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Elm City Montessori School is seeking a new Operations Manager. The Operations Manager supports the day-to-day operations of the school with responsibilities in three primary areas: finances, human resources, and operations. Please share with your networks and encourage anyone you think could be a strong fit for this role to submit their application here: elmcitymontessori.org/jobs

Organization

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas (Festival) celebrates and builds community, engages with vital issues, and promotes the arts. Each year, the Festival highlights the City of New Haven’s diverse and culturally rich community with events featuring world-class artists, thinkers, and leaders. Its additional programs include the annual Visionary Leadership Award and educational opportunities like the High School Fellows Program. The Festival was established in 1996 by Anne Calabresi, Jean M. Handley, and Roslyn Meyer, who envisioned an annual celebration in New Haven—a city steeped in a rich array of cultural and educational traditions—distinguished from other arts festivals by its fusion of the arts with events centered on sharing ideas.

In the Festival's first 24 years, it activated indoor and outdoor spaces throughout New Haven with live performances and lively conversations for hundreds of thousands of people. The digital screen became the stage in 2020, with the Festival successfully shifting its programming to an online format. The Festival officially concluded its 25^th anniversary season on June 27, 2020, welcoming more than 120,000 virtual audience members from around the world over a three-month period. It hosted international visitors from Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Ecuador, Estonia, France, Germany, Guyana, Hungary, India, Iraq, Ireland, Japan, Lithuania, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. All programming was presented free of charge with the exception of the KeyBank Food Series and Arts on Call, raising more than $35,000 and $10,000 respectively, all of which went directly to the participating local businesses and artists. The Festival's future will build on the best of both of these formats, centering access, community investment, and artistic excellence in both live and digital forms.

The Ideas programming was presented in partnership with Connecticut Humanities, a nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional leadership support of Whitney Center and media sponsor CT Public. Executive Director of Connecticut Humanities Jason Mancini said, "In the midst of a global pandemic, Festival organizers thoughtfully and effectively shifted all programming to online portals and expanded access to new audiences. ‘Democracy: We the People’ brought together ideas and experiences from diverse voices and was responsive to long-term trends as much as real-time events that affect all of our citizens and communities." Virtual artistic offerings included the episodic video series More or Less I Am, inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem “Song of Myself” and created by Compagnia de’ Colombari (which was also streamed for inmates on Rikers Island); the Activist Songbook project, created by Aaron Jafferis and Byron Au Yong; Keigwin + Company’s Let’s Make a Dance workshop; and presentations by the Yale-China Fellowship program.

Rounding out the Festival’s nearly 200 events and 265 performances were the KeyBank Food Series, which brought New Haven chefs and mixologists into participants’ homes via Zoom; virtual Box City, in which children of all ages helped create a visionary recyclable model city of the future; a new Dinner Stories series; NEA Big Read and Juneteenth programs; and self-guided and virtual bike and walking tours. The majority of the 2020 virtual programming, including all Ideas events and content from previous years, is archived on the Festival’s website.

Nearly 1,500 New Haven residents enjoyed live, socially distant outdoor performances by local performing artists through the Arts on Call program, presented with support from the Elizabethan Club of Yale University and modeled after Sidewalk Serenades, a program created in March 2020 by Creative Alliance in Baltimore. In partnership with Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center and with funding from the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Office of the Arts, the Festival also sponsored a series of Arts on Call performances for health care, emergency services, and other frontline workers in appreciation of their efforts in supporting and protecting the New Haven community.

The Festival is governed by a 32-member board of directors, led by Chair Gordon Geballe. Shelley Quiala became Executive Director in August 2020 and Co-Directors Liz Fisher and Tom Griggs will each retire later this year. The Festival has a year-round staff of 12 full-time employees, 70 seasonal employees, 120 volunteers, and up to 160 seasonal contractors. Current contributed revenue activities range from $2.5 million to $3 million annually, including approximately $500,000 from government sources, with increasing expectations focused on future philanthropic growth as the Festival continues to advance its mission and community service goals.

Community

The Quinnipiac are the Indigenous inhabitants along the Atlantic shoreline of what is now New Haven, Connecticut. Incorporated in 1638 as one of the first planned cities in America, New Haven today offers access to renowned art museums, music, theater, and lectures featuring internationally known speakers. The Greater New Haven area hosts a rich diversity of higher education institutions, including Yale University, Quinnipiac University, University of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University, Albertus Magnus College, and Gateway Community College.

