Talent Citizen

This November, Talent Citizen honors Native American Heritage Month. We wanted to share some of the pieces that are informing and provoking our thinking, as well as highlight efforts and initiatives impacting and uplifting Native American communities around the U.S. here: https://lnkd.in/gFFthZ5A. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NAHM2024

Talent Citizen congratulates Chad Newill on his appointment as Associate Vice Dean for Advancement at Penn Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, effective November 18. Partnering with Deb Rhebergen and working with Development & Alumni Relations colleagues across Penn, Chad will lead a team of professionals in individual giving, corporate and foundation relations, and alumni engagement, galvanizing the global network of alumni and friends who support Penn’s educational and research excellence in the humanities, natural, and social sciences.? ? This search was led by Talent Citizen's Tracy Welsh, Rachel Partin, and José Cisneros.? ? To read the full announcement, please visit: https://lnkd.in/g7qM7Nap. #higheredjobs #advancement #talent

Throughout October, Talent Citizen was reading, listening, learning, and reflecting about two important populations in the U.S.: Filipino Americans and the LGBTQ+ community. By extending our understanding and knowledge about these communities, we are helping to inform our thinking and practice as search professionals engaged with a multitude of mission-driven organizations and professionals. We wanted to share some of the pieces that are inspiring, challenging, and provoking our thinking here: https://lnkd.in/geTQaJ-H. #filipinoamericanheritagemonth #LGBTQhistorymonth

Talent Citizen congratulates Zach Dubin on his appointment as Assistant Vice President, School Development at Boston University. Working with Lara Brown de Fuenmayor, Zach will lead a team of development and alumni relations professionals across five renowned schools and colleges, maximizing philanthropy in support of strategic priorities and the university's next multi-billion-dollar campaign.? ? This search was led by Talent Citizen's Tracy Welsh, Rachel Partin, and José Cisneros.? ? To read the full announcement, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gksUDjnq. #executivesearch #highered #talent

The Heinz Endowments (THE) seeks a Learning & Evaluation Officer (LEO) to join a growing Learning, Evaluation, & Research team as THE positions itself to bring about transformative change across key social systems. Working in concert with Josie Innamorato, the LEO will develop and apply tailored monitoring and evaluation methods, gather impactful data, analyze findings, and uplift insights and shared learnings that support the Endowments as it strives to improve the quality of life for all in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania and advances a vision of a region that achieves and is an exemplar of a post-industrial, vibrant center of creativity, learning, and social, economic, and environmental sustainability. ? The LEO will bring current equity-centered evaluation and learning concepts, norms, and practices that promote reflection, a growth mindset, accountability, and action, along with a strong understanding of community and systems level change. While no explicit sector or content experience is strongly preferred, an understanding of the social and economic dynamics influencing THE program areas is favored as is experience leading convenings, peer learning, and workshops across various topics with diverse audiences, emphasizing collaboration, trust-building, and innovation. The LEO must lead with a natural curiosity, interpreting quantitative and qualitative data for trends, outliers, bias, and findings that warrant a deeper review. ? This search is being led by Talent Citizen's Tracy Welsh, Eva Kotilinek, and José Cisneros who invite you to explore this opportunity by visiting https://lnkd.in/gDhg4e4t. #REL #evaluationjobs #learning

Middle East Institute (MEI) seeks a dynamic and culturally aware Associate Director of Individual Giving. Reporting to Chief Development Officer Courtney Lobel, the Associate Director will combine the creativity, energy, and political savvy needed to build lasting and engaged relationships with individual donors. ? With the addition of MEI’s new Vice President of Policy Center, Dr. Kenneth Pollack, a renowned expert on Middle Eastern political and military dynamics, there has never been a more vital time to contribute to the mission of this globally impactful, highly relevant organization. Standing at the forefront of policy, education, and cultural exchange in Washington, D.C. and the oldest nonprofit dedicated solely to the Middle East, MEI is committed to non-partisan insights, analysis, and dialogue. MEI’s recommendations to thought leaders and policy makers support innovative solutions that promote peace, security, and prosperity. The Associate Director will develop and nurture strong relationships with donors to ensure a deep understanding of MEI's programs and the complexity and beauty of the Middle East. ? Talent Citizen's Tracy Welsh and Eva Kotilinek invite you to explore this opportunity and share across your networks. For more information, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gQhxT2Pr.

