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Title: Project Co-Inspirators/Co-Leads
Status: Independent Contractor
Reports To: Governance Committee of the Funder Learning and Organizing Space Open: October 2023
Duration of Contract: 12 months, January- December 2024
Approximate Hours/Week: 15-20
Pay: $48,000 per position for the 12-month commitment
Location: Remote based in NC (with some statewide travel required)

About the Collaborative:

The mission and vision of the NCCSLC is to offer funding, support, and resources toward a North Carolina that has:

  • ●  increased voice and leadership of Latinx communities in all sectors
  • ●  well-resourced and resilient organizations serving, led by, and accountable to Latinx communities
  • ●  strong connections and collaboration among Latinx organizations across the state
  • ●  vibrant intersectional work among Latinx and other communitiesSo that there is a healthy, inclusive and strong infrastructure to promote equitable outcomes for all North Carolinians.Southern Vision Alliance (SVA) currently serves as the fiscal sponsor for the Collaborative. To learn more, please visit: https://nclatinxcollaborative.org/About the Project and Our Evolution:The NCCSLC is currently made up of contributing foundations, Latinx-led organizations and community-based groups representing all three regions of our state as well as both urban and rural contexts. Starting in July of 2023, the work is led by both a Unifying Council (made up of representatives from 9 Latinx-led organizations and three foundation representatives, all women of color). There is also a Funder Learning and Organizing Space (FLOS) that consists of 5 of the contributing foundations which also provides oversight for the finances and staffing of the collaborative. These two bodies, with the support of a consultant/project manager have helped develop and implement the NCCSLC’s priorities.

For the last 5 years, the NCCSLC’s work has been managed by an independent consultant/project manager, Zulayka Santiago. Working with a project manager/consultant that is both bilingual/bicultural and who has been a long-time advocate for immigrant justice in our state has been a tremendous asset in this work. This has also been instrumental in strengthening relationships with community partners.

The NCCSLC made a significant transition in the summer of 2023, transitioning to a new fiscal sponsor. There was also a shift in leadership structure, away from a Steering Committee consisting only of funders to the Unifying Council now serving as the formal leadership body. This position will serve as an expansion of staffing support to help the work evolve to the next level.

POSITION 1: PROJECT CO-LEAD (FOCUS ON COMMUNITY PARTNERS)

Communications/Organizing:

  • ●  Facilitation of 6 Unifying Council calls (virtual).
  • ●  Co-Facilitation of 2 in-person Unifying Council meetings.
  • ●  Provide accompaniment/technical support to nonprofit partners and grantees, as needed.Participatory Grantmaking:
  • ●  Lead the Unifying Council through a participatory grantmaking process (1x/year).
  • ●  Work with SVA to coordinate grant agreements, process grants and ensure timely distribution ofgrant checks.
  • ●  Collect and process intermediary and final reports from existing grantees.Fundraising, Financial Oversight & Sustainability:
    • ●  Prepare program-related content for grant proposals and grant reports. Work with SVA to ensure timely submissions.
    • ●  Create and maintain program-related budgets. Work with SVA to ensure alignment with their financial reports.
    • ●  Work with Co-Lead to explore the feasibility of a more permanent structure such as an independent c3 similar to the Latino Community Foundation in GA (once the 2 years with our current fiscal sponsor expire).Strengthening Latinx Leadership & Network Support
  • ●  Work with partner organizations to plan and execute leadership trainings, convenings and workshops.
  • ●  Help with design, planning and implementation of annual convening for grantees.
    POSITION 2: PROJECT CO-LEAD (FOCUS ON FUNDER LEARNING & ORGANIZING)Communications/Organizing:
  • ●  Facilitation of 4 virtual meetings for the Funder Learning & Organizing Space (FLOS)
  • ●  Co-Facilitation of 2 in-person FLOS meetings.
  • ●  Work with media and web consultants to create content for and ensure updates on the website.
  • ●  Represent the NCCSLC at meetings/conferences as needed.
  • ●  Prepare a final report with reflections and recommendations at the end of each calendar year to

inform the work/strategy moving forward.

Fundraising, Financial Oversight & Sustainability:

  • ●  Support the fundraising committee with recruitment efforts, outreach to prospective funders and exploring opportunities for relationship building with national funders.
  • ●  Create and maintain program-related budgets. Work with SVA to ensure alignment with their financial reports.
  • ●  Work with Co-Lead to explore the feasibility of a more permanent structure such as an independent c3 similar to the Latino Community Foundation in GA (once the 2 years with our current fiscal sponsor expire).Strengthening Latinx Leadership & Network Support
  • ●  Work with partner organizations to plan and execute leadership trainings, convenings and workshops.
  • ●  Help with design, planning and implementation of annual convening for grantees. KEY SKILLS:The NCCSLC is seeking an individual with the experience and professionalism required to coordinate a diverse group of foundation representatives, Latinx organization staff and community leaders. This individual will work closely with the 2nd Project Co-Lead to manage the logistical and administrative details associated with the successful execution of this collaborative effort. These skills include:
  • ●  Deep understanding of the issues by immigrants today and the ability to respond with dignity, respect, and sincerity.
  • ●  Deep commitment to power-building within NC’s Latinx community.
  • ●  Proven project management expertise, including management of administrative/logisticaldetails.
  • ●  Knowledge of non-profit organizations and their operations.
  • ●  Convening and group/meeting facilitation skills.
  • ●  Strong communication skills: written/oral/presentation, as well as data collection, disseminationand storage.
  • ●  Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
  • ●  Comfort with Google Drive and their associated functions as a way to share and maintain mostupdated documents with the NCCSLC.
  • ●  Understanding of the Latinx organizational landscape and/or philanthropic landscape ispreferred.TO BE CONSIDERED: Please submit your cover letter and resume indicating which position you are interested in to [email protected] by October 15, 2023. Please write: NCCSLC CO-LEADS POSITION in the subject line.