New Haven is recognized as a city of innovation and prosperity with a small town feel and diverse neighborhoods. The New Haven Green is a privately-owned park and recreation area that was established in 1810 to preserve its history, prevent its commercialization, and ensure that it remains an open and beautiful green space for enjoyment by the community. As the birthplace of wide variety of inventions—from the Frisbee to the hamburger—it is no surprise that New Haven’s entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well, whether in the start-ups at Science Park or the craft breweries and artisanal bakeries appearing in converted warehouses. The local economy is defined by health care and social services. New Haven also has a strong tech community and a world-renowned architecture and design sector. Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital provide many of the area's job opportunities, attracting highly specialized physicians, researchers, and academics.

Set amongst beautiful hills and estuaries, New Haven is the cultural capital of Connecticut. The region has an array of recreational activities and accessible transportation locally and throughout the Northeast corridor. This richly diverse city has a long tradition of welcoming immigrants from all over the world. In fact, one out of every eight residents is foreign-born and local students speak more than 100 languages at home. Another distinguishing characteristic is the city’s vibrant LGBTQ community and support systems. New Haven’s inclusivity has spurred a growing population in contrast to other places in Connecticut and the Northeast.

A recent study by FiveThirtyEight that reviewed the education level, age, and ethnic diversity of every metropolitan area in the United States concluded that, of any place in America, New Haven most accurately reflects the demographics of the country as a whole in those areas. Demographically, the city is approximately 35 percent black or African-American, 32 percent white, 27 percent Hispanic or Latino, 5 percent Asian or Pacific Islander, 0.5 percent Native American or Alaska Native, and 4 percent of people who identify as two or more ethnic backgrounds. Its surrounding region of 860,000 residents is 65 percent white, 14 percent black or African American, 17 percent Hispanic or Latino, 4 percent Asian or Pacific Islander, 0.5 percent Native American or Alaska Native, and 2 percent claiming two or more racial identities. The changing face of America as part of a global community is personified in New Haven and the arts and ideas in New Haven reflect the world.

Sources: bls.gov; usnews.com; gnhcc.com; fivethirtyeight.com

Position Summary

The Director of Development will lead the Festival’s contributed revenue strategies and implementation, collaborating with the board and staff to increase annual philanthropic support from individuals, sponsors, foundations, and government agencies while also focusing on future endowment and planned giving initiatives. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Development will be an active member of the Festival’s leadership team and will work closely with the board of directors and the Development Committee in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors. The Director of Development will be charged with the creation and implementation of a strategic development plan that leverages the Festival’s success and role in the community to increase contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Director of Development will provide guidance to the development team, including the Major Gifts & Individual Giving Manager, Institutional Giving Manager, and Patron Services and Accessibility Coordinator, to ensure a seamless and high-performing advancement operation for the Festival.

Roles and Responsibilities

Donor Identification, Cultivation, and Stewardship

• Guide the creation and implementation of a strategic advancement plan that addresses the Festival’s short- and long-term fundraising goals in the context of its overall equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Lead the Festival in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects, designing and implementing strategies to increase levels of annual giving and legacy gifts, including those from diverse communities throughout the region.

• Focus on the growth and revitalization of the planned giving program to effectively secure deferred gifts and celebrate the legacy of those who are committed to the Festival and vitality of New Haven.

• Implement a plan to increase individual contributions and major gifts and explore innovative strategies to increase corporate, foundation, and government support for the Festival.

• Provide guidance and support to the Development Committee and Nominating & Governance Committee in overall fundraising advancement activities, leveraging their networks to identify new donor and board prospects and stewarding existing donors towards a higher level of involvement.

• Manage a portfolio of donors that includes current and lapsed donors and new prospects, cultivating and stewarding their interest and involvement in the Festival and resulting in increased levels of giving.

• Embrace other donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship responsibilities, as appropriate.

Civic and Public Engagement

• Develop a strong business case for the value of sponsorships and other financial or in-kind investments in the Festival, securing marquee sponsorships and building and expanding partnerships that align the Festival with the civic and business priorities of corporate partners.

