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The Hesperian Foundation
1919 Addison St. Suite 304
Berkeley, CA 94704

Fax: (510) 845-9141
Email: jobsearch@hesperian.org

Business Manager/Chief Financial Officer

Hesperian, nonprofit publisher of Where There Is No Doctor and other resources for grassroots health programs worldwide seeks a Business Manager to lead our financial management/accounting operations, help shape the direction of Hesperian's move into Digital Media, and facilitate increase in sales

Combining elements of both a small press and a solidarity organization, Hesperian collaborates internationally with health workers and grassroots groups to develop materials for community-based health care that are accessible, medically complete, and examine political, social, and economic causes of poor health. Comprehensive, empowering, and easy-to-use, Hesperian materials promote self-reliance and self-determination, by providing communities with the basic information that they need to improve their own health conditions. Our publications (including those in development) address environmental health, worker health and safety, HIV/AIDS, women's health, midwifery, community mental health, women with disabilities, children with disabilities, health worker training, and dentistry. Our open copyright policy has led to Hesperian materials being translated into more than 100 different languages and used in resource-poor communities worldwide.

Hesperian seeks a Business Manager to oversee the accounting and financial management of the organization, shape thinking and implementation of strategic digital initiatives, establish metrics for program effectiveness, and oversee and support our publication sales and shipping activities. The Business Manager will supervise a team that includes: a Staff Accountant, an IT Manager, and a Fulfillment Manager responsible for book sales and shipping.

We seek a proven manager and team builder with strong financial management skills and experience; a commercial background is a plus. This is a full-time position, reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the senior management team.

Our plans for the next year include improving upon our current systems to streamline accounting and management practices, strategic planning to support Hesperian's initiative to deliver our health content through digital media, establishing metrics to measure financial, operational and program effectiveness, and facilitating an increase in book sales.

Primary responsibilities


Financial Management 45%

• Oversee accounting system and procedures for organization (average annual budget of $2 million)
• Manage financial records and reports, including financial reports to funding organizations and internal financial reporting
• Oversee annual budgeting process and quarterly income and expense projections, working closely with the Executive Director and senior management team
• Establish a management dashboard to measure and assess organization's performance and impact
• Manage benefits administration and payroll
• Supervise Staff Accountant to ensure that regular bookkeeping and accounting processes are functioning in a timely and accurate fashion
• Negotiate commercial contracts with vendors and find ways to optimize cost with existing vendors

• Ensure ongoing technology planning and upgrading of Hesperian's technical infrastructure
• Participate in strategic planning and development of Hesperian's initiative to deliver our health content through digital media
• Lead communication and coordination with rest of organization regarding technology needs, upgrades and maintenance
• Oversee relationships with external vendors for technology services, software, hardware, equipment contracts, purchases and maintenance
• Supervise IT Manager

• Supervise Fulfillment Manager to ensure the efficient function of publication sales, fulfillment and shipping operations, and the generation of earned revenue (approximately $480,000/year)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• More than four years experience in financial management and accounting
• Strong financial analysis skills, including experience creating budgets
• Demonstrated team leadership ability
• Two or more years of supervisory experience
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including the ability to influence positive business outcomes in a collaborative manner
• Prior experience in human resources/ benefits administration a plus
• A strategic thinker who thrives on problem solving, and takes an energetic, proactive approach to meeting organizational needs
• Commercial and/or technology background a plus

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to delegate and manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of staff members
• At least two years of experience successfully managing complex projects including setting goals, developing implementation plans, monitoring progress, overcoming obstacles and meeting deadlines
• Proven ability to work with and supervise a team of colleagues
• Enthusiasm for Hesperian's work, mission and philosophy
• Health or international development experience a plus
• Prior experience living and working overseas a plus

COMPENSATION:
Competitive salary DOE. Excellent benefits. The position will remain open until filled. Hesperian is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage people of color and people with disabilities to apply.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample. Position will remain open until filled, however, applicants are encouraged to submit applications by July 15, 2010 to: The Hesperian Foundation, ATTN: Major Gifts Manager Search, 1919 Addison St. Suite 304, Berkeley, CA 94704; Fax: (510) 845-9141; Email: jobsearch@hesperian.org. No calls, please.

