Careers - CMMB

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We are looking for talented, forward-thinking, energetic individuals who want to change the world and help provide quality healthcare to women, children, and their families around the world.

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We believe in a world in which every human life is valued, and health and human dignity are shared by all. We believe that access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. For more than 100 years, we have worked with global partners to deliver locally sustainable, quality healthcare solutions to women, children and their communities. We’re ready to make it 100 more.

We believe change starts with her. We work tirelessly for women’s and children’s health because they are disproportionately affected by illness and poverty. We know that healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise healthy, educated, and confident children, and that communities depend on their livelihoods. We’re making an impact – learn more.

We believe in people. We strive to live out our core values of collaboration, love, excellence and respect every day. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and a meaningful benefits package, with opportunities to learn and grow in their careers. CMMB partners with a coalition of high-impact organizations through the Community Health Impact Coalition. Please explore more open job opportunities with our partners here.

We especially encourage all persons of diverse backgrounds to apply.

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Communications Officer

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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Program Summary

The Programs Department plays a critical role in achieving CMMB’s strategy around improving the lives of women and children, by leading the provision of high quality programs focused on children’s and mothers’ health, and particularly in the development and implementation of our CHAMPS model. This team is also responsible for generating revenue from and partnering effectively with government(s), major foundations, and other major donors, and will help to position and enhance CMMB’s technical capacity and reputation in the field of global healthcare.

CMMB has been working in Kenya for almost 15 years. CMMB works to ensure that the most vulnerable populations, especially mothers and children, have access to quality services in health care, health promotion and illness prevention.

Overview

Reporting to the County Director – Kenya, the Communications Officer is an integral part of both the Country Office and New York communications teams. He/she will be responsible for identifying, collecting and cataloguing stories and images about CMMB’s work and other relevant topics through interviews and content gathered from beneficiaries and staff. He/she will further be responsible for vetting, obtaining necessary approvals and posting content on a multitude of platforms for numerous audiences. This role will require travel to in-country project sites for in-person interviews and content gathering. The role will also require photography skills and collection of appropriate release forms.

The Communications Officer will also be required to work with the New York communications team, participating in weekly status meetings, reviewing proposed and or drafted content. He/she will also be responsible for local external communications directed by the country office, including press releases to local media, website, social media, and in-country partners.

Additionally, the position is responsible for communications support, including writing and developing content that supports various program areas in the organization. The Communications Officer will be responsible for providing content that is engaging, informative, and visually appealing to be distributed across local digital and social media channels and local media outlets. This is a highly collaborative role requiring working across time zones, countries, and teams.

The role will function as an internal journalist and should adhere to the ethics and brand guidelines set by CMMB at all times. This role requires a true go-getter who is comfortable connecting with people and getting to the core of a story.

Responsibilities

Story and Image Gathering

Responsible for finding inspiring stories within country programs, working with staff and beneficiaries, and volunteers
Post, manage and monitor social media accounts
Engaging in interviews with staff and community members to get firsthand accounts of CMMB’s impact and the challenges faced
Responsible for diligent recording and documentation of content gathering (stories/interviews/images) and transcriptions into English when necessary
Tasked with cataloguing stories into appropriate and organized filing system
Tasked with taking compelling and respectful images of CMMB’s work in action, including staff in action, project sites, and more
It will be the Comms Specialist’s responsibility that all required consent forms are completed, properly stored and shared
Encouraged to teach staff and community members to share photos
Work collaboratively and support professional photographers contracted to capture projects when scheduled

Branding

Ensure that all materials adhere to the voice, branding and marketing requirement
Responsible for ensuring staff have branded materials and clothing, especially during a communications-related shoot day
Use branded language on social media and in local press releases

Social Media

Provide content and strategy for local CMMB Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages
Execute posting of content on a consistent schedule to be determined by country leadership
Responsible for monitoring of local social media and escalating any concerns regarding social media to upper management
Create strategy to increase engagement and reach in local communities, helping disseminate health information and stories to local people

Release and Protocol

Safe-guarding CMMB’s brand in social media, story gathering, and media relations
Procuring and cataloguing photo and story releases

