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Director, International Philanthropy Services for NGO Repository
(Regular, Full-Time, Exempt)
~We are seeking a candidate with work experience in international grantmaking~
We are seeking candidates who have solid senior management experience and a strong track record of experience in international grantmaking or Equivalency Determinations who would like to leverage your talents to better the world, we have a unique opportunity for you. The ideal Director, International Philanthropy Services should be an experienced, enthusiastic, and socially minded individual in order to play a critical role in building a new, innovative and complex, web-based subscription service for U.S. grantmakers that has the potential to be an amazing force for good in international philanthropy. Conceived and backed by major foundations and key philanthropy sector partners, this new service will make it easier and less costly for international grantmakers to provide cash grants to NGOs and social benefit organizations in countries outside the U.S. Specifically, the service will facilitate the process for grantmakers and NGOs to satisfy the IRS criteria for an Equivalency Determination. An online NGO repository of international grantees will be designed and created, and you will play a key role in implementing the service and setting the strategic direction to grow efficiently while maximizing positive impact on global civil society.
This position will provide a unique, entrepreneurial opportunity to apply your skills, experience and leadership to an idea that many can see the immense potential value of, but that only a few will have the skills to implement well. You’ll be engaging with leading foundations; senior, mission-oriented leaders at nonprofits; our global partner network of NGO capacity-building organizations; and TechSoup Global’s San Francisco and European based staff. Moreover, you will assist with the implementation of the program from the ground up, while continuing to develop your expertise in international grantmaking. If you find you are not quite satisfied by simply leading a program or grants administration team, but would like to broaden your impact and be a part of changing the face of international philanthropy, you should not miss the chance to investigate this truly one-of-a-kind opportunity. If you are interested in challenging projects, business decision making, international exposure, and making a difference in the world, please contact us to learn more about this position.
About TechSoup Global:
TechSoup Global is a nonprofit organization that has been successful in creating a suite of high impact services that facilitate corporate philanthropy and benefit community service organizations in a financially sustainable model. For more than two decades, our mission has been to work toward the day when every community service organization on the planet has access to the technology resources and information they need to achieve their own missions. Founded in 1987, we currently have more than 170 staff members and an annual budget of about $23 million. TechSoup Global helps other nonprofits better serve their missions by acquiring and using technology, implementing web and social networking, and receiving grant funding and product donations.
Working with capacity-building partners across the world, TechSoup Global is actively expanding our program outside the US. We establish partnerships with in-country NGOs to implement our highly effective product donation program, while adapting to local business practices, laws, and cultural imperatives. In the process, we’re building a global network of partners all focused on empowering NGOs through the effective use of technology. We’re in 22 countries to date and adding more each month.
Through our TechSoup Stock website, nonprofits find a broad range of software donated by leading tech companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, Symantec, Intuit, and Adobe, along with content and community resources tailored specifically for a nonprofit audience. To date we have enabled over $1 billion in technology donations world wide.
Based upon the strength of our global network, our expertise in building scalable web systems, our history of working both with donors and with recipient NGOs, and our experience building one of the fastest growing sustainable social enterprises, TechSoup Global was recently selected to build a new service for international philanthropy. Backed by major foundations and key philanthropy sector partners, this new service will create a global database of nonprofits and NGOs, making it easier and less costly for international grantmakers to provide cash grants to social benefit organizations in countries outside the U.S.
TechSoup Global is dedicated to creating and supporting an environment of openness, trust, and fun where people's differences are valued and respected, and where people of diverse backgrounds participate fully in our organization. We believe that the diverse cultures and perspectives of our staff will help us better serve our clients. TechSoup Global is an equal opportunity agency and will not allow discrimination based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, domestic partner status, ancestry, national origin, weight, height, physical or mental handicap, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran status, AIDS/HIV status, age, or socioeconomic background.
What You’ll Do:
The Director of International Philanthropy Services will design, implement, and manage the operations of the NGO Repository. In addition, you will be part of the team developing new standards, processes and procedures for the entire organization, as well as applying our core capabilities to new service delivery models.
Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Provide strategic focus, vision, and detailed direction to a NGO Repository team that you will be responsible for building and mentoring.
· Project manage business and operations teams supporting the NGO repository, including marketing / communications, business development, partner network support, and IT.
