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Are you a management or strategic communications consultant who is committed to integrating pro bono work into your career? Do you want to manage a national campaign to enable all business professionals to engage in pro bono service in their communities by 2020?
Historic Campaign – Pro Bono 2020 Today we take it for granted that most lawyers do some pro bono work regularly. This was not always the case: shortly after passing key civil rights legislation President Kennedy convened 250 leading attorneys and challenged them to increase their investment in pro bono service to ensure the real implementation of the historic new civil rights laws. Created out of this challenge, the Pro Bono Institute led a generation long-effort to create today’s deeply ingrained pro bono legal culture.
The Taproot Foundation has just begun working with the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation to broaden pro bono to the broader business community, and with them has established the Pro Bono 2020 campaign. It’s goal: $1 billion of pro bono services donated by the corporate sector before 2020.
Position Description The Pro Bono2020 Manager will be a key leader of this effort. He or she will work with the leadership at the Taproot Foundation, corporate partners and the President’s Council to realize this vision. This is a challenging opportunity for an exceptional professional who is looking to make a significant impact in his or her career and to become a leader in the CSR and pro bono movement.
Key Responsibilities: • Strategic Program Management o Work closely with the PB2020 leadership and key stakeholders to define, implement and track key tactics to realize the initiative’s vision. • Research o Conduct research on pro bono including best practices, ROI, case studies, sector by sector norms, etc. Work closely with the National PB2020 Steering Committee to define research priorities. o Conduct research for particular companies considering pro bono programs capturing current company practices, opportunities, potential benefits, and implementation considerations. • Write and Publish o Write white papers, email newsletters, and content for the PB2020 website o Write articles and submit to relevant journals for publication o Create reports for specific companies seeking guidance on creating their own pro bono programs • Convene o Lead the PB2020 Annual Summit. Define content, invite and prepare speakers, and guide facilitators to ensure overall content quality. Coordinate with a logistics team. o Get speaking opportunities for self and key PB2020 leaders at relevant conferences. Guide content selection and quality. o Facilitate regular conference calls of PB2020 leaders, press, and other interested parties.
Qualifications & Competencies: • Exceptional research, analysis, writing and presentation skills. Should be able to provide examples of published reports and/or CEO-level presentations. • Exceptionally politically savvy and able to work effectively with F500 CEOs, and major political figures. Should have history of doing this successfully for at least 3-4 years. • 5+ years of client-facing experience in a leading management or strategic communications consulting firm • Relevant BA and/or Graduate degree for top-tier university • Demonstrated commitment to the nonprofit sector and genuine excitement about pro bono
Location: San Francisco, off Union Square. The Manager of Pro Bono 2020 will report directly to the president of the Taproot Foundation.
Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 depending on experience. Competitive medical and generous vacation package. Significant growth opportunities in subsequent years.
Application Process: To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter than explains your interest and fit for the position to jobs@taprootfoundation.org. Please be sure to include the position name in the subject field.
Reasons Why You Should Consider this Position
A great team. You will be joining an outstanding organization comprised of outstanding business and nonprofit sector leaders that have chosen to use their skills and passions to achieve remarkable results. From day one we have set out to be a national organization, and the leading organization in our category.
A great cause. Pro bono has been an integral part of the legal profession for years. How much stronger would the US nonprofit sector be if the 10 million business professionals with cross-over skills were similarly motivated and able to donate their skills?
A positive culture that practices balance. The Taproot Foundation puts the idea of work-life balance into action. Our mission is a marathon, not a sprint, and while we seek extraordinary results and growth, you will find your work here stimulating and challenging, not pressured or rushed. A great location The national office is located 1 block west of Union Square, convenient to Powell Street Bart/Muni, inexpensive parking, and a wealth of food and after work entertainment options.
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