Public Relations

Working with local media to promote CMMB stories in local press
Sharing stories with local partners to enhance collaborations

Qualifications and Experience

Fluent in English and Swahili
Bachelor’s degree or 3 years of experience in journalism, communications, international relations, marketing, or another applicable area
Experience developing and implementing communications strategies and producing communications products
Enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
Passion for CMMB’s mission, vision, and core values: collaboration, love, excellence, and respect
Strong attention to detail, project management, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Highly collaborative style
Self-starter, able to work independently and entrepreneurial
Must be comfortable working for a faith-based organization

How to apply

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All applications must be received by 31st May 2022.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Planned Giving Officer

Location: New York, NY (Temporarily Hybrid)

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Overview

Reporting to the Vice President, Development and working together with the Major Gifts and Direct Marketing team, the Planned Giving Officer is responsible for managing cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgement, recognition, donor research, and stewardship of a portfolio of current and prospective planned gift donors. This includes all activities that relate to the retention, growth and tracking of CMMB’s planned giving donor portfolio.

The Planned Gift Officer will have comprehensive knowledge of the technical aspects of various planned gifts and the related tax regulations. Experienced in raising major gifts through bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and other complex gift arrangements, the Planned Giving Officer works with donors and their financial and legal advisors to secure both outright and deferred gifts in conjunction with donors’ needs and CMMB’s priorities.

Responsibilities

Develop strategies for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individuals who would benefit from gift planning as part of their personal and charitable goals.
Develop a multi-year plan to generate leads and increase revenue through marketing of CMMB’s portfolio of Planned Gift opportunities. Collaborate with Major Gifts and Direct Marketing team to integrate Planned Giving messaging as part of a broader communications strategy.
Create individualized solicitation strategies and identify planned gift opportunities that match donors' interests.
Ensure all donors are tracked accurately and acknowledged appropriately. Provide support in gift entry, donor record updates, and generating donor acknowledgments for planned gifts as required. Assure accurate, comprehensive data capture, reporting, and analysis for all planned giving efforts against key performance indicators.
Manage planned giving inquiries, including by phone, email, website, and email marketing software and databases.
Identify and steward planned giving prospects; increasing CMMB’s portfolio of committed Planned Gift donors for stewardship.
Create charitable gift annuity proposals and draft gift illustration contracts in PG Calc and manage the gift fulfillment process to completion.
Manage the closure of planned gifts from estates, retirement vehicles, and other sources through probate until gifts are received in database. Conduct reviews of completed documents to ensure that they comply with the CMMB’s standards, IRS guidelines, and are in CMMB’s best interests.
Supervise vendor selection, management, and coordination of logistics for Planned Giving and Charitable Giving Annuities (CGA) mailings, and other communications, either in-house or with mail house printers.
Keep current with and knowledgeable of new trends in planned giving; be aware of new or pending tax legislation.
Cultivate relationships with attorneys, trust officers, accountants, financial planners, and other estate planning professionals. Exchange up to date information on current best practices.
Create monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for Planned Giving goals, objectives, and progress
Manage the annual Planned Giving revenue and expense budgets.
Oversee all required state filings for the Planned Gift and CGA program, as well as any relevant audits. Ensure that all planned giving activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing non-profit business operations.
Collaborate with colleagues on cross-cutting activities and projects. Contribute to a strong culture of philanthropic values and donor-centric service; and oversee/manage special projects as assigned.
Note: These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, Public Relations, or related fields required. Legal experience is a plus.
A minimum of 7 years professional, well rounded experience required in planned giving and donor stewardship, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
Proficient in researching the giving potential of individuals to secure planned gifts.
Demonstrated experience in securing a variety of planned gift vehicles, including annuities, trusts, and bequests.
Advanced proficiency working with database programs and online research tools, such as Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT, ResearchPoint & Luminate Online; managing information flows in a multi-user environment is required.
Experience working with PG Calc.
Demonstrable knowledge of fundraising analytics, metrics, and reporting methodologies.
Able to promote a high level of donor confidentiality, discretion and an ethical approach to fundraising is a must.
Collaborative team player who excels in a highly dynamic environment and can work cross functionally.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with team members, constituents, high-level staff, and external vendors.
Excellent organizational skills, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Personal commitment to CMMB’s mission and goals; knowledge of international affairs and global public health a plus.
Comfortable working for a faith-based organization.
Valid work authorization to work in the United States
Must be vaccinated against COVID-19

How to apply

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Senior Specialist, Communications

Location: New York, NY (Temporarily Hybrid)

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Overview

The Senior Specialist will serve as a key member of the Communications Team. S/he will support implementation of the communication strategy to achieve CMMB’s strategic goals.

