Director of Partnerships, Roundglass Foundation (Westcoast)

Position Title: Director of Partnerships, Roundglass Foundation

Location: Westcoast Region

Position Type: Contract

Who we are:

At Roundglass, our primary goal is to make a positive impact on people's lives worldwide. We are constantly seeking individuals who share our passion for meaningful work and are driven by a sense of purpose. If you care about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values impactful work, we invite you to join us.

We have established Roundglass Giving, which encompasses various social impact initiatives like the Roundglass Foundation, Roundglass Sports, and Roundglass Sustain. These initiatives are dedicated to promoting wellbeing for communities and the planet.

At Roundglass Living, our mission is centered around helping individuals lead healthier and more fulfilling lives through the practice of holistic wellbeing. We achieve this by providing access to the best teachers, innovative tools for cultivating healthy habits, and scientifically backed resources. Through these offerings, we empower people to make lasting changes that enhance their overall health and wellbeing.

About the role:

Do you want to take a leadership role in one of the most effective international social impact efforts in recent decades? Do you want to join a world-class team of dedicated professionals who are working effectively together on one of the world’s largest and fastest growing international development efforts? 

The Roundglass Foundation (RGF) is a genuinely unique organization that has already built a track record of social impact without parallel in modern history. Founded in 2018 to deliver a comprehensive set of solutions around health, prosperity, sustainability and equity for the state of Punjab in India, we have already changed the lives of over 2 million people, and are on track to prove to the world that we can simultaneously achieve a set of ambitious social impact goals at the population level. Our continued success will set a new standard for what is possible in community-owned and driven development programs.

RGF is now emerging from its highly successful initial 5-year pilot, and we are building a team to attract the investors and partners to join us in the next phase of growth.    

The Director of Investments and Partnerships, West Coast [East Coast] will serve as a leading spokesperson and ambassador for RGF.  S/he is primarily responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with a portfolio of prominent leaders and individuals who are prospective partners and investors in RGF’s work. S/he will cultivate these relationships and take the leadership role to develop a team of dedicated professionals to engage individuals and corporations across the region to solicit their investment of time, talent and financial support of our transformational solutions.

Specifically, this position will initiate contacts with potential investors of $25,000 and above; develop and deploy individualized cultivation strategies which harness the full range of RGF’s people and programs; develop solicitation and closure strategies; and deliver ongoing, and personal reporting regarding any and all investments made. 

What you’ll do:

• In close partnership with the Chief Investment and Partnership Officer (CIPO), coordinates the development and revision of the organization’s business plan, including articulating organization-wide goals; strategies; milestones; metrics; financial strategy; and staffing & budget projections.
• Works closely with the CIPO to engage the Board of Directors, Advisory Board members and other volunteers to capture their input and feedback on the business plan, financial projections and the metrics provided in the executive dashboard.
• Shares RGF’s business plan and other key organizational documents with key stakeholders across the region for their advice and feedback. 
• Serves as a liaison in support of the outreach, advocacy and relationship building efforts of the Advisory Board and the set of regional Foundation Chapters, which are volunteer advocacy and fundraising groups comprised of influential leaders in the philanthropy, corporate leadership, government, nonprofit, and community leadership and advocacy spaces.
• Directly oversees a portfolio of approximately 200 current and prospective financial supporters. Ensures that each individual in the portfolio receives continuous, personalized attention and ongoing engagement in furtherance of that individual’s relationship with and support of RGF’s international development efforts. On average, conducts a minimum of one and an optimum of three personal contacts with current and prospective supporters each business day.
• Ensures direct, efficient, responsive and personalized support for each RGF Advisory Board Member to support that Board Members work to establish and build strong and productive relationships with current and prospective partners and investors. 
• Participates in the operation of the Office of Investments & Partnerships, including the work of the Assistant Directors, foundation and corporate relations staff, coordinators and support staff, vendors and contractors, and others involved with marketing, communication, and outreach.
• Ensures that every financial supporter receives personalized, face-to-face follow up reports that explains the use of the funding and the benefits created. Before these reports are generated, each individual will be consulted on the means of reporting that are most suitable and helpful for each.
• Ensures that database protocols and procedures are comprehensive, best practice, and executed with discipline and accuracy. Ensure the donor database is continuously updated so that all information is accurate, up-to-date, and appropriately organized.
• Oversees the production and distribution of projections and results to ensure the organization is on track to meet goals.
• Statement of Ethics – takes lead responsibility to ensure that each member of the Investments and Partnerships Office, the CEO, and all members of the Board of Directors read and discuss, at minimum once annually, the AFP Code of Ethics and ensure that each individual engages with the concepts and adheres closely to these principles and practices.
• Leads the development and implementation of development office planning efforts, including policies and procedures, and implementation of goals.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated record of successful team building and staff supervision
• Record of outstanding academic achievement
• Highly tuned listening skills
• Confidence, professionalism, and passion for the mission to provide progressive housing and support to help people achieve and sustain independence.
• Strong empathy & perseverance; highest ethical standards; optimistic, positive and charismatic disposition
• College Degree; advanced degree preferred
• 3+ years’ experience with nonprofit leadership, board governance, individual and corporate fundraising, business strategy, team building, organizational development and performance enhancement.

Why RoundGlass:

RoundGlass was built on the vision that wellbeing should be at the very center of our life journey. We are reimagining how the world experiences wellbeing and how companies (like our own) support the wellbeing of their people.

We’re a group of talented, socially conscious, gritty, innovators using technology and human energy to create a vibrant wellness ecosystem. Together, we’ve built an amazing community, and we are always looking for people who share our passion.

To learn more, visit our Website, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. RoundGlass will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who need assistance applying for a job. Please contact rg.recruiting@roundglass.com for more information.