• Design sponsorship opportunities with clearly articulated benefits and effectively market to new and potential business investors who deeply understand the value and investment in public programs and vast diversity of the Festival’s audiences.

• Evaluate a broad-based member program (Festival Insiders) and identify opportunities to strengthen the intrinsic and extrinsic benefits that deepen commitment to the Festival’s inclusive, accessible, year-round, and community-wide activities.

• Partner with the Executive Director to communicate the Festival’s civic investment strategy role to government agencies with a lens focused on equity, public engagement, diversity, and accountability.

• Embrace other civic and public engagement responsibilities, as appropriate.

Management and Administration

• Oversee the Development Department, leveraging the institutional knowledge and skills of the team, mentoring staff to further develop their professional acumen, and encouraging an open and transparent work culture that supports the Festival’s goals and objectives.

• Share information about development strategies, foundation and government grant funding, and sponsorship opportunities with Festival board and staff on a regular basis throughout the year.

• Provide financial oversight to the Development Department and collaborate with the Finance team in the forecasting and tracking of contributed revenue and expenses.

• Ensure a healthy workplace and organizational policies that value experience and new ideas.

• Delegate appropriate responsibilities and perform succession planning in keeping with a well-managed operation and infrastructure that supports the organization and the communities it serves.

• Embrace other management and administration responsibilities, as appropriate.

Traits and Characteristics

The Director of Development will be highly organized and focused on achieving individual giving and institutional advancement, fundraising, and community engagement goals. This individual will inspire and motivate the community and team members around a shared vision for the Festival’s long-term success. A visible and people-oriented development professional, the Director of Development will easily adapt to varying situations and be comfortable engaging with a wide range of individuals and institutions.

Other key competencies include:

• Donor and Customer Focus – The aptitude to listen and learn about the priorities and interests of others, building on that knowledge to develop positive relationships with key community, civic, corporate, and philanthropic leaders.

• Interpersonal Skills and Diplomacy – The ability to leverage networks of influence and build strong connections to enable progress towards institutional goals and the sensitivity to craft mutually beneficial agreements that deepen the engagement of donors and partners.

• Teamwork – The dexterity to build trust and credibility with team members, recognizing and appreciating individual perspectives and contributions and leading the team towards consensus.

• Self-Starting – The agility to take initiative, be persistent and achievement-oriented, possess a strong and deep-seated work ethic, and display self-confidence to overcome setbacks while maximizing organizational strengths and opportunities.

• Personal Accountability – The capacity to evaluate professional actions and decisions, accepting responsibility and accountability and seeing new possibilities based on the examination and analysis of personal performance.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have at least five years of senior development and fundraising experience with demonstrated success securing six-figure major individual and legacy gifts, as well as corporate, foundation, and government support. An experienced and successful fundraiser, this individual will have a proven ability to achieve contributed revenue goals while being cognizant of best practices, trends, and innovations in the development arena. Candidates will also have depth and breadth of knowledge in strategic advancement, membership programs, annual fund giving, and prospect research. Leading candidates will be technologically savvy and possess knowledge of and interest in emerging trends in securing philanthropic support. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience plus evidence of significant, substantial, and increasing responsibility in a senior development role within an entrepreneurial, cultural, higher education, and/or social action organization are required. Candidates must also demonstrate strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with proven effectiveness in building partnerships and community relationships with racially, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse groups and individuals, as well as with corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Multilingual candidates are appreciated.

Compensation and Benefits

The Festival offers competitive compensation with employee benefits that include an excellent individual health insurance plan, dental benefits, paid parental and bereavement leave, vacation, paid time off, tax deferred annuity, and flexible spending account plan, among others. The starting salary is expected to be in the range of $100,000 to $125,000 with other compensation package items to be negotiated as appropriate.

Applications and Inquiries

To submit a cover letter and resume with a summary of demonstrable accomplishments (electronic submissions preferred), please click here or visit artsconsulting.com/employment. For questions or general inquiries about this opportunity, please contact:

Dr. Bruce D. Thibodeau

President

Arts Consulting Group

292 Newbury Street, Suite 315

Boston, MA 02115-2801

Tel        (888) 234.4236 Ext. 201

Email    FestivalDOD@ArtsConsulting.com

International Festival of Arts & Ideas is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate or

permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, transgender status, gender identity or expression, marital or pregnancy status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, military status, lawful source of income, sexual orientation or physical disability, or any other class of persons or categories protected by law.

