What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Talent & Organizational Culture position at Nonprofit Finance Fund?
Position Reports to : Chief Operating Officer
Location : Fully US-based remote, with a strong preference for candidates within commuting distance to NFF's New York, Philadelphia, or Boston offices. Fully remote locations within commuting distance to Los Angeles and Oakland will also be considered.
Department : Talent
Suite : Operations, People and Culture (OPC)
For over 40 years, Nonprofit Finance Fund has provided nonprofits and their leaders with capital, consulting, and thought leadership. As a community development finance institution (CDFI), we work with nonprofits, partners, and systems to build racial equity and community wealth and well-being. Our vision is a world of equitable prosperity, where communities of color and other systematically excluded communities have the capital, community assets, knowledge, and agency to thrive. You can learn more about our work to achieve that vision by reading our Strategic Plan for 2024-2026, Our Values, and Theory of Change.
None of this work would be possible without the incredible people who work here. Our team consists of a diverse group of passionate professionals who care deeply about NFF's mission. You can read more about what it's like to work here - and read a few examples of "a day in the life" for NFF staff" - on the careers page of our website.
Thank you for your interest in NFF. We hope you'll join us.
About the Opportunity :
The Vice President, Talent & Organizational Culture ("VP") is a strategic leader responsible for structuring and executing talent strategies that support organizational excellence, and a high-performance culture aligned with NFF values. This role is a member of NFF's Leadership Team and works with the organization and the Executive Team to execute talent initiatives in the areas of talent recruitment and selection, change management, performance management, training and development, succession planning, and total rewards. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, COO, and Executive Team on all talent-related matters.
This leader will design and implement innovative strategies across the entire employee lifecycle, including talent attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention. With a steadfast commitment to building a diverse, high-performing workforce, the VP will create programs and processes that support employee engagement and experience and celebrate individual growth. The VP is directly responsible for leading the Talent Team and maintaining oversight of all of the Human Resources related operations, HR technology functions, and policies to ensure scalable processes that meet the evolving needs of NFF.
This position is remote, with a preference for candidates within commuting distance to NFF's New York, Philadelphia, or Boston offices. Fully remote locations within commuting distance to Los Angeles and Oakland will also be considered. There is potential for up to 15% travel, which will consist of local / national conferences and occasional inter-office travel. This role is a member of NFF's Leadership Team and will be expected to travel to their local NFF office for Team Retreats, candidate interviews, and cross team collaboration meetings.
The Vice President, Talent & Organizational Culture will report to the Chief Operating Officer who is based in New York City.
What you'll do : Talent & Culture
- Partner with the COO to develop and execute strategic workforce initiatives, assess organizational health, and drive operational effectiveness through targeted talent solutions that support NFF's goals
- Lead comprehensive workforce planning initiatives, including succession planning, performance management, talent pipeline development, and strategic hiring forecasts
- Coach and guide staff to develop exceptional people, operations, systems, and HR policies that ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining NFF's cultural values and employee-first approach
- Foster a culture of care and responsiveness to ensure exceptional supports and services for staff
- Evaluate and improve NFF's progressive performance management and feedback mechanisms
- Work closely with suite and department leads to ensure a system of review and update of job descriptions, competencies, and evaluative tools as a key element of supporting staff development
- Design and implement hybrid / remote work policies that balance flexibility and engagement with operational effectiveness
- Identify critical skills gaps that impact business strategy execution and work closely with stakeholders to design and execute targeted staff development initiatives to bridge those gaps
Talent Operations & Systems
Talent Recruitment & Selection
People Development and Organizational Culture
Who you are :
Required Skills & Experience
Strategic Leadership Experience
Leadership Competencies
Compensation :
At NFF, we are invested in discussing the depth and breadth of each candidate's background and experience during the interview process and using that information to determine the best offer while considering internal pay equity. The starting salary range for this position is $175,000 - $187,400. If provided an offer, NFF will determine salary compensation based on relevant skills and years of experience. NFF also takes into consideration internal equity in setting salary bands for each role. NFF provides an attractive benefits package that currently includes up to 18 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, unlimited vacation time off, health insurance with a NFF funded health reimbursement account. We offer both employer match and non-match contributions toward your retirement plan. In addition, NFF provides flexibility to work remotely or from our offices in major cities. We provide a "work from home" fund, and flexible spending accounts that cover medical, commuter, and childcare costs.
Please Note :
All salaries are commensurate with experience and include an attractive benefits package.
Nonprofit Finance Fund is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce. We encourage candidates that will help us live out this commitment to apply.
NFF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, NFF complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. NFF also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. NFF does not employ individuals based outside of the United States.
This job posting provides a general list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required for this position. It does not represent a contract for employment and NFF reserves the right to change the description and / or posting at any time without notice.
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Salary : $175,000 - $187,400
