Job Description
About Southern California Grantmakers and Philanthropy California:
Southern California Grantmakers (SCG) is a membership association where our region’s philanthropic leaders come together to learn, connect, and take action. Our mission is to champion effective philanthropy and advance collaborative efforts to create meaningful change in our communities. SCG connects grantmakers through sector-wide conferences, trainings, and networking opportunities—providing support and leadership for collaboration on projects and for action on public policy issues. SCG currently brings together 300+ members who represent the spectrum of philanthropy, including foundations, family philanthropy, corporate giving, consultants to philanthropy, and government grantmakers. SCG is part of Philanthropy California, an initiative of Northern California Grantmakers (NCG), Southern California Grantmakers (SCG), and Catalyst of San Diego (Catalyst), whose combined membership represents more than 600 philanthropic organizations investing billions every year to support communities across the state, the country, and worldwide. Philanthropy CA functions as an alliance of these three organizations to engage in statewide issues, participate in advocacy, and coordinate shared funder education and messaging for the philanthropic sector.
Over the past several years, Philanthropy California’s size and scope of work have grown dramatically. We are excited to expand Philanthropy California’s team and work so we can deepen and strengthen our impact in the ways that our members and partners are seeking: more intersectional programming that helps funders from across the state connect, take bold action for equitable and impacts in communities; robust, nimble action on policy and advocacy, convening and facilitating collaborations and partnerships.
Position Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Vice President, Philanthropy California & Public Policy, the Coordinator provides administrative, organizational, and support for the Philanthropy California teams and general work. The Coordinator is an integral member of the teams across the state and will play a key role in contributing to the strategy and the overall success of Philanthropy California. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking increased responsibility and creativity, work experience in a proactive and team-oriented environment, and increased exposure to the intersectionality of the philanthropic, nonprofit, and policy sectors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Coordinator will work collaboratively with Philanthropy California’s core teams across the state, including Programs & Conferences, Communications, Public Policy & Government Relations, Sustainability and Membership, and Climate and Disaster Preparedness, to lead collaboration across the state and support Philanthropy California’s vision for a thriving and equitable California.
The Coordinator will support these efforts in the following ways:
- Support and strengthen collaboration across NCG, SCG, and Catalyst SD
- Coordinate shared planning, learning, and updates
- Help align strategies and practices across regions and teams
- Facilitate internal communication and collective processes
Collaborative Coordination:
- Support the Vice President in facilitating collaboration among core teams across the state, ensuring and implementing effective governance and decision-making.
- Organize, attend, and lead regular meetings (virtual and in-person) as needed.
- Liaison between staff, members, funders, and partners.
- Support in managing multiple projects and initiatives.
- Assist in developing strategies to enhance existing collaboration among the three organizations.
Programming, Meetings, and Events:
- Help organize Philanthropy CA internal and external meetings, webinars, and in-person events, including logistical support such as invitations, registration lists, website updates, speaker tracking and confirmation, and additional administrative support.
- Provide backbone support for Philanthropy California’s initiatives.
- Represent Philanthropy California at internal and external meetings as needed.
- This position will temporarily provide logistical and administrative support to the Director, Climate and Disaster Preparedness and Resilience for the L.A. Wildfire Recovery Funders Collaborative.
Communications:
- Draft and assist with proofreading internal and external communications for members, staff, and publications.
- Draft materials and agendas for meetings with staff and partners.
- Report back on relevant meetings, events, and webinars.