· Design and implement the business processes and workflows to enable an optimized 501(c)(3) Equivalency Determination service for international grantmakers.
· Work with TechSoup Global attorneys, internal Eligibility Review Board, and external resources to determine US 501(c)(3) equivalency in target countries.
· Adapt IRS regulations and/or grantmaker guidelines to NGOs in new countries, research and understand the impact of local regulations or requirements on the validation process.
· Clearly communicate standards and processes to global partners.
· Periodically audit grants to measure compliance.
· Provide training & support to partners in application and handling of eligibility determinations and renewals.
· Communicate and manage projects with outside counsel.
· Keep informed of IRS and nonprofit regulations, both domestically and globally.
Required skills and experience:
· Four or more years of (1) equivalency determination experience for U.S. foundations making grants to international grantees, (2) international grantmaking experience, OR (3) equivalent experience.
· Strong people management skills, with key interest and focus on mentoring and coaching teams of people. General management experience required.
· Ability to “think big” at the strategic level, but also detail oriented and operational focused
· Ability to communicate with different audience levels, including foundation executives, legal professionals, government representatives, partners, and internal staff of all levels. Ability to effectively understand and communicate complex information with a global audience in a culturally sensitive manner, both in written and verbal communications.
· Skilled at defining and implementing complex, regulatory and business processes.
Preferred skills and experience:
· Broad exposure to the NGO sector in multiple countries, including governance, finance, definitions, and legal forms.
· Knowledge of IRS regulations, Private Letter Rulings, and IRS Revenue Procedure 92-94 strongly preferred. Strong understanding of 26 U.S.C. section 501(c)(3) and exempt organization law a plus.
· J.D. degree and/or C.P.A a plus.
· Able to define workflows and processes for operations and qualification for multiple programs and in multiple countries.
To Apply:
This position is regular, full-time and exempt. The position is based in San Francisco, CA.
To be considered, please follow these steps:
Director, International Philanthropy Services for NGO Repository
(Regular, Full-Time, Exempt)
~We are seeking a candidate with work experience in international grantmaking~
We are seeking candidates who have solid senior management experience and a strong track record of experience in international grantmaking or Equivalency Determinations who would like to leverage your talents to better the world, we have a unique opportunity for you. The ideal Director, International Philanthropy Services should be an experienced, enthusiastic, and socially minded individual in order to play a critical role in building a new, innovative and complex, web-based subscription service for U.S. grantmakers that has the potential to be an amazing force for good in international philanthropy. Conceived and backed by major foundations and key philanthropy sector partners, this new service will make it easier and less costly for international grantmakers to provide cash grants to NGOs and social benefit organizations in countries outside the U.S. Specifically, the service will facilitate the process for grantmakers and NGOs to satisfy the IRS criteria for an Equivalency Determination. An online NGO repository of international grantees will be designed and created, and you will play a key role in implementing the service and setting the strategic direction to grow efficiently while maximizing positive impact on global civil society.
This position will provide a unique, entrepreneurial opportunity to apply your skills, experience and leadership to an idea that many can see the immense potential value of, but that only a few will have the skills to implement well. You’ll be engaging with leading foundations; senior, mission-oriented leaders at nonprofits; our global partner network of NGO capacity-building organizations; and TechSoup Global’s San Francisco and European based staff. Moreover, you will assist with the implementation of the program from the ground up, while continuing to develop your expertise in international grantmaking. If you find you are not quite satisfied by simply leading a program or grants administration team, but would like to broaden your impact and be a part of changing the face of international philanthropy, you should not miss the chance to investigate this truly one-of-a-kind opportunity. If you are interested in challenging projects, business decision making, international exposure, and making a difference in the world, please contact us to learn more about this position.
About TechSoup Global:
TechSoup Global is a nonprofit organization that has been successful in creating a suite of high impact services that facilitate corporate philanthropy and benefit community service organizations in a financially sustainable model. For more than two decades, our mission has been to work toward the day when every community service organization on the planet has access to the technology resources and information they need to achieve their own missions. Founded in 1987, we currently have more than 170 staff members and an annual budget of about $23 million. TechSoup Global helps other nonprofits better serve their missions by acquiring and using technology, implementing web and social networking, and receiving grant funding and product donations.
