Moving Forward: Exploring New Dimensions in Leadership and Job Satisfaction (#34)

Dear Friend,

Nonprofit work presents unique challenges and unparalleled opportunities for deep engagement and personal growth. This thirty-fourth edition highlights the children across the globe gearing up for a fresh school year—new clothes, shiny pencil boxes, and the excitement of what's to come. Let us reflect on our own "new beginnings." We may not have recess anymore, but there's always room to refresh. For me, it’s about rethinking strategies, starting projects with fresh energy, and maybe even adding a few “new supplies” to the toolbox. What’s your version of a fresh start this season? New tools, new goals, or simply a renewed mindset? Let's embrace this moment of renewal, just like the students stepping into their classrooms. 

Last week’s thirty-third edition highlights a 360-degree performance review, which is a comprehensive feedback process where an employee receives evaluations from peers, direct reports, supervisors, and external stakeholders, providing a well-rounded view of their performance. It fosters personal growth and team collaboration by encouraging transparency and highlighting strengths and improvement areas. If your organization doesn't yet offer 360 reviews, suggest it as a mutual learning and development tool, emphasizing its benefits for individuals and teams. While receiving feedback can be challenging, focusing on constructive insights and creating an action plan can lead to professional growth and stronger relationships.

Embrace New Beginnings: Shape Your Own Destiny

As children worldwide step into their classrooms with new clothes, fresh notebooks, and brightly colored pencil boxes, there’s something deeper at play beyond the first-day excitement. These moments mark the beginning of a journey—a clean slate, a chance to write the next chapter of their story. And while we may no longer be in school, these milestones remind us that we, too, have the power to shape our destiny, whether we realize it or not.

The energy of a new school year is infectious. It reminds us that we all have opportunities for fresh starts, to set new goals, sharpen our tools, and approach our work with renewed purpose. We may not walk into a classroom, but we can create paths, embrace new learning, and cultivate fresh ideas. 

For me, this season is about recommitting to my goals with intention. It’s about refining my approach, embracing new tools to elevate my work, and making strategic decisions that align with my values. This time of year reminds me that no matter how experienced we are, there’s always a new way to grow, a new perspective to gain, and a new level to reach.

What’s your new beginning? Are you stepping into something with fresh energy, setting bigger goals, or rethinking the direction of your journey? Whether adding new tools to your arsenal or reshaping your mindset, this is your moment to create your desired future. Let's embrace this season of possibility, like the students' new pencil boxes.

This Round of Jobs

Opportunities for Analytical Minds

Dive into roles where your financial acumen can significantly contribute to nonprofit success and growth.

1. ArchCity Defenders (ACD) | Director of Finance & Operations | $95,000 | St. Louis, MO | Hybrid 
2. Center for Constitutional Rights | Chief Operating Officer | $202,968 - $233,158 | New York, Ny | Hybrid 
3. Clean Air Task Force | Chief of Finance & Operations | $226,000 - $250,000 | Boston, MA | Remote
4. Freedom Inc. | Finance Director | $85,000 | Madison, WI | In person 
5. Freshfarm | Controller | $80,000 - $89,000 | Washington, DC | Hybrid 
6. The Future Society | Chief Operating Officer | $141,000 - $153,400 | Boston, MA | Remote 
7. Groundwork Denver | Finance Director | $80,000 - $85,000 | Denver, CO | Hybrid 
8. Meals on Wheels of San Francisco | Chief Financial Officer | $210,000 - $245,000 | San Francisco, CA | In Person 
9. Nafasi Fund | Finance Manager | $85,000 - $95,000 | Huntsville, AL |  Remote
10. National Domestic Violence Hotline | Finance Director | $140,000 | Austin, TX | Hybrid 
11. New York City Center (NYCC) | Finance Manager | $65,000 - $75,000 | New York, NY | Hybrid 
12. REACH Riverside | Finance Manager | $90,000 - $110,000 | Wilmington, DE | In Person 
13. REDF | Controller | $138,200 - $162,200 | San Francisco, CA | Hybrid 
14. The Syria Campaign | Director of Finance and Operations | $110,000-115,000 | Cambridgeshire, ENG | Remote (U.S. Eastern Standard Time) 
15. Vital Strategies | Finance Manager, Reporting & Analytics | New York, NY | $79,000 - $85,000 | Hybrid 
16. Yerba Buena Gardens Conservatory | Finance Manager | $130,000 - $160,000 | San Francisco, CA | In person 
17. Youth Organize! California | Senior Operations Director | $95,000 - $115,000 | San Francisco, CA | Remote (CA only) 

Opportunities for Relationship Builders

Discover positions emphasizing creating supportive work environments and fostering team success.

