The George Gund Foundation announces search for senior program officer
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The George Gund Foundation is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for a Senior Program Officer for Economic Development, Community Revitalization and Democracy Building. The Foundation has engaged Koya Leadership Partners to lead the search process. The position profile with relevant details is attached. Please share the profile with potential applicants and encourage their consideration of it.
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Maya Curtis named George Gund Foundation fellow
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Maya Curtis, an admissions counselor at the Cleveland Institute of Art, has been selected as The George Gund Foundation Fellow for 2019-2021. Curtis will receive her master’s degree in arts administration from The University of Akron in May. She also has a B.A. from Columbia College Chicago.
Curtis has worked extensively with arts organizations, including some Gund Foundation grantees such as the Center for Art Inspired Learning, Groundworks Dance Theater and the Institute of Art. Her master’s thesis focuses on racial diversity in arts administration.
The George Gund Foundation Fellows program, started in 2004, provides an opportunity for promising young professionals to work inside the Foundation, an organization that plays an active role in supporting the civic life of Greater Cleveland and in various national policy deliberations that impact our community. Each Fellow, selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, works at the Foundation for two years.
Curtis resides in Cleveland Heights and will begin her work at the Foundation in July.
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Travis Howard named George Gund Foundation fellow
Travis Howard, a lifelong Greater Clevelander with a keen interest in economic development, will be The George Gund Foundation Fellow for 2018-2020.
Howard is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a degree in economics and a minor in entrepreneurship. He has worked for the Presidents’ Council Foundation where he played a key role in developing the Emerging Entrepreneurship Program for minority start-up companies. He also has been a data analyst for Robert Half, a professional staffing company.
The George Gund Foundation Fellows program started in 2004. The Fellowship provides an opportunity for promising young professionals to work inside the Foundation, an organization that plays an active role in supporting civic life in Cleveland and in various national and state policy deliberations. Each Fellow works at the Foundation for two years.
Howard will begin his work at the Foundation this summer.
Dr. Mark Joseph becomes newest trustee of The George Gund Foundation
The George Gund Foundation has named to its board of trustees Dr. Mark Joseph, the Leona Bevis/Marguerite Haynam Associate Professor in Community Development at the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University. Joseph replaces Robyn Minter Smyers, partner-in-charge of the Cleveland office of Thompson Hine, whose term ended in December 2017.
“We are extremely pleased to have Mark join our board,” said Geoffrey Gund, president of the board. “He brings a keen intellect, deep research experience and an enthusiasm for urban issues to our work.”
Joseph is also the Founding Director of the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities. He received his Ph.D. from the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. He was a Post-Doctoral Scholar at the School of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago and a Harlech Visiting Scholar at Oxford University. He received his undergraduate degree in Government from Harvard University.
Joseph’s research focus is mixed-income development as a strategy for addressing urban poverty. He is the co-author of the award-winning book Integrating the Inner City: The Promise and Perils of Mixed-Income Public Housing Transformation. His center, the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities, conducts research and consulting projects in Cleveland and around the country in cities that have included Austin, Chicago, Nashville, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Seattle, Tulsa, and Washington, D.C. This is Joseph’s twelfth year at Case Western Reserve.
The George Gund Foundation seeks 2018–2020 fellow
The George Gund Foundation Fellowship provides an opportunity for promising professionals to work inside the Foundation, a philanthropic organization that plays a vital role in supporting the civic life of Greater Cleveland and in various national policy deliberations that affect our community. The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time commitment beginning in summer 2018, requiring residence in Northeast Ohio during the term of engagement.
The Fellowship experience will be tailored to the Foundation’s needs and will include a wide range of substantive assignments including reviewing grant proposals, organizing and conducting site visits and researching topics related to the Foundation’s grantmaking interests.
To be considered for the Fellowship, each candidate must submit a cover letter, a short essay discussing why the Fellowship opportunity is appealing, a detailed resume and two letters of recommendation. Please also indicate how you learned of the position. These materials should be combined into one PDF document for submission and are due no later than 5:00 PM EST on January 10, 2018. A Fellow will be selected by mid-April 2018. Application materials should be emailed to hr@gundfdn.org. Letters of recommendation may be submitted as part of the application or sent separately via email or regular mail.