 The Festival believes in centering Black and Brown communities that are targeted and abused by unjust systems of oppression. The Festival stands in solidarity with the communities, artists, and speakers with whom it collaborates and pledges that its support extends beyond the Festival’s performance dates. The Festival will do everything it can to help dismantle systematic racism and raises its voice with those in the community who are already engaged in this vital work. The Festival commits to working alongside the community to create transformative change in New Haven.

20 assorted office chairs, free for the taking - one, some, or all.    New/good condition.  Close to New Haven.  Contact Jackie Downing at jdowning@cfgnh.org if interested. 

The latest article in the Connecticut Mirror’s, A Better Deal, examines how COVID presents fresh challenges for prisoners re-entering society, but also new opportunities.   

From the article:

While the pandemic has posed extraordinary obstacles, some advocates say their new methods could continue in a post-COVID-19 world. Groups that previously hadn’t worked together are collaborating, and additional money has been directed toward housing and employment efforts.

“It’s been a crazy time, but some positive things have come out of this, like stronger collaborations and just making sure that folks who are discharged are not homeless,” said Sue Gunderman, interim director of re-entry services for the city of Hartford. “Where do we go from here and how can we best provide opportunities for these individuals who need a second chance? We’re still in the investigative part of that.”

CONTINUE READING

A Better Deal is a 12-part series exploring the challenges and opportunities for inclusive recovery in Connecticut that is supported by a partnership of community foundations, including The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.

We are excited to announce that EMERGE is creating a Restorative Food Justice Program as a part of our support services! When people leave prison, they are disproportionately affected by food insecurity, due to poor economic opportunity and inequitable food access. This program will teach skills such as gardening, cooking, and food safety, while also ensuring that people learn about the structural barriers to purchasing healthy, sustainable, and culturally appropriate food.  

Through Sustainable CT, we have been awarded a matching grant to fund the program, but need to raise $5,600 in order to receive the match dollars!

With your help, we aim to increase the consumption and availability of healthy and culturally appropriate food in New Haven for participants at EMERGE, while minimizing obstacles to community re-entry. We surveyed the needs and wants of participants, and through that information we are building a curriculum and setting up job opportunities with our community partners. Immersive workshops include: 

• ​Growing backyard herbs and composting
• Cooking healthy alternatives to favorite meals
• Global food system inequities
• Centering voices of participants through personal food narratives and photo journaling
• Community involvement and wellness by practicing learned skills with family and peers

$11,200 will be used to pay to conduct workshops starting in late February. This will help us pay for: 

Staff and Instruction: EMERGE staff to facilitate classes and our partners: local food-based community organizations that work on creating an equitable food system. 

Supplies for Participants: Indigenous seeds, ServSafe training and certificate, copies of Farming While Black, and food. 

https://www.patronicity.com/project/restorative_food_justice_program_at_emerge_ct?src=54599#!/

Please donate, share, and spread the word to help this amazing project take off!

I am not OK

From the CT Mirror:

It’s no secret the pandemic has hit Connecticut’s economy hard. It’s also no secret that the COVID shutdown has hit the state’s black and latino communities the hardest.

Pre-pandemic, there were some more signs of life in Connecticut’s cities – especially in downtown areas, but those gains weren’t always felt in the neighborhoods. City residents have been saying this to political leaders for decades, and still, little was being done.

The CT Mirror’s Tom Condon, a veteran reporter, has been exploring the different ways the state could make recovery more “inclusive.” This means everything from transportation and infrastructure improvements, to finding ways to get private investment into neighborhoods.

The idea is called “inclusive growth,” and Tom has charted how it’s helped cities like Cleveland, Minneapolis, and Oakland. In a new series, launching today in The CT Mirror, he considers how these ideas could be put to work in Connecticut.

Follow this series at The Connecticut Mirror.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) took has unprecedented action on September 1 by issuing a temporary national moratorium on most evictions for nonpayment of rent to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. Citing the historic threat to public health posed by coronavirus, the CDC declared that an eviction moratorium would help ensure people are able to practice social distancing and comply with stay at home orders.  The moratorium took effect September 4 and last until December 31, covering tens of millions of renters at risk of eviction. 

