Executive Director of the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies and Women’s Philanthropy Board

Position Overview

The Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies encompasses teaching, outreach, and research, thus supporting the tripartite mission of Auburn University. Its work focuses on philanthropy, wealth management, mentoring and nonprofit studies, serving a variety of students and other audiences in a real and virtual community. The Cary Center supports teaching and learning in the College of Human Sciences academic programs which focus on the art and science of philanthropy as applied to the nonprofit sector. The center provides mentoring for students, professionals, and communities in the areas of economic sustainability and philanthropy. The Cary Center includes three divisions: Community and Collegiate, Youth, and Adult, which includes the flagship program, The Women’s Philanthropy Board and the men’s auxiliary group, the Phils.

Job Summary

The Executive Director of the Cary Center for the Advancement of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies and Women’s Philanthropy Board will have responsibility and oversight for the fiscal, human resources, external relations, public relations, fundraising/grantsmanship, educational, research, and programmatic (outreach) functions. This role drives fundraising to support programming and create new opportunities. This role is integral to advancing the mission of the College of Human Sciences through programming and initiatives of the Cary Center. This role will also include teaching responsibilities and may carry an assistant/associate clinical professor title. This a twelve-month nontenure track position. The candidate selected must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally during employment.

By |2025-01-08T10:34:17-05:00January 8th, 2025|Job Posting|
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Watts Endowed Director of the School of Community Resources and Development and Full Professor

The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU), Phoenix, Arizona (USA), is pleased to invite applications for the position of Watts Endowed Director of the School of Community Resources and Development (SCRD) and Full Professor, with a term commencing no later than July 1, 2025. We are seeking an innovative, engaging leader to advance the strategic vision of this important academic unit. ASU is repeatedly ranked #1 in innovation and for our engagement with international students. This growing, highly regarded institution is known for being ahead of the curve in anticipating and responding to the evolving nature of higher education.

This is a full-time, fiscal-year (12-months), benefits-eligible, tenured administrative appointment. The endowed Directorship comes with $100,000 of annual funding that may be used to advance scholarship or any school related initiatives the director envisions as appropriate. The inaugural Watts Endowed Director will join a talented senior leadership team that works across a variety of disciplines including public policy and administration, social work, criminology, nonprofit leadership and management, sustainable and cultural tourism, parks and recreation, community sports, and emergency management to advance our mission to build more vibrant, health, equitable and sustainable communities.

The School of Community Resources and Development is one of four degree-granting units in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at the Downtown Phoenix campus and one of ASU’s transdisciplinary schools encompassing faculty in several areas of study. The SCRD has more than 600 students studying in a number of our Phoenix (AZ)-based programs with learners being reached globally through online modalities. SCRD’s unifying theme is community development, evinced through several distinctive, yet complementary areas of education and scholarship. The activities of the school’s faculty, staff, and students exemplify the design imperatives of the New American University through our unifying theme, with each program contributing to SCRD’s vision to advance healthy, resilient, and sustainable communities that amplify its core mission to promote community wellbeing. Nonprofit leadership and management programs at undergraduate, graduate and continuing and professional education levels are a distinction of SCRD. Additionally, the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Innovation is a key asset within Watts College and SCRD.

The initial application deadline is December 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Arizona Time. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they are received until the position is filled. Please direct all questions about the position to the search committee chair, Beth Huebner, at Beth.Huebner@asu.edu

For a more detailed position description and full application details, see: https://apply.interfolio.com/158909

By |2024-12-03T16:23:11-05:00December 3rd, 2024|Job Posting|
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Research Associate – Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy (Johnson Center) seeks to understand, strengthen, and advance philanthropy in order to create strong, inclusive communities.

The center is seeking a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team of social science and information technology professionals.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) position located at our offices on the Pew Campus at GVSU, with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule according to the GVSU flexible work arrangement policy (currently 2 days per week onsite).

As a Research Associate, you will work on quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation projects and will produce a variety of written content for foundation, government, and nonprofit clients.

The Research Associate (RA) is a key role ensuring the Johnson Center’s work translates data and information to storytelling and decision support that helps advance the sector. The RA will work collaboratively with research managers, data analysts, web developers, project managers and other staff across the Johnson Center. In addition, the RA will support the research team in building relationships with current and potential clients, as well as assisting with project management, client communications, and preparing material for reports, workshops, presentations, and conferences. Key to the position is maintaining the highest standards of research quality and ethics, as well as the ability to manage a small portfolio of project assignments.

The Research Associate will report to and regularly meet one-on-one with an assigned Research Manager who will work closely with you and support you regarding research, client engagement, project management, and analysis/writing. On-the-job training and professional development opportunities will be available and reflect the center’s culture and values.

By |2024-11-20T15:26:33-05:00November 20th, 2024|Job Posting|
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Research Manager – Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy

The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy (Johnson Center) seeks to understand, strengthen, and advance philanthropy in order to create strong, inclusive communities.

