About TSFF

Position

The VP of M&SC proactively serves as the Foundation’s chief communications and marketing strategist, leading these functions in support of the mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of the organization. The VP of M&SC will be a “thought partner” to the Board of Trustees and the CEO on strategies for increasing TSFF’s visibility in the community. S/he will drive the objective of increasing knowledge and awareness of TSFF’s crucial role as a convener of expertise and investment in addressing and solving regional issues.

The VP of M&SC has primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and ongoing management of a comprehensive and integrated communications, marketing, and branding program aimed at elevating and enhancing broad internal and external awareness of the Foundation and its work (impact) and positioning the Foundation as the philanthropic partner of choice for current and prospective donors.

As a direct report to the CEO and a key member of the Senior Management Team, the VP of M&SC works with his/her colleagues in strategic planning, organizational development, staff training and development, and providing overall leadership to the organization.

Responsibilities

Marketing, Communications, and Branding Strategy Development and Implementation

• In collaboration with Trustees, the CEO, and the Senior Management Team, develop and implement a comprehensive, proactive communications, marketing and branding strategy that is aligned with the Foundation’s overall strategic plan and goals.
• Work with Senior Management Team to create and drive a strategy and plan to increase TSFF’s visibility in the community, educating the community on TSFF’s work beyond grantmaking.
• Create a marketing plan, in collaboration with the Senior Management Team, and ensure its effective execution. Educate TSFF staff on the value and metrics of the Marketing Plan.
• Set and measure the effectiveness of marketing and communications strategies and activities.
• Effectively manage Marketing & Strategic Communications staff towards successful achievement of stated goals.

Media Relations and Advertising

• Drive a proactive media relations program to generate positive coverage of the Foundation by traditional, non-traditional, and on-line media.
• Strategically place advertising and public media sponsorships to create awareness and preference for TSFF’s brand and its philanthropic services and products.
• Manage and coordinate timely responses to inquiries and request; build and strengthen relationships with print, broadcast, and online reporters.
• Train, coach, and develop select staff to act as a spokesperson for the Foundation as well as directly serving as one of the Foundation’s spokespeople.
• Develop news releases, public briefing materials, backgrounders, talking points, and social media posts in relation to key announcements and developments.
• Manage and direct crisis communications activities.

Public, Community, and External Relations

• Cultivate and coordinate convenings, meetings, events and other collaborations with public officials and community leaders on topics and activities related to the work of the Foundation.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the Foundation.
• Increase TSFF name recognition by the public and community through consistent and effective messaging regarding the Foundation’s work.

Website/Social Media Management

• Manage the Foundation’s digital brand efforts, including the design, development and periodic updates of TSFF’s website. Ensure current information. Elicit input and participation from program staff for broad and accurate content.
• Oversees the development of content, and production of online assets, including podcasts, videos, and other multimedia platforms.
• Set targets, monitor analytics, and report on usage and trends.

Publications

• Manage the design, development and periodic evaluation of promotional, informational, and educational publications and collateral materials to maintain their relevancy to the Foundation’s strategic goals and priorities.
• Working collaboratively with Manage content development, production and dissemination of annual reports, news releases, special reports and projects, electronic media, product brochures and other external and internal communications documents.

Organizational Development

• Ensure that all employees understand the Foundation’s branding, marketing and communications strategy and their roles and responsibilities in executing this strategy.
• In conjunction with the CEO and the senior management team, participate in organizational development efforts and process re-design projects within the Foundation.
• Provide leadership and support to all Foundation staff to create a productive and congenial work environment.
• Work to maximize inter-departmental communication and coordination.

Staff/Budget Management and Development

• Develop department staff through continuing education, mentoring and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Provide feedback and encouragement to staff through regular performance reviews and goal setting.
• Develop, maintain, and manage the budget for the M&SC Department.

Candidate Qualifications/Experience

Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of successful senior-level professional marketing, public affairs, and/or communications experience in a foundation, a large nonprofit, private or public agency.