1. ArchCity Defenders (ACD) | Director of Finance & Operations | $95,000 | St. Louis, MO | Hybrid 
2. Center for Constitutional Rights | Chief Operating Officer | $202,968 - $233,158 | New York, Ny | Hybrid 
3. The Future Society | Chief Operating Officer | $141,000 - $153,400 | Boston, MA | Remote 
4. Just A Start | Human Resources Director | $110,000 - $130,000 | Cambridge, MA | Hybrid 
5. Nafasi Fund | Finance Manager | $85,000 - $95,000 | Huntsville, AL |  Remote
6. Park Avenue Armory | Human Resources Manager | $95,000 - $105,000 | New York, NY | In person 
7. Reading Partners | Human Resources Manager - National | $88,426 - $104,030 | Oakland, CA | Remote 
8. Tides | Director, Total Rewards | $132,600.00 - $199,000.00 | New York & San Francisco | Remote 
9. Youth Organize! California | Senior Operations Director | $95,000 - $115,000 | San Francisco, CA | Remote (CA only) 

Opportunities for People, Places, and Things

This new section features roles in setting up spaces and technologies for team success.

1. Center for Constitutional Rights | Chief Operating Officer | $202,968 - $233,158 | New York, Ny | Hybrid 
2. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative | Program Operations Manager | $135,000 - $203,000 | Redwood City, CA | Hybrid
3. Freedom Inc. | Finance Director | $85,000 | Madison, WI | In person
4. Freshfarm | Controller | $80,000 - $89,000 | Washington, DC | Hybrid 
5. Yerba Buena Gardens Conservatory | Finance Manager | $130,000 - $160,000 | San Francisco, CA | In person 
6. Youth Organize! California | Senior Operations Director | $95,000 - $115,000 | San Francisco, CA | Remote (CA only) 

Opportunities for Visionary Leaders

Step into executive roles designed for visionaries ready to make strategic decisions and elevate nonprofits to unprecedented success.

1. Asian American Federation | Executive Director | $200,000 - $250,000 | New York, NY | Hybrid 
2. Artisan’s Asylum | Executive Director | $110,000 - $140,000 | Boston, MA | In person 
3. Center For Asian American Media | Executive Director | $190,000 - $235,000 | San Francisco, CA | In person
4. Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | President | $190,000 - $248,000 | Harrisburg, PA | In person 
5. Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise | President & CEO | $175,000 - $200,000 | Chattanooga, TN | In person 
6. Community Health Endowment | President & CEO | $170,000 - $190,000 | Lincoln, NE | In person 
7. Housing Navigator Massachusetts | Executive Director | $175,000 - $200,000 | Cambridge, MA | Hybrid 
8. Iowa Organic Association | Executive Director | $70,000 - $85,000 | Des Moines, IA | Remote 
9. Princeton Area Community Foundation | President & Chief Executive Officer | $250,000 - $300,000 | Princeton, NJ | In person 

This newsletter is your gateway to exciting opportunities, allowing aspiring leaders to find fulfillment and spark substantial change. Beyond job listings, we offer a vision that matches your passion and talents or the perfect position for someone in your network.

We are committed to transparency and provide detailed salary information for all positions, highlighting our dedication to fairness and openness.

As you explore the diverse job landscape, let this newsletter guide you. Together, we can ignite a wave of positive change. Expect this empowering newsletter every Monday, crafted to inspire and navigate your journey forward.

Warmest regards,

Marvin

P.S. I'm here to support you if you need advice, have questions, or want to share your journey. Let's advance towards impactful leadership together.

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