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The Philanthropic Services Administrator is responsible for executing grantmaking support to donor-advised fundholders, and ensures that both the foundation and grant recipients are in full compliance with IRS, state and Akron Community Foundation regulations. This position works in collaboration with our development and donor engagement department to ensure our fundholder’s philanthropic visions are achieved.

The Philanthropic Services Administrator is the primary contact for the donor-advised fund grant recommendation process from intake, documentation, recording, communication to the grant recipient and check request submission. Additionally, this position is a liaison between internal departments and the public, and provides professional customer service to both internal and external audiences.

Reporting Relationships:
Reports to the Vice President and Chief Development Officer.

Other important relationships include our fundholders and Community Investment staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
· Process ongoing grant recommendations for donor-advised funds.
· Assists fundholders regarding the grants process.
· Communicate with grantees, as necessary, regarding fulfillment of grant requests.
· Provide support for online portal access and online grant recommendations.
· Manage online portal updates and communication processes.
· Conduct essential due diligence on grant recommendations and maintain grant records to ensure compliance with current Akron Community Foundation, IRS and state guidelines.
· Maintain donor-advised grantee certification forms to document grantee acknowledgement of prohibited benefits and self-dealing issues associated with accepting donor-advised fund grants.
· Assist in creating fund agreements based on provided information and templates.
· Enhance the services of the foundation through recommendations on policies and procedures.
· Perform administrative tasks as necessary.
· Maintains regular attendance and a visible presence in the office to be accessible to internal as well as external constituents.
· All other duties as assigned.

Required Experience & Education:
• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of experience working in a corporate, government or nonprofit setting
• Paralegal experience preferred

Website for more information: akroncf.org/workwithus

Role Overview:

The Agency Endowment & Engagement Officer supports the community foundation’s more than 300 agency funds. This position will primarily be responsible for assisting agency fundholders with their fund growth activities and ongoing fund distributions, as well as attracting new agency fund partners. This position will also be responsible for planning and executing training programs for our agency funds, as well as for the broader nonprofit community providing services within Summit County. The Agency Endowment & Engagement Officer will assist the foundation’s community investment department for various grantmaking processes and special projects and initiatives as needed.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to the Vice President, Community Investment. Other important relationships include nonprofits, board and committee members, and Development & Donor Engagement staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

· Assist with establishing new agency/nonprofit fund relationships.

· Provide ongoing stewardship to current agency funds.

· Plan, develop and/or facilitate trainings for nonprofits, including assisting in planning and coordinating the foundation’s annual Nonprofit Insights Conference.

· Handle grant processing for agency funds, which includes database management, input preparation, nonprofit due diligence, grantee communication, grant file maintenance and payment submission to accounting.

· Assist with grantmaking activities, including but not limited to site visits, agency evaluations and recommendations to the Community Investment Committee, for the foundation’s competitive and special grants processes.

· Attend committee meetings and take minutes as needed. Prepare minutes for review by senior staff in a concise and timely manner.

· Oversee other materials for meetings such as agendas and handouts and assist in their creation when necessary.

· May attend board meetings when requested by the Vice President, Community Investment or the President and CEO.

· May represent the community foundation at various foundation and community meetings and events, both large and small.

· Enhance the services of the foundation through recommendations on procedures, policies, strategic planning opportunities, etc.

· Maintains regular attendance and a visible presence in the office to be accessible to internal as well as external constituents.

· All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Competencies:

· Ability to collaborate with others, including staff, board, donors, vendors, nonprofits and organizations.

· Professional interpersonal style. Ability to interact well with a diverse range of people. Highly desired personal qualities include self-confidence, energetic and diplomatic.

· Required to maintain confidentiality.

· Ability to multitask and work under the pressure of tight deadlines.

· Ability to handle stress.

· Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

· Strong oral and written communication skills, in particular strong writing and editing skills.

· Strong planning and organizational skills. Ability to complete assignments independently, professionally and in a timely manner. Ability to make decisions about how to manage and organize own workload.

· Strong critical thinking, problem solving, troubleshooting and decision-making capabilities. Demonstrated ability to identify procedural problems or inefficiencies and to recommend and implement improvements.

· Strong work ethic, reliable, self-motivated; seeks out ways to be productive and efficient.

· Detail-oriented and accurate.

· Ability to learn new skills, technology and tasks.

· Proficient with basic modern office technology (computers, phones, copiers, etc.)

· Proficient in Microsoft Office 365/SharePoint and other software/applications.

· Experience with databases/CRMs.

Required Experience & Education:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required

· 3-5 years’ experience at a nonprofit/government institution preferred

Other:

· Work is performed in an office environment.

· May provide backup to other community investment and foundation staff as needed or assigned.

· Must be able to meet outside of standard office hours as necessary.

Website for more information: https://www.akroncf.org/about-us/work-with-us/

Miami University, located in Oxford, Ohio, seeks a strategic, experienced, and innovative advancement professional to serve as its next Vice President for University Advancement. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet, the Vice President will provide vision and leadership for fundraising, alumni relations, and overall philanthropic growth. This collaborative leader will partner with university leadership, alumni, donors, faculty, staff, and students to advance Miami’s mission through data-informed strategy and best practices.

The Vice President will strengthen advancement, development, and alumni relations programs; expand Miami’s philanthropic capacity; and cultivate a strong culture of philanthropy aligned with the University’s traditions. The successful candidate will join Miami at a pivotal moment, as it enters the final stage of its $1 billion capital campaign, The Power of Will.

Miami seeks a seasoned development professional who can also serve as President of the Foundation and leverage institutional investments to broaden and deepen the donor base. The Vice President will be an effective communicator, strategic and data-driven thinker, collaborative leader, and persuasive advocate for the University’s priorities.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the nation’s premier student-centered public universities and play a critical role in its continued growth and evolution.

Additional information, including qualifications, is available in the leadership profile: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/vice-president-for-university-advancement-miami-university.

The salary range is $450,000–$500,000, negotiable based on experience.

AGB Search is assisting Miami University with this search. Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for five references. For best consideration, apply by February 20, 2025. The search will remain open until filled. Nominations may be sent to MiamiOHAdvancement@agbsearch.com or to:

Rod McDavis, PhD, Managing Principal rod.mcdavis@agbsearch.com / 202.776.0856

Kimberly Templeton, JD, Principal kimberly.templeton@agbsearch.com / 540.761.9494

Anne Hoffman, Executive Search Associate anne.hoffman@agbsearch.com / 805.490.9161

Website for more information: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/vice-president-for-university-advancement-miami-university