Must be an experienced, successful, and enthusiastic senior manager with demonstrable knowledge and success in designing and implementing a comprehensive, proactive communications, marketing and branding campaign that is aligned with the Foundation’s  overall strategic plan and goals.

Must be able to create and articulate a “value proposition” of the Foundation that is understood both internally and externally.

Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking.

Proven experience in working effectively with the media, public officials and their representatives.

Strong leadership and decision making skills required. Ability to easily build trust-based relationships and be an effective ambassador for the Foundation in a variety of settings.

Must have experience with all aspects of the production process and with managing outside vendors and consultants working on behalf of the Foundation.

Experienced in effectively leading, managing, and developing professional staff.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. A graduate degree is preferred.

Competencies/Attributes

The successful professional will have or be:

• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) to a diverse group of individuals including the Board of Trustees, grantees, public officials, journalists, donors, and staff
• Ability to be diplomatic but firm, inclusive but able to make difficult decisions
• Creative, with a focus on aesthetic balance and quality
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to listen, conceptualize, analyze, synthesize and present information effectively to a variety of audiences
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt easily to changing situations and priorities, and meet multiple deadlines and goals
• Able to manage multiple projects and time lines simultaneously
• Build consensus but also able to “agree to disagree” gracefully
• Negotiate differences of opinion to effective outcomes
• Understand and navigate political nuances
• Skilled in creating a team-oriented work environment
• Ability to engage and collaborate with the Board of Trustees, CEO, Senior Management and other Foundation staff towards the achievement of specific organizational goals
• The successful candidate will possess the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all of their work.

Compensation: A competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits, will be offered.

The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact:

Sally Carlson
Managing Partner
415.433.2299 direct
415.203.5259 mobile
sally@carlsonbeck.com

Heidi Holzhauer
Senior Principal
707.963.1250 direct
415.298.6659 mobile
heidi@carlsonbeck.com

David Randall
Principal
415.529.3142 direct
415.385.1992 mobile
david@carlsonbeck.com

Organization Overview

The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF) is the community foundation serving the Bay Area since 1948, granting more than $800 million over the past ten years. Through the generosity and vision of our family of donors, TSFF has over $1 billion in assets and awarded grants totaling more than $88 million in FY 2012. TSFF brings together donors and builds on community assets through grantmaking, lending, leveraging, public policy, advocacy, civic engagement and leadership development in the areas of community health, community development, arts and culture, the environment, and education.  www.sff.org

Reports to - Manager of Grants Administration

Position Scope and Responsibilities 

Provide grantmaking and fund management support for the Grants Management and Philanthropic Services department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Communicate with donors and grantees on grant related issues including support for the online grants system, grant policies and procedures, and IRS compliance.
• Review grant recommendations and ensure that they are compliant with IRS and internal policies.
• Responsible for drafting, editing, formatting, and producing documents, including policy and procedure manuals, correspondence, board docket materials, memoranda, and reports. This includes basic levels of analysis using MS Excel.
• Ensures the grants database and constituent relationship management (CRM) database remains accurate and up-to-date.
• Manage mailings such as weekly grant checks and quarterly statements.
• Create standard and customized reports utilizing several different applications/databases.
• Work collaboratively with and act as a liaison between other Foundation departments.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development activities, internal committees, and cross-departmental projects as appropriate. Work on special projects as requested by the Manager of Grants Administration.

Qualifications

Education: A bachelor’s degree is desired.

Experience: Minimum of four years of solid administrative experience in a team oriented organization committed to excellence in supporting its clients and partners. Private or community foundation and direct donor relations experience is highly desired.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies:

Possess strong communication skills, both oral and written in addition to very good listening skills. The ideal candidate has a poised, confident, and professional style, and be self-starter who demonstrates a commitment to outstanding customer service.  Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through in addition to proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines is required.