Successful candidates for this Fellowship will have a graduate degree and/or several years work experience in the nonprofit sector. Excellent writing skills and sufficient computer competency to carry out assigned projects are essential. A demonstrated desire to work in public service or the nonprofit sector is also important, as the Foundation views the Fellowship to be a valuable early career opportunity. The selection process is anticipated to be highly competitive.
Each George Gund Foundation Fellow will receive a stipend of $45,000 per year, plus a full benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, 403(b) contributions and work-related travel expenses. Housing, transportation and other living arrangements are the responsibility of the Fellow.
The George Gund Foundation (www.gundfoundation.org), established in 1952, is the largest private foundation in Ohio. The Foundation makes annual grants totaling approximately $25 million. Program officers professionally handle grantmaking in arts, economic development and community revitalization, education, environment and human services.
The George Gund Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic established by law.
Donté Gibbs named 2017–2019 Gund fellow
Donté Gibbs, the Youth Engagement Director at Neighborhood Leadership Institute, has been selected as The George Gund Foundation Fellow for 2017-2019. In his role at the Institute, he participated in the management and implementation of several youth engagement programs and served as community partner liaison. Previously, Gibbs was a summer program manager at MC2STEM High School and a graduate intern at Fairfax Renaissance Development Corporation.
Gibbs received a B.A. in sociology from Case Western Reserve University and a master’s degree in Social Science Administration from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at CWRU.
The George Gund Foundation Fellows program, started in 2004, provides an opportunity for promising young professionals to work inside the Foundation, an organization that plays an active role in supporting the civic life of Greater Cleveland and in various national policy deliberations that impact our community. Each Fellow, selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, works at the Foundation for two years.
Gibbs resides in East Cleveland and will begin his work at the Foundation in June.
The George Gund Foundation seeks 2017–2019 fellow
The George Gund Foundation Fellowship provides an opportunity for promising professionals to work inside the Foundation, a philanthropic organization that plays a vital role in supporting the civic life of Greater Cleveland and in various national policy deliberations that affect our community. The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time commitment beginning in summer 2017, requiring residence in Northeast Ohio during the term of engagement.
The Fellowship experience will be tailored to the Foundation’s needs and will include a wide range of substantive assignments including reviewing grant proposals, organizing and conducting site visits and researching topics related to the Foundation’s grantmaking interests.
To be considered for the Fellowship, each candidate must submit a cover letter, a short essay discussing why the Fellowship opportunity is appealing, a detailed resume and two letters of recommendation. Please also indicate how you learned of the position. These materials should be combined into one pdf document for submission and are due no later than 5:00 PM EST on January 4, 2017. A Fellow will be selected by mid-April 2017. Email application materials to hr@gundfdn.org. Letters of recommendation may be submitted as part of the application or sent separately via email or regular mail.
Successful candidates for this Fellowship will have a graduate degree and/or several years work experience in the nonprofit sector. Excellent writing skills and sufficient computer competency to carry out assigned projects are essential. A demonstrated desire to work in public service or the nonprofit sector is also important, as the Foundation views the Fellowship to be a valuable early career opportunity. The selection process is anticipated to be highly competitive.
Each George Gund Foundation Fellow will receive a stipend of $45,000 per year, plus a full benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, 403(b) contributions and work-related travel expenses. Housing, transportation and other living arrangements are the responsibility of the Fellow.
The George Gund Foundation (www.gundfoundation.org), established in 1952, is the largest private foundation in Ohio. The Foundation makes annual grants totaling approximately $25 million. Program officers professionally handle grantmaking in arts, economic development and community revitalization, education, environment and human services.
The George Gund Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic established by law.
Leah Hudnall Named Gund Foundation Fellow
Leah Hudnall, the community outreach coordinator for the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, has been selected as The George Gund Foundation Fellow for 2016-2018. In her role at the task force, which operates within the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's office, she conducts safety presentations and training sessions at schools and community organizations. Previously, Hudnall was a development associate at the Center for Arts-Inspired Learning and an intern at the KeyBank Foundation.
Hudnall has a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and culture from Howard University and a Master of Arts in nonprofit management from John Carroll University.