Mellon Foundation, the largest funder of arts and humanities in the U.S., seeks an inspiring and versatile learning and evaluation professional to join its burgeoning Learning & Evaluation team led by Jessica Mindnich, Ph.D. With a social sciences lens and strong facilitation acumen, the Manager, Strategic Learning & Evaluation (Manager, SLE) will collaborate with Mellon staff, grantees, and partners to foster a culture of learning and evaluative thinking - rapidly learning from, translating, and adapting grantmaking approaches that are core to Mellon’s efforts to advance a more just society, enriched by the arts and humanities. Compelling candidates will bring a strong understanding of applied social sciences and experience driving organizational change and evaluative practices that encourage reflection and learning. Experience with designing and providing guidance in the application of mixed method evaluations and monitoring approaches utilizing the principles of Equitable Evaluation Framework? and of Emergent Learning? are ideal. An understanding of current evaluation and learning concepts, norms, and practices is important, but formal education in evaluation or experience as a professional evaluator is not required. Talent Citizen’s Tracy Welsh and Eva Kotilinek invite you to explore this opportunity and share across your networks. For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/ggpCvV52. ? Mellon supports innovative programs that address contemporary challenges in education and the arts and supports a complex array of just communities and visionaries who unlock the power in arts and humanities to inspire critical thinking, build connection, and create the conditions where ideas and imagination can thrive. ? ?

Mellon Foundation, the largest funder of arts and humanities in the U.S., seeks a curious and adaptive data, research, and learning professional to join its burgeoning Learning & Evaluation team led by Jessica Mindnich, Ph.D..?The Manager, Insights & Analytics will support Mellon’s ongoing learning and data-informed decision making through analysis, evaluation, and the delivery of actionable, additive insights to executive and non-research audiences. ? Leading in the identification, collection, rigorous analysis, and design of trackable data and measures for program and field assessment related to Mellon’s own grantmaking processes and evaluations as well as publicly available datasets and research, the Manager will help co-design meaningful and actionable information and predictive analytics that communicate the stories of Mellon, its grantees, and the power of social justice in the arts, culture, and humanities. Talent Citizen’s Tracy Welsh and Eva Kotilinek invite you to explore this opportunity and share across your networks. For more information please visit: https://lnkd.in/gkuRsVat. ? Mellon supports innovative programs that address contemporary challenges in education and the arts and supports a complex array of just communities and visionaries who unlock the power in arts and humanities to inspire critical thinking, build connection, and create the conditions where ideas and imagination can thrive. #learning #evaluation #hiring

This Hispanic-Latine Heritage Month, Talent Citizen is reading, listening, learning, and reflecting as we gain a deeper understanding of Hispanic and Latine history and culture and how we can inform our thinking and advocacy around initiatives and issues connected to the community. As we celebrate this heritage month from September 15 through October 15, we wanted to share some of the pieces that are inspiring and provoking our thinking here: https://lnkd.in/gBBpbZq6. #hispanicheritagemonth #latineheritagemonth

Talent Citizen congratulates Sheronda Phillips Whitaker, M.S.,SHRM-SCP, SPHR on her appointment as the inaugural Chief Engagement & Culture Officer at University of Pennsylvania, Development & Alumni Relations. Working alongside Lisa McClatchy Deming, Sheronda will lead the co-creation and implementation of a dynamic people and culture strategy that supports all DAR employees. Sheronda will lead a team of professionals encompassing talent acquisition and retention, learning and development, employee engagement, and HR operations aimed at promoting initiatives that strengthen DAR’s collective sense of community, while deepening employee connection to the essential work of DAR. This search was led by Talent Citizen's Tracy Welsh, Eva Kotilinek, and José Cisneros.? To read the full placement announcement, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gjN2WcbD. #talent #executivesearch #culture #highered