Skilled in PC use and technology including latest Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint), Windows 2010, and internet. Must have the desire and ability to quickly learn new applications as they are introduced into the work environment and as appropriate, assist in training other team members in using these applications.  Adept in using database programs is required; Raiser’s Edge experience is strongly preferred

Compensation: Commensurate with background and experience in addition to a very competitive benefits package.

To Apply: Send Resume with cover letter by June 24, 2013 to resumes@sff.org or Mail to:           

Human Resources
The San Francisco Foundation
225 Bush Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104
FAX:  (415) 477-2784

The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity with respect to race, ethnic, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.

Organization Overview

The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF) is the community foundation serving the Bay Area since 1948, granting more than $800 million over the past ten years. Through the generosity and vision of our family of donors, TSFF has over $1 billion in assets and awarded grants totaling more than $88 million in FY 2012. TSFF brings together donors and builds on community assets through grantmaking, lending, leveraging, public policy, advocacy, civic engagement and leadership development in the areas of community health, community development, arts and culture, the environment, and education.  www.sff.org

Position Scope

The Director of Business Development (The Dir. of BD)  reports to the Vice President of Philanthropic Services (VP of PS) and has primary responsibility for securing new gifts to The San Francisco Foundation from new donors The Dir. of BD acts as the Foundation’s liaison with the legal and financial advising communities and with prospective donors

 Responsibilities

•  Business Development: In collaboration with the VP for Philanthropic Services, take a lead role in identifying and attracting new and significant contributions to the Foundation through the creation and implementation of new business/fundraising strategies. Meet and consult with professional advisors to generate gift referrals from their clients.  Identify and successfully solicit contributions from individuals and family foundations into charitable funds and to other giving opportunities at the Foundation.   Respond to inquiries from professional advisors and prospective donors regarding investments, and giving options, and charitable tax matters.   Work in partnership with the Program Department and Public Affairs to effectively communicate the Foundation’s work to prospective donors.
• Marketing Communications: Working collaboratively with Public Affairs staff in developing collateral materials and other informational and educational materials for potential donors, the advisor community, and planned gifts and legacy donors.
• Volunteer management: In partnership with the VP of PS the Director will help staff a professional advisors committee which will guide the Foundation in its outreach to the advisor community.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferably in a finance, legal or accounting discipline required.  Relevant Master’s degree, law degree, CPA or CFA or other similar credentials highly desirable.

Experience: Seven years successful professional experience in donor stewardship, fundraising, or wealth management services.  Must be an experienced, successful, and enthusiastic business development and relationship manager with technical knowledge applicable to a variety of charitable giving areas.   Successful track record in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of donors, clients, and/or high net worth individuals required. Relevant skills in raising funds through multiple channels and growing large endowments. Knowledge of nonprofit regulations, tax regulations, estate planning, and regulatory trends preferred.  In-depth understanding of community foundation giving vehicles desirable. Existing strong relationships with financial intermediaries as well as familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area donor base is highly desirable. Requires an understanding of investment strategies and fee structures.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies:

Ability to effectively communicate (verbally and in writing) to a diverse group of individuals including the Board of Trustees, Wealth Managers/Financial Advisors, Attorneys, Donors, and Staff.  Excellent interpersonal skills, including the desire and ability to listen and be responsive to donors, prospective donors, professional advisors and other philanthropic partners.  Ability to work under pressure, adapts easily to changing situations and priorities, and meet multiple deadlines and goals.  Strong computer skills in using Microsoft Office products, prospect tracking systems, CRM systems, and gift planning software are required.  Skilled in working effectively in a team-oriented environment.  The successful candidate will possess the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all of their work.

Compensation: Commensurate with background and experience in addition to a very competitive benefits package.

To Apply: Send Resume with cover letter by July 2, 2013 to resumes@sff.org or Mail to:           

Human Resources
The San Francisco Foundation
225 Bush Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94104
FAX:  (415) 477-2784

The San Francisco Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity with respect to race, ethnic, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.