Location: Seattle,WA, USA
Hybrid position based in Seattle or anywhere in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington or Wyoming, with monthly in-person presence at HQ in Seattle.
Position InformationEmployment Type:
Full time
Salary Range:
$125,000 - $140,000
Job Category:
Finance | Accounting
Organizational Overview:
Philanthropy Northwest is a network of philanthropic organizations of all types working in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. We bring together a thriving community of grantmakers dedicated to supporting strong communities through collective learning, centering equity and racial justice, and investing in innovation. We believe philanthropy is at its best when it is collaborative and inclusive.
We are also home to The Giving Practice, a national consultancy committed to advancing equity-centered philanthropy. As a division of Philanthropy Northwest, The Giving Practice's consulting team brings customized solutions, deep regional relationships and national expertise to support organizations navigating philanthropy's changing landscape.
Philanthropy Northwest's mission is to grow philanthropy's capacity to do transformative work toward redistributing resources and power to underinvested communities in the Northwest. We serve equity-committed philanthropic funders and practitioners serving communities on our six-state region and consulting clients across the nation.
We work with philanthropic partners who share a commitment to transforming philanthropic practices to advance greater equity & racial justice for communities by:
(1) Cultivating learning, connections & relationships, professional development and thought partnership for practitioners in the field.
(2) Providing value-aligned & equity-centered consultative support and thought leadership for philanthropic organizations.
(3) Pooling, managing and equitably distributing resources to the field on behalf of philanthropic and public sector funders.
(4) Advocating for structural shifts through public policy and advocacy.
OUR VALUES
EQUITY- We promote systems and practices that support just outcomes for people regardless of race, ethnicity and intersectional identities, including gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, religion and immigration status.
RACIAL JUSTICE- We stand for a society where Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities have the dignity, resources, power and self-determination to fully thrive.
PLACE- We are inspired and grounded in the diversity of our region's people and cultures, and we honor its lands as the traditional and present home of Northwest Indigenous peoples.
INTEGRITY- We hold ourselves accountable for acting in alignment with our values and maintaining high standards of transparency, honesty and openness.
COURAGE- We aspire to catalyze change in the philanthropic sector by being bold with our actions and our voice.
JOY- We create space for creativity, connection and fun in our work.
Role Responsibilities:
Philanthropy Northwest is looking for a Director, Grants and Finance to join the team. This role will be responsible for oversight of the enterprise's finance and grants administration departments. The candidate will be a strategic leader supporting the enterprise in budgeting, financial management, analysis and reporting, risk management and grants management/administration - playinga crucial role in the successful implementation of the EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities grantmaking program.
In 2024 the director, grants and finance will primarily focus on grants management/administration - formalizing process and systems to support the EPA Environmental Justice program and receive support from a contracted CFO to manage enterprise projects. In 2025, and moving forward, the director will assume full responsibility for financial analysis & forecasting and general accounting; and will manage the finance department including supervising the finance team members.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in not-for-profit accounting, managing federal government grant (or contract) processes, building systems, team management, and working as a collaborative partner with program staff and leaders.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Analysis & Forecasting:
General Accounting:
Other:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The total compensation for a full-time position includes a package of benefits consisting of medical, dental, retirement contribution by employer (6% of salary and additional up to 2% dollar to dollar match (up to $1,800/year) to employee contribution), professional development, paid holidays and generous vacation policy, and flexible schedule.Annual salary range is $125,000-$140,000 depending on experience.
Philanthropy Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace and encourage people from underrepresented communities to apply. We value and celebrate our employees' differences in age, ability, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, language, national origin, political affiliation, socio-economic status and veteran status.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.It is our commitment to assess our current systems and create more opportunities for access and inclusion. To request accommodation or support, please email the Human Resources Team ...@philanthropynw.org .
**COVID-19 vaccinations are mandated at Philanthropy Northwest. We will reasonably accommodate those individuals with medical conditions and/or religious beliefs that prevent them from obtaining the vaccine.
How to ApplyApplication Deadline:
August 18, 2024
Application Instructions:
Please apply through Nonprofit Professionals.
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