More information and a printable declaration of inability to pay rent is linked here: Overview-of-National-Eviction-Moratorium.pdf

Please circulate to anyone you think might be able to use it.

People with disabilities are — first and foremost — people. People with disabilities are people who have individual abilities, interests and needs. For the most part, they are ordinary individuals seeking to live ordinary lives. People with disabilities are moms, dads, sons, daughters, sisters, brothers, friends, neighbors, coworkers, students and teachers.  About 54 million Americans — one out of every five individuals — have a disability. Their contributions enrich our communities and society as they live, work and share their lives...

https://tcdd.texas.gov/resources/people-first-language/

Below are dates, times and locations for FREE COVID testing in New Haven.

• Whalley Commons, 1471 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, October 5, 7 & 12, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• New Haven Green, Northwest Corner @ Temple & Elm Streets October 6, 13 & 17, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Bishop Woods School, 1481 Quinnipiac Ave., New Haven, October 3 & 10, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Augusta Lewis Troup School, 259 Edgewood Ave., New Haven October 14, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• James Hillhouse High School, 480 Sherman Pkwy., New Haven October 15, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
• Barnard Environmental Magnet School, 170 Derby Ave., New Haven October 16, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

If you have questions, please contact:

Andrew Orefice, Program Coordinator
Community & Government Relations
Phone: 203-688-5671
Cell: 203-640-5502
Email: andrew.orefice@ynhh.org

By Galina Angarova

Sain Bainaa, Hundete Nuheduut/ Greetings dear friends. My name is Galina Angarova and I come from the Ekhirit Nation of the Buryat Peoples in Siberia. I was born and raised in a traditional community where storytelling, ceremonies, communicating with the land and our ancestors was part of our daily lives. Before my work in philanthropy and fundraising, I was an on-the-ground organizer who relied on philanthropy to resource the work. As an Indigenous woman, I also recognize and have the lived experience of understanding the shortfalls of philanthropy and hold solutions that can help this field be more accessible, equitable, and supportive of a regenerative, sustainable future for all...

https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/reimagining-philanthropy-towards-relationships-trust-abundance-and-radical-love

Do you know a family with school-age children and no Internet access? Please let them know! MiFi hotspots are available at the New Haven Free Public Library for New Haven residents to borrow. These hot spots provide free internet access for 3-5 devices at a time. Call the Library at 203-946-8130 x 101 for more information and to reserve one today.  No one should be denied an education for lack of Internet access.

Community Learning Hubs are safe spaces for children to go during the school day for supervised distance learning with high-speed internet access, social support, and enrichment, in a small cohort of no more than ten children. Children eligible to attend a Hub must be New Haven residents in 1st through 9th grades, registered for the New Haven Public Schools, and demonstrate high need. Space is extremely limited and families with the greatest need will receive priority. There is no cost to families.

There is a common application at nhvlearninghubs.net for all Hubs participating in the New Haven Learning Hubs Collective, which is comprised of the City of New Haven Youth & Recreation Department, non-profit organizations, the New Haven Free Public Library, faith groups, families, educators, and community members. While we are now accepting applications for five initial Hubs, we anticipate at least ten more Hubs, operated by different community partners, to open later this Fall.

To apply for a space at one of the five Hubs operated by the City of New Haven Youth & Recreation Department, please complete the application between **September 28 and 30**. If you prefer a hard copy application, please visit the City of New Haven Youth and Recreation Department at 720 Edgewood Avenue.

Hubs locations are:
-Barnard Nature Center
-Trowbridge Square
-Salperto Park
-Coogan Pavillion
-Edgerton Park

Families will be prioritized by need, with a lottery among the highest-needs families if necessary. Efforts are also underway to open Hubs in Dixwell, Dwight, Fair Haven, Fair Haven Heights, the Hill, Newhallville, and West Rock. Please complete this survey to help us understand the need to this service: https://forms.gle/6h7SFJk2E9HUmbPB7.

Before beginning your application, please note the required documents:
https://tinyurl.com/yyl6mouw

Further program information here:
https://tinyurl.com/yxv4dbgt

Please contact the Reach Out Connecticut support line with additional questions: 1-844-TALK-4CT.