This position will be responsible for supporting the development of fundraising and other donors’ communications to support overall organizational needs, including fundraising emails, weekly reflections, direct mail, telemarketing, ads, special donor acknowledgement communications, and others as needed. The Senior Specialist is also responsible to support the development of some cultivation communications including postcards and special touches to donors, as well as the annual report. S/he will coordinate the development of editorial content and support video content to meet CMMB global needs.

The position requires strategic thinking, innovative ideas, exceptional writing and editing skills, and the ability to convey complex ideas clearly using consistent messaging and storytelling tactics.

The Senior Specialist will be responsible for supporting the development of key messages and brand strategy and play a key role in ensuring their consistent use throughout the organization. In addition, the Senior Specialist is responsible for day- to-day communications support. S/he will be responsible for CMMB’s brand, including developing global collateral materials, and promotional and written materials, supporting CMMB’s presence at conferences, meetings, and events. S/he will be responsible for producing US-based brand merchandising and support CMMB advertisement efforts to increase CMMB brand awareness.

Responsibilities

Strategy

Work with the communications department on supporting the implementation of the communications strategy and the annual communications plan to achieve CMMB’s strategic goals.
Participate in the development and implementation of communications strategy and the annual communications plan to achieve CMMB’s strategic goals.

Field Communications

Work with country office staff and others in the field to collect, capture and document program stories and the needs and experiences of staff and beneficiaries, including the collection of photos and video.
Identify and interview sources for content consistent with our programmatic functions, mission, and vision.
Represent the information in an aesthetic and engaging format that can be shared with public, media, project stakeholders, partners, and donors. Keeping a record of content produced.
Provide technical guideline and support to field-based communications staff to ensure highest quality of field communications and continuous improvement.
Organize and maintain storage of photos and stories appropriately in CMMB digital asset database.
Travel to project sites to work with program staff on communications, as needed.
Work with CMMB volunteers (and internal teams) to source stories from the field and write across multiple channels.

Publications

Write, research, and support the development of fundraising campaigns, including emails, direct mail, telemarketing scripts, website landing pages, and other communication materials as required.
Write, research, and support the development of quarterly impact reports, the Annual Report, country reports and other collateral materials as required.
Write and edit donors’ communications to support overall organizational needs including, special donor acknowledgement communications, postcards, and special touch materials to donors.
Take part in the distribution of publications materials through the different channels and audiences and maintain physical and electronic archives for all previously published publication materials.
Provide support on your utilizing websites/blog and social media to increase levels of engagement with the organization, grow its base of supporters, and provide public education about CMMB's mission.

Outreach

Work with PR consultants to identify relevant subject matter and produce Op-ed and press releases for publication.
Manage freelance writers to cultivate articles for publication in targeted channels (external publications, blogs, etc.).
Build and cultivate relationships with editors and journalists, manage database of targeted writers and publications.
Identify conferences and schedule appearances of various CMMB staff.
Manage the current CMMB college clubs and grow the base of colleges and university participation.
Help develop volunteer program communications opportunities, leveraging the strong relationship CMMB has with our volunteer base (active and past), and increase their visibility at conferences, meetings, and events.

Brand and Advertisement

Support the development and implantation of CMMB’s brand strategy, ensuring consistency use throughout the organization.
Support development of global collateral materials, and promotional and written materials, supporting CMMB’s presence at conferences, meetings, and events.
Support development and delivery of US-based brand merchandising.
Support the development and implementation of CMMB advertisement plan to increase CMMB brand awareness.

