POSITION DESCRIPTION

Program Officer, Aging Services

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On behalf of our client, Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, KeyStone Search is
conducting a retained search in the recruitment of a Program Officer, Aging Services.
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ORGANIZATION HISTORY
The organizations founder, Margaret A. Cargill, was born September. 24, 1920, and
was the granddaughter of William Cargill, co-founder of Cargill Inc. She spent most
of her youth in the Midwest, where she developed her love of the outdoors. She
attended Kemper Hall, an Episcopal high school in Kenosha, Wisconsin, creating a
lifetime bond with the Episcopal Church that was the catalyst for much of her later
philanthropy.
She earned a degree in art education from the University of Minnesota and moved to
Southern California, where she pursued her interest in arts and crafts. Margaret
blossomed into a silent philanthropist. Much of her substantial philanthropy was
conducted through Akaloa Resource Foundation and Anne Ray Charitable Trust,
which she formed to allow her to give anonymously. She provided that the Margaret
A. Cargill Foundation be created upon her death. She died August 1, 2006.
The Philanthropies serves as the umbrella over three grant making organizations
founded by Margaret A. Cargill, all with a common mission: To provide meaningful
assistance and support to society, the arts, and the environment.
Those three grantmaking organizations are:
Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
Anne Ray Charitable Trust
Akaloa Resource Foundation
The purpose of the grantmaking entities is to provide assistance and support in
order to:
Enhance the quality of life for children, families and seniors
Prevent and relieve the suffering of children, families and seniors
Preserve and promote the environment and the arts
Encourage and support the humane treatment of animals
The core values of the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies are to:
Honor the wishes of Margaret A. Cargill
Use education and/or innovation as a means to achieve core purposes
Empower people to be self-sufficient
Maintain a low profile, while meeting the needs of others
Support programs that could have a broad impact
Support programs that have socially redeeming values and standards
Support programs that value life
Relieve suffering in times of disaster


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THE ORGANIZATION TODAY
The Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies offices are located in Eden Prairie,
Minnesota, and represent Miss Cargills commitment to an environmentally sound
and sustainable space. A growing organization, the Margaret A. Cargill
Philanthropies currently employs over 70 people. The culture is positive, planful,
mission-driven and comfortable with development and change.
Assets under management for the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation are over $3 billion.

JOB PURPOSE
The Program Officer, Aging Services is responsible for implementing the
organizations strategic plan in the area of aging services. He or she will support the
Vice President, Programs, Margaret. A. Cargill Foundation; other Foundation staff,
and Trustees in executing and carrying out effective grant-making related to aging
service.


REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND COLLABORATION

The Program Officer, Aging Services will report to Ms. Elizabeth Sullivan, Director of
Operations and Directed Giving. This position will not supervise others, but will
collaborate closely with other program staff, the Director, Evaluation and many other
internal and external stakeholders.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer, Aging Services will:

o Implement a focused portfolio of Aging Services grants based on a program plan
that prioritizes community-based impact, rural communities, technology, work
force training, and coordination of services in a seven-state area across the
upper Midwest and Northwest. Work with partner foundations and non-profit
organizations to identify and implement targeted financial investments.

Building on the existing strategy and funding commitments, continue the
development of strategic opportunities for targeted grant making.
Identify and prioritize grant making opportunities with direction from VP
Programs, MACF and Trustees.
Collaborate with other Foundation program staff, evaluation staff, and
operations staff to implement evidence-based grant making using national
best practices and networks for guidance.
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Program Officer, Aging Services
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Access program expertise inside and outside the Foundation for input and
guidance on grant making tactics.
Connect program goals with financial distribution targets with organizations
and intermediaries on the ground to maximize and leverage program results.

o In cooperation with the Director, Evaluation, implement an evaluation plan that
will guide the Foundations investments.
o Make presentations of grant proposals, lessons learned and outcomes of past
grants to Trustees with input from senior leadership.
o In collaboration with the Foundations Finance, Legal, and Evaluation teams,
provide input, as requested, for the Aging Services budget, grant planning,
compliance, and measurement.
o Evaluate opportunities to coordinate and collaborate with other funders to
multiply overall impact on Aging Services.
o Stay abreast of trends, practices, laws, developments in technology and other
related aspects of the Aging Services field.
o Regularly make site visits, attend conferences, and represent the Margaret A.
Cargill Foundation regarding its Aging Services initiatives. Represent the
Foundation externally with peer organizations for the purpose of both learning
about and sharing best practices and for supporting professional development.
o Work in partnership with other staff of the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies to
advance the overall philanthropic vision of Margaret A. Cargill.

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess ten or more years of relevant experience in the
field of social services and grant making/philanthropy, and a demonstrated track-
record in understanding and navigating the complex economic implications in a field
such as aging services. They will possess strong skills in areas such as program
development, grant making and evaluation. Experience in a private foundation with
oversight of a grant making portfolio is strongly preferred, but not required.

The fully qualified candidate will be a collaborative communicator. Prior experience
teaming closely with others is highly desired. He or she will have a demonstrated
commitment to the field of aging services and a positive reputation as an effective
collaborator with key stakeholder groups in the social services or aging services
communities.

Successful candidates will be highly collaborative, positive, and able to deal well
with ambiguity and an evolving environment. They will be adept at building collegial
relationships and able to respond to issues with clarity and diplomacy. They will
inspire and foster trust and confidence in staff, management, and their colleagues.

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An undergraduate degree is required with a graduate degree preferred in a related
field.

Additional qualifications and characteristics:

Proven ability to think strategically; demonstrated record of success working with
a diverse constituency of partners and stakeholders to achieve specific
programmatic outcomes.
Demonstrated pragmatism in moving large issues and budgets through specific
program delivery organizations for maximum impact.
Strong project management skills including the ability to effectively manage time,
meet multiple competing deadlines, quickly develop written materials, maintain a
positive attitude under pressure, and manage budgets.
Skilled, professional interpersonal and communications skills, including the ability
and comfort in speaking to groups.
Self-motivated and able to work independently in addition to working effectively
with teams.
Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in evaluation methodology and
planning.
Experience as a user of grant-management software and tracking systems
(e.g., GIFTS).
Sound judgment and tolerance for pressured work.
The Program Officer will share and model the values of the Margaret A. Cargill
Philanthropies.

COMPENSATION
The total compensation package for this position is attractive and competitive and
includes participation in a comprehensive benefits plan.


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