or formerly incarcerated people.

How to Apply

Position open until filled. We encourage applications on or beforeMay 15, 2019.

Please email the following materials [e-mail] and indicate: “BLM Program Associate – Name” in subject line of email and attach:

• Cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications
• Resume
• Links to 2 – 3 articles, videos, and/or resources about Black-led activism that speak to your interests on this issue and/or that you have written