NHV%20Learning%20Hubs%20Digital%20Flyer.pdf

NHV%20Learning%20Hubs%20Hardcopy%20Flyer.pdf

We are deeply disappointed to inform you that Grassroots Deli has closed.

The deli was officially launched in 2018 to serve the community with fresh delicious food while supporting Continuum of Care’s work toward rebuilding lives.  Miles and his staff worked hard to please, continuously modifying the menu and their processes to focus on our employees’ and customers’ interests and feedback. 

When COVID-19 hit in March, Miles and his staff quickly closed the deli and turned it into a catering restaurant serving many of our programs in order to keep our staff and clients safe and nourished.  For a few months, the deli was serving approximately 1,100 meals per week!  We were so fortunate that the deli staff stayed dedicated to our staff and clients.

The Grassroots Deli staff accomplished a lot in their 2-year run serving food in the heart of New Haven. We are tremendously proud of and grateful for the work they have done.

Thank you all who have been customers of Grassroots.  We couldn’t have come this far without you.

THE RENSSELAERVILLE INSTITUTE would like to hear from you!  Come to the IGNITE Information Session to learn about "Community Sparkplugs" and how your idea may be eligible to receive a grant up to $3,000.  

✓Easy application Process

✓ Training and support provided

✓ Short projects - 6months or less

✓ Opportunities to share ideas and learn what has worked in other communities

✓ Build your community’s ability to do more

3 IGNITE SESSIONS TO CHOOSE FROM:

Session 1:  Wednesday, October 14, 2020 @ 12 pm – 2 pm

Session 2:  Thursday, October 15, 2020, @ 7pm – 9pm

Session 3:  Saturday, October 17, 2020 @ 10am – 12pm 

Register Today!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

For more information contact:

 Raquel Hill, Director

Community Sparkplugs

rhill@rinstitute.org

or Call 571-446-7653

Prevent, Detect, Report Medicare Fraud.

Unfortunately, scam artists are using the coronavirus pandemic to try to steal your Medicare Number and other personal data, but you can protect yourself. 

REPORT all suspected SCAMs!

CT SMP 800-994-9422

       Volunteer Opportunities Available

Do you speak multiple languages?

Want help spread the word about fraud? 

Join us volunteer opportunities available! Call me Kisha Hull direct for more info 

203-785-8533 ext3162 bilingual Representation is Needed   

Who We Are Looking For?

Are you a finance professional with strong strategic thinking skills? Do you find joy in making systems run more effectively and efficiently? Are you interested in developing staff and consultants into a team with cutting-edge skills and a strong focus on customer service? If so, our Finance Director position may be perfect for you.

Position

The Finance Director will play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in financial management, systems development, and operations. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and participative manager and will lead and develop an internal team of staff and consultants to support the following areas: accounting, business planning and budgeting, and IT.

This is a tremendous opportunity for an experienced leader to maximize and strengthen the internal systems and capacity of a well-respected, high-impact organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce monthly and annual financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the President/CEO; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the accounting department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate critical financial matters to the President/CEO and board of directors.
• Act as a liaison for external relationships with accountants, auditors, banks, and other financial services.
• Play a key role in the transition to a new donor database and develop appropriate processes between fundraising and accounting staff for data conversion, data entry, and reporting.
• Manage external vendor relationships and contracts.
• Identify and analyze cost-reduction strategies (workflow efficiencies, vendor accounts, etc.) across the organization.
• Supervise a team of two FT employees and work with consultants in IT and HR.

Qualifications

 Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.

• At least 7-10 years of overall professional experience; ideally six-plus years of broad financial management experience, with significant experience managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for a division or significant program area.
• Ability to translate financial concepts to and to effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
• A track record in grants management.
• Technology-savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization and problem solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

• A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player who inspires collaboration and functions decisively.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of UWGNH.

Health Equity Solutions invites you to join our 2020 Listening Sessions!

These listening sessions will be approximately an hour and a half long and involve community members and partner organizations. We hope to learn your thoughts on health care and health equity and will use the information to inform our 2021 legislative agenda.

There will be multiple sessions throughout the month, with a maximum capacity of 25 people per session! Please register for the date & time that works best for you: https://bit.ly/3biFMfe

If you have any questions or need accommodations, please do not hesitate to reach out. Community members not representing an organization will be compensated a $20 gift card for their time. Please feel free to share with your networks!