Social Media and Internal Communications

Coordinate, write, and submit content for approval for CMMB’s LinkedIn, Twitter (CEO’s handle) and YouTube accounts, logging and recording placements on the communications calendar.
Support the Sr. Director on managing internal communications for CMMB staff. Produce staff, volunteers and interns’ spotlights and other internal communications outputs as required.z
Take active part in communication and coordinating events.

Oversight

Manage all rating agency updates (including Charity Navigator, GuideStar and others) to ensure all information is accurate, up to date, and in line with producing top ratings.
Supervise New York office communications interns and provide guidance on implementing projects and priorities.
Note: These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Communication, PR or similar field. Master’s degree preferred.
3-5 of professional content gathering, writing, and editing. Preferably with international non- profit organization.
Familiarity with the field of GlobalHealth and international development.
Track record of writing and producing multimedia content, including some graphic design for a range of target audiences and can provide writing samples.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Practical knowledge and hands on experience with blogs, WordPress, and Photoshop, and understand storytelling and marketing copywriting trends across various forms of media.
Use of storytelling to drive business results, and ability to measure success.
Relentlessly strategic and have the ability to translate these skills into flawless operational plans, ensuring we have a competitive advantage and take advantage of best practices. Strong management, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Valid work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

How to Apply

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Specialist, Private Grant Proposals

Location: New York, NY (Temporarily Hybrid)

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Overview

The Specialist, Private Grant Proposals, will lead and support the development of high-quality grant proposals for organizations, corporations, foundations, and other donors to support CMMB’s strategy around improving the health of women and children, especially for our signature program, Children and Mothers Partnerships (CHAMPS). The Specialist will also manage an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors, will work in a highly collaborative cross- team environment across departments and country offices and with the technical staff. The Specialist will ensure that proposals are compliant with donor requirements, technically clear, accurate, and in alignment with CMMB’s style, branding, and global strategy. This position will be based in New York City.

Responsibilities

Strategy

Lead proposal development and technical writing for grant opportunities from organizations, foundations, and corporations, as assigned.
Monitor the competitive landscape, identifying and evaluating new grant opportunities. Maintain donor relationship records and track opportunities in Raisers Edge database. Collaborate with Business Development team colleagues to test new approaches, adopt best practice strategies, and brainstorm responses to emerging situations.
Research, analyze, develop, and track relationships with new prospects and existing donors.
Produce proposals, project progress reports, organizational capability statements, pitch materials, and other documents.
Collaborate and participate in the entire grant proposal process, including background research, design conceptualization, log frames, revisions, submission, and follow-up. This includes collaborating on proposals’ technical content and budget planning.

Grants Coordination

Track, manage, and support relationships with assigned portfolio of donors. Coordinate quality and timely cross‐departmental reporting to ensure successful grant fulfillment in accordance with MEL and donor requirements across five country programs, generating custom quarterly and annual reports to donors, as assigned.
Support the writing and editing of programmatic reports and technical documents, using analytical skills to identify programmatic strengths and weaknesses.
Collaborate with Business Development team members to build capacity of local country office teams for proposal and report writing.
Note: These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in a public health-related field preferred (particularly an MPH).
5 years’ experience in the development of global health-related grant proposals submitted to organizations, corporations and/or foundations.
Progressively responsible experience in development, with a proven record of accomplishment in securing institutional funding from a variety of sources. Proven success in securing large-scale, complex, multimillion-dollar bids is highly desirable.
Experience with various private grant rules, regulations, and policies.
Must be comfortable working for a faith-based organization. Familiarity with the motivation of faith-based funders is strongly desired.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
Demonstrated professional writing, editing, and communications skills appropriate for competitive proposal submissions.
Ability to juggle multiple demands, manage shifting priorities, and negotiate timelines.
Demonstrated skill in using terminology and concepts related to global health issues.
Knowledge of technical areas surrounding maternal and child health, nutrition, water and sanitation, HIV/AIDS.
Familiarity with a variety of private funding sources and associated grant proposal processes.
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in teams under tight deadlines.
Ability to create engaging and compelling text while maintaining technical accuracy and adhering to length limitations.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret quantitative and qualitative information.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, and significant experience in using various software, database tools and platforms.
Experience submitting online grant proposals via corporation or foundation portals.
Commitment to CMMB mission, values, and strategy.
Knowledge and experience with Raiser’s Edge CRM preferred
Must be vaccinated against COVID-19
Valid work authorization to work in the United States required

