POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
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Director, Donor Resources
Full-Time
New York, NY
ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS (RPA) is a nonprofit organization that currently
advises on and manages more than $250 million in annual giving. Headquartered in New
York City with offices in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco, it traces its antecedents to
John D. Rockefeller, Sr., who in 1891 began to professionally manage his philanthropy “as if
it were a business.” With thoughtful, effective philanthropy as its one and only mission,
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors has grown into one of the world’s largest philanthropic
service organizations. As a whole, the organization has facilitated over $3 billion in
grantmaking to nearly 70 countries. The diverse staff of 35 at Rockefeller Philanthropy
Advisors is led by experienced grantmakers who bring significant depth of knowledge across
multiple issue areas.
For more information on Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, please visit our website at:
www.rockpa.org.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Based in New York, this senior-level position will play a strategic role in developing and
enhancing RPA’s public profile, communications, publications and donor programs.
Reporting to the President and CEO, the Director will lead a team of staff and contractors to
develop research, publications, events and other programs and ensure effective dissemination
strategy for RPA’s knowledge and expertise about philanthropy. The Director will also be
involved in strategic planning and organizational development initiatives.
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Supervise day-to-day communications and media activities, including management of
staff and consultants
Lead the development of RPA’s positioning, identity, external relations and
communications strategy
Oversee work to develop donor guides, profiles, briefings and other donor resources
With other colleagues, identify key issues and ways to leverage internal expertise for
RPA’s publications, events and programs
Develop programs to support RPA’s mission and goals, including as needed
obtaining funding support, through grants and/or program fees
Contribute to RPA’s strategic and operating goals
Represent RPA in appropriate venues through writing and speaking
Maintain expertise in philanthropy sector
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: BA and graduate work or equivalent experience required.
Experience:
At least 7 – 10 years of experience in communications, philanthropy, policy and/or the
nonprofit sector, including management experience. Demonstrated leadership and
management capacity. Excellent writing, analytical and presentation skills. Collaborative
and collegial approach. Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and accept new
challenges. Creative and entrepreneurial spirit. Global experience and perspective strongly
desired. B.A. required; advanced degree preferred.
BENEFITS:
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers a competitive compensation and benefits package
including health coverage, retirement benefits, paid vacation and holidays, tuition
reimbursement and access to professional development resources.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applications, which will be reviewed as received, must include a cover letter describing your
interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word or PDF format) and your salary history
should be sent to jobs@rockpa.org.
In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please write Communications
and Programs along with your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of
your e-mail.
No telephone calls, please.
Applications are due by February 25, 2011