The center is seeking a Research Manager to join an interdisciplinary team of social science and information technology professionals.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position located at our offices on the Pew Campus at GVSU, with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule according to the GVSU flexible work arrangement policy (currently 2 days per week onsite).

As a Research Manager, you will focus on quantitative and qualitative analysis, program evaluation, writing, and presentation support for applied research and evaluation projects foundation, government, and nonprofit clients.

The Research Manager (RM) is a critical role ensuring the Johnson Center’s work translates data and information to storytelling and decision support that helps advance the sector. The RM will collaborate with research associates, data analysts, web developers, project managers, and other staff across the Johnson Center. In addition, the RM is an ambassador for our work and will build relationships with current and potential clients and engage in public speaking and facilitation at workshops, presentations, and conferences. Key to the position is maintaining the highest standards of research quality and ethics, including collaboration with the university’s Institutional Review Board.

The RM will propose research methodology, follows existing Johnson Center data protocols, suggests and implements improvements, and will serve as one of the center’s internal and external “research ambassadors.”

The RM will report to and regularly meet one-on-one with the Director of Consulting Services who will work closely with you and support you regarding project selection, client engagement, research, and final presentation. On-the-job training and professional development opportunities will be available and reflect the center’s culture and values.

By |2024-11-20T15:24:15-05:00November 20th, 2024|Job Posting|
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Nonprofit Management & Leadership: Faculty of Practice and Director

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Director of Nonprofit Management and Leadership within the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service. This position will include teaching responsibilities in a faculty of practice title.

The LBJ School seeks a dynamic leader to advance the RGK Center’s mission of fostering research and education in nonprofit management, philanthropy, and social entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in these areas and a commitment to building a vibrant and diverse global civil society.

By |2024-11-10T10:11:07-05:00November 10th, 2024|Job Posting|
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Philanthropy: Faculty of Practice and Director

The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Director of Philanthropy within the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service. This position will include teaching responsibilities in a faculty of practice title.

The LBJ School seeks a dynamic leader to advance the RGK Center’s mission of fostering research and education in philanthropy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in this area and a commitment to building a vibrant and diverse global civil society.

By |2024-11-10T10:09:40-05:00November 10th, 2024|Job Posting|
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Assistant or Associate Professor – Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Specialization

The School of Public Policy and Administration at Carleton University invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, effective 1 July 2025. Through research, teaching, supervision, and service to the university, the community and the profession, the successful candidate will participate in the delivery of the School’s Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at https://carleton.ca/sppa/pnl-program/ and other graduate programs.

Closing date for applications: File review will begin November 30, 2024.

By |2024-10-10T16:34:13-04:00October 9th, 2024|Job Posting|
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Assistant Professor of Housing and Homelessness Solutions

The University of Oregon’s School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor Rank) starting September 15, 2025. The position is a 1.0 FTE, 9-month, full-time faculty position. Candidates must have research and teaching interests in the nonprofit or government sectors. We seek candidates with demonstrated scholarly potential and strong teaching skills.

This position is appropriate for a candidate specializing in policy, public administration, or nonprofit management, which addresses the critical issue of housing insufficiency. We encourage applications from candidates interested in identifying socially just and economically viable solutions to the housing crisis and homelessness.

By |2024-08-20T13:44:59-04:00August 20th, 2024|Job Posting|
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Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track), DePaul University

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at DePaul University seeks three full-time non-tenure track faculty members to teach courses in its School of Public Service 2024-25 academic year. Two positions require the ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in public administration, public management, and public policy. The third position will contribute courses to our graduate and undergraduate curriculum in nonprofit organizations and nonprofit management. These positions will be housed in the School of Public Service and primarily serve graduate students, although there will be opportunities for undergraduate teaching. Depending on expertise, successful candidate(s) will teach a range of courses including Introduction to Public Policy, Introduction to Public Service Management, Introduction to Nonprofit Management and the School’s Integrative Seminar graduate-level capstone course. A secondary ability to teach on topics such as local government, advocacy and lobbying, nonprofit fundraising, policy analysis, statistics and research methods, economics, and/or public financial administration is preferred. Emphasis will be placed on finding candidate(s) with skills linking theory to practice in classroom activities. Assigned classes will be in person on DePaul’s Chicago campuses (Loop and Lincoln Park) and remote, both synchronous and asynchronous, following successful completion of DePaul Online Teaching Series faculty training program. At the discretion of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, administrative duties may be assigned in place of a course assignment.

By |2024-08-08T19:18:10-04:00August 8th, 2024|Job Posting|
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Visiting Faculty Positions, University of Oregon

The University of Oregon’s School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management is hiring for two Visiting Assistant Professor positions for the 2024-2025 academic year. One position focuses on community and regional planning, while the other centers on public administration. Ideal candidates include ABD or recent PhDs, particularly those with interests in nonprofit sectors. Responsibilities include teaching core and elective courses, advising students, and contributing to departmental activities. These roles offer a supportive, inclusive environment and are located in Eugene, Oregon.

By |2024-06-18T09:42:39-04:00June 18th, 2024|Job Posting|
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