Working with capacity-building partners across the world, TechSoup Global is actively expanding our program outside the US. We establish partnerships with in-country NGOs to implement our highly effective product donation program, while adapting to local business practices, laws, and cultural imperatives. In the process, we’re building a global network of partners all focused on empowering NGOs through the effective use of technology. We’re in 22 countries to date and adding more each month.
Through our TechSoup Stock website, nonprofits find a broad range of software donated by leading tech companies such as Microsoft, Cisco, Symantec, Intuit, and Adobe, along with content and community resources tailored specifically for a nonprofit audience. To date we have enabled over $1 billion in technology donations world wide.
Based upon the strength of our global network, our expertise in building scalable web systems, our history of working both with donors and with recipient NGOs, and our experience building one of the fastest growing sustainable social enterprises, TechSoup Global was recently selected to build a new service for international philanthropy. Backed by major foundations and key philanthropy sector partners, this new service will create a global database of nonprofits and NGOs, making it easier and less costly for international grantmakers to provide cash grants to social benefit organizations in countries outside the U.S.
TechSoup Global is dedicated to creating and supporting an environment of openness, trust, and fun where people's differences are valued and respected, and where people of diverse backgrounds participate fully in our organization. We believe that the diverse cultures and perspectives of our staff will help us better serve our clients. TechSoup Global is an equal opportunity agency and will not allow discrimination based upon race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, domestic partner status, ancestry, national origin, weight, height, physical or mental handicap, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran status, AIDS/HIV status, age, or socioeconomic background.
What You’ll Do:
The Director of International Philanthropy Services will design, implement, and manage the operations of the NGO Repository. In addition, you will be part of the team developing new standards, processes and procedures for the entire organization, as well as applying our core capabilities to new service delivery models.
Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Provide strategic focus, vision, and detailed direction to a NGO Repository team that you will be responsible for building and mentoring.
· Project manage business and operations teams supporting the NGO repository, including marketing / communications, business development, partner network support, and IT.
· Design and implement the business processes and workflows to enable an optimized 501(c)(3) Equivalency Determination service for international grantmakers.
· Work with TechSoup Global attorneys, internal Eligibility Review Board, and external resources to determine US 501(c)(3) equivalency in target countries.
· Adapt IRS regulations and/or grantmaker guidelines to NGOs in new countries, research and understand the impact of local regulations or requirements on the validation process.
· Clearly communicate standards and processes to global partners.
· Periodically audit grants to measure compliance.
· Provide training & support to partners in application and handling of eligibility determinations and renewals.
· Communicate and manage projects with outside counsel.
· Keep informed of IRS and nonprofit regulations, both domestically and globally.
Required skills and experience:
· Four or more years of (1) equivalency determination experience for U.S. foundations making grants to international grantees, (2) international grantmaking experience, OR (3) equivalent experience.
· Strong people management skills, with key interest and focus on mentoring and coaching teams of people. General management experience required.
· Ability to “think big” at the strategic level, but also detail oriented and operational focused
· Ability to communicate with different audience levels, including foundation executives, legal professionals, government representatives, partners, and internal staff of all levels. Ability to effectively understand and communicate complex information with a global audience in a culturally sensitive manner, both in written and verbal communications.
· Skilled at defining and implementing complex, regulatory and business processes.
Preferred skills and experience:
· Broad exposure to the NGO sector in multiple countries, including governance, finance, definitions, and legal forms.
· Knowledge of IRS regulations, Private Letter Rulings, and IRS Revenue Procedure 92-94 strongly preferred. Strong understanding of 26 U.S.C. section 501(c)(3) and exempt organization law a plus.
· J.D. degree and/or C.P.A a plus.
· Able to define workflows and processes for operations and qualification for multiple programs and in multiple countries.
To Apply:
This position is regular, full-time and exempt. The position is based in San Francisco, CA.
To be considered, please follow these steps:
- Review our Web site at: www.techsoupglobal.org
- Review the NGO Repository Web site listed above
- Send a cover email that:
- addresses your ability to do this work
- demonstrates an understanding of your commitment to the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
- Include your resume as text pasted within the body of your email to directorIPS@techsoupglobal.org