Major Gifts Manager

Hesperian, nonprofit publisher of Where There Is No Doctor and other resources for grassroots health programs worldwide seeks a Major Gifts Manager to increase the size of gifts and the overall level of individual giving. Combining elements of both a small press and a solidarity organization, Hesperian collaborates internationally with health workers and grassroots groups to develop materials for community-based health care that are accessible, medically complete, and look at political, social, and economic causes of poor health. Comprehensive, empowering, and easy-to-use, Hesperian materials promote self-reliance and self-determination, by providing communities with the basic information that they need to improve their own health conditions. Our publications (including those in development) address environmental health, export processing zone worker health and safety, HIV/AIDS, women's health, midwifery, community mental health, women with disabilities, children with disabilities, health worker training, and dentistry. Our materials have been translated into more than 100 different languages, and are used in resource-poor communities worldwide.

The Major Gifts Manager develops and oversees the implementation of major donor fundraising strategies with the goal of building Hesperian’s major donor base to strengthen our long-term financial stability.

The Major Gifts Manager is part of Hesperian’s Fundraising Team along with the Development Director, Senior Development Officer, and Development Associate. In coordination with the Development Director, the Major Gifts Manager works with members of the Board of Directors and supports the Fundraising Committee of the Board as needed.

Primary responsibilities


Major Donor Cultivation and Stewardship 65%

• Work with other fundraising staff, Hesperian’s board, Executive Director, volunteers, and current donors to identify and research prospective supporters
• Assist in research and cultivation of corporate donors
• Review database for prospective and current major donors
• Develop and implement individual strategy steps for prospective and current major donors
• Support Executive Director, Development Director, Board members and program staff in relationships with major donors including drafting correspondence, placing calls, planning visits, following up
• Ask, or coordinate ask, for major gifts
• Draft tailored acknowledgement letters, write notes/cards, choose books to send
• Ensure all donors who give $250 or more are called and thanked personally
• Write and submit gift requests, proposals and reports to major donors
• Assemble and distribute tailored program information to inform high-dollar supporters about impact of their gifts (via telephone calls, mail, email, etc)
• Identify and help develop materials needed for donor communications

• Work with Fundraising Team and Development Director to plan out work in weekly, monthly, and annual increments
• Participate in weekly Fundraising Team meetings
• Participate in other organizational initiatives/processes
• Participate in development and production of Hesperian Annual Report in collaboration with program staff

• Together with Development Director, Development Associate and program staff, plan and coordinate community outreach events such as book launches, house parties, brown bag sessions and other events geared at cultivating major donors.
• Collaborate with book promotions department on outreach.

• At least three years experience in fundraising with a demonstrated track record of success in asking for major gifts
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to identify and secure support from major donors
• Ability to cultivate and sustain positive relationships with major donors
• Enthusiasm for Hesperian’s work, mission and philosophy
• Health or international development experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience living and working overseas preferred
• Expertise in developing strategic fundraising plans and budgets
• Proven ability to work with a team of fundraising colleagues
• Excellent relational and communication skills (both oral and written)
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experienced in database tracking systems

COMPENSATION:
Salary 45-50K FTE. Excellent benefits. Full time to 80% (flexible) Hesperian is an equal opportunity employer, and we strongly encourage people of color and people with disabilities to apply.

TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter, and brief writing sample. Position will remain open until filled, however, applicants are encouraged to submit applications by July 15, 2010 to: The Hesperian Foundation, ATTN: Major Gifts Manager Search, 1919 Addison St. Suite 304, Berkeley, CA 94704; Fax: (510) 845-9141; Email: jobsearch@hesperian.org. No calls, please.

Work-Study Opportunities:

Paid work-study opportunities are available. If you are a UC Berkeley student, please visit the work-study website for a listing of open positions. If you are a student at another institution and are interested in work-study opportunities, please email us.