The George Gund Foundation Fellows program, started in 2004, provides an opportunity for promising young professionals to work inside the Foundation, an organization that plays an active role in supporting the civic life of Greater Cleveland and in various national policy deliberations that impact our community. Each Fellow, selected from a nationwide pool of applicants, works at the Foundation for two years.
Hudnall, a Cleveland native, will begin her work at the Foundation in June.
The George Gund Foundation Seeks 2016-2018 Fellow
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The George Gund Foundation Fellowship provides an opportunity for promising professionals to work inside the Foundation, a philanthropic organization that plays a vital role in supporting the civic life of Greater Cleveland and in various national policy deliberations that impact our community. The Fellowship is a two-year, full-time commitment beginning in summer 2016, requiring residence in Northeast Ohio during the term of engagement.
The Fellowship experience will be tailored to the Foundation’s needs and will include a wide range of substantive assignments including reviewing grant proposals, organizing and conducting site visits and researching topics related to the Foundation’s grantmaking interests.
To be considered for the Fellowship, each candidate must submit a cover letter, a short essay discussing why the Fellowship opportunity is appealing, a detailed resume and two letters of recommendation. Please also indicate how you learned of the position. These materials should be combined into one pdf document for submission and are due no later than 5:00PM EST on January 6, 2016. A Fellow will be selected by mid-April 2016. Email application materials to hr@gundfdn.org. Letters of recommendation may be submitted as part of the application or sent separately via email or regular mail.
Successful candidates for this Fellowship will have a graduate degree and/or several years work experience in the nonprofit sector. Excellent writing skills and sufficient computer competency to carry out assigned projects are essential. A demonstrated desire to work in public service or the nonprofit sector is also important, as the Foundation views the Fellowship to be a valuable early career opportunity. The selection process is anticipated to be highly competitive.
Each George Gund Foundation Fellow will receive a stipend of $45,000 per year, plus a full benefits package including health, dental, disability and life insurance, 403(b) contributions and work-related travel expenses. Housing, transportation and other living arrangements are the responsibility of the Fellow.
The George Gund Foundation (www.gundfoundation.org), established in 1952, is the largest private foundation in Ohio. The Foundation makes annual grants totaling approximately $25 million. Program officers professionally handle grantmaking in arts, economic development and community revitalization, education, environment, and human services.
The George Gund Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic established by law.
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The George Gund Foundation Appoints Jennifer Coleman as Senior Program Officer for the Arts
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Jennifer Coleman, a long-time force in the development of a more creative and vibrant Cleveland, will be The George Gund Foundation’s new Senior Program Officer for the Arts, the foundation announced today.
Coleman, an architect, has been president of her own design firm, Jennifer Coleman Creative LLC, since 2005. She also founded CityProwl.com, a company that creates and distributes digital audio walking tours of Cleveland. Among her many civic endeavors, Coleman has served as chair of the Cleveland Landmarks Commission and the Downtown/Flats Design Review Committee. She also has been a member of the board of trustees of many organizations, including the Cleveland Arts Prize, the Cleveland International Film Festival, LAND studio, and the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
“I am excited to start a new chapter of my career at The George Gund Foundation and I look forward to taking my commitment to Cleveland’s continued vibrancy in a philanthropic direction,” Coleman commented. “I am fortunate and honored to be joining this respected organization that has made such a positive impact on our city and its people.”
“It will be great to have Jennifer join us,” said David T. Abbott, executive director of the Foundation. “Her record of accomplishment and her deep artistic and community perspective will bring strength to the Gund Foundation’s efforts to maximize the impact of the arts in Cleveland.”
Coleman was selected through a national search managed by Koya Leadership Partners of Chicago. “There were numerous highly qualified candidates,” said Abbott. “Talking to many of them helped us sharpen our focus, and we are thrilled that Jennifer emerged as the best choice.”
Coleman has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University. She practiced architecture with Robert P. Madison International, URS Corporation and Westlake Reed Leskosky before starting her own firm.
Coleman will begin her new role at the Foundation on August 10, stepping into the position held for 25 years by Deena Epstein, who retired earlier this month. She and her husband, August Fluker, a principal at City Architecture, live in Cleveland with their son, Cole.