How to apply

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Vice President, Development

Location: New York, NY (temporarily remote)

Travel: Up to 20%

Salary: $225,000

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Overview

Reporting to the CEO & President, the Vice President (VP) of Development serves as a key leadership team member and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting CMMB. In partnership with the ET, this position is responsible for leading efforts on private individual fundraising, communications and development activities. The successful candidate will help forge new relationships to build CMMB’s d financial resources in support of expanding our results. The VP, Development also will support the development of an organization-wide plan for developing key external alliances to increase efficiency and impact.

The VP, Development will have primary responsibility for establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed to grow a certain budget through the solicitation of major gifts, direct marketing, monthly sustainers, digital fundraising, planned giving and periodic special events. The VP will also oversee efforts to increase the organization’s visibility and brand identity, supervising the Director of Communications. The VP will coordinate closely with staff who manage a portfolio of corporate and foundation grantors who provide restricted and unrestricted resources.

She or he will expand and diversify CMMB’s donor base/pipeline and work closely with other team members to secure funding for new initiatives. In addition, the VP will work closely with the board of directors and support board members as they take on a more active fundraising role.

Responsibilities

Works with the Executive Team to determine the mission, purpose, and priorities of the organization.
Sets annual monetary goals and budgets according to short- and long-term goals.
Establishes fundraising plan and specific objectives for the organization and team members, setting one year, five year, and longer-term goals.
Solicits gifts directly and supervises team of major gift officers, planned giving officers, digital and direct marketing professionals.
Supports development of brand messaging and produces relevant fundraising literature for distribution to donors and the public.
Oversees the fundraising process, the operational support and database management for gifts management.
Oversees planning of visibility-raising and fundraising events that effectively communicate the brand and create new relationships with funders.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management-level staff in the department.
Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
Coaches team members to grow professionally and personally through their work and developmental opportunities.
Provides constructive and timely feedback to staff and encourages accountability among team members.
Note: These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, Master’s preferred.
At least ten years of experience in fundraising for a non-profit organization, including three years in upper management required.
Valid work authorization to work in the United States.

Skills and Knowledge

Extensive knowledge of fundraising strategies and principles.
Excellent leadership and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Proficient in Raiser’s Edge.

Behavioral Competencies

Candor and Integrity
Demonstrate CMMB’s core values in action
- Collaboration: To work in partnership for locally sustainable solutions
- Love: To embrace and be compassionate towards all people
- Excellence: To deliver sustainable, quality, and impactful results
- Respect: To act always with integrity, and to value and honor the dignity of all
Must be comfortable working in a faith-based organization with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
Must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

How to apply

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Haiti Volunteer Opportunities

General practitioners
Pediatricians
Nurse practitioners
Nurses (RN or BSN)
Lab/x-ray/ultrasound technicians
Ophthalmologists
Public health professionals
e-Health experts
WASH experts
Epidemiologists
Monitoring & evaluation professionals
Pharmacists
Hospital liaisons
Healthcare administrators
Finance/business professionals and/or accountants
Business development or innovation specialists
Marketing and communications specialists
Guest house manager/hospitality services managers
Communications specialists
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Kenya Volunteer Opportunities

Peru Volunteer Opportunities

South Sudan Volunteer Opportunities

Zambia Volunteer Opportunities

A message from our CEO

As President & CEO of CMMB, I would like to thank you for your interest in joining with us on our journey to bring healthier lives to women, children and their families worldwide. CMMB has embarked on our second century of service to the most marginalized. Our vision of a world in which every human life is valued, and health and human dignity are shared by all is at the core of who we are. We are always looking to join hands with experienced professionals who want to add their energy to our work, and are so pleased you are considering CMMB as your potential employer. These open positions are critical to our mission and vision. I welcome your interest in joining a diverse, talented, professional and motivated team.