Moving Forward: Exploring New Dimensions in Leadership and Job Satisfaction (#30)

Dear Friend,

Nonprofit work presents unique challenges and unparalleled opportunities for deep engagement and substantial personal growth. This thirtieth edition highlights the celebration of Labor Day and how the five-day workweek became standard during the Industrial Revolution. Henry Ford introduced a 40-hour week and higher wages in 1926, boosting worker welfare and the consumer economy. This shift laid the groundwork for the 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act, which set a 40-hour workweek with overtime pay. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies moved to a 32-hour workweek without reducing salaries, emphasizing work-life balance. Although formal legislation for a shorter workweek has yet to pass, the trend shows a shift towards more flexible work practices.?

Last week’s twenty-ninth edition focused on working as a remote worker, which requires strong self-discipline, effective time management, clear communication, and proficiency with digital tools to maintain productivity and balance. For managers, successfully leading remote teams involves building trust, fostering open communication, and creating a supportive work culture that addresses remote work's unique challenges while promoting professional growth and well-being.

Looking Back at the Work Week

The five-day workweek, a staple of American work culture, has sometimes been the norm. In pre-industrial societies, people typically worked only as much as necessary to survive, which likely meant fewer hours than today's standard 40-hour week. However, the onset of the Industrial Revolution in the mid-18th century marked a significant shift, with many workers enduring long hours—up to 70 hours per week over six days—in factories. These demanding work conditions led to growing protests from laborers, who sought shorter hours and improved working conditions.

Henry Ford’s Role

Henry Ford established the modern workweek by adopting a five-day, 40-hour schedule at his factories in 1926. Ford's move was driven by more than just a response to labor demands; he saw it as a way to boost the middle class, which comprised his customer base. By increasing wages to $5 per day, a generous rate at the time, Ford ensured his workers could afford to buy the cars they produced, such as the Model T. This strategic use of reduced work hours and overtime pay fostered a consumer-driven economy and set the stage for future labor reforms. In 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act further solidified these changes, officially establishing the 44-hour workweek, later reduced to 40 hours, and mandating overtime pay for additional hours worked.

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a reevaluation of traditional work norms, leading many companies to adopt a 32-hour workweek without reducing salaries. This shift aimed to improve work-life balance and maintain employee productivity. While legislative proposals to cap the standard workweek at 32 hours have yet to pass, businesses' growing acceptance of shorter workweeks reflects a broader movement towards flexible, employee-friendly work environments.

So, for those workers who have marched, demonstrated, written signs, and done so much more, we, the current laborers, thank you.?

I am grateful for each generation making space for the next to improve.?

This Round of Jobs

Opportunities for Analytical Minds

Dive into roles where your financial acumen can significantly contribute to nonprofit success and growth.

1. ArchCity Defenders (ACD) | Director of Finance & Operations | $95,000 | St. Louis, MO | In person?
2. DataKind | Vice President, Finance and Operations | $135,000 - $150,000 | New York, NY | Remote?
3. Horizons Foundation | Director of Finance | $67,500 - $82,500 | San Francisco, CA | Remote?
4. The Human League | Chief Operating Officer | $175,446 - $214,434 | Rockville, MD | Remote?
5. Literacy Partners, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | $140,000 - $150,000 | New York, NY | Hybrid?
6. The Maine Municipal Association | Chief Financial Officer / Director of Financial Planning | $142,000 - $150,000 | Augusta, ME | In person?
7. National Domestic Violence Hotline | Finance Director | $140,000 | Austin, TX | Hybrid?
8. REDF | Controller | $138,200 - $162,200 | Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA | Remote?
9. Strategic Housing Finance Corporation of Travis County | Director of Finance and Administration | $104,000 - $127,000 | Austin, TX, Hybrid?
10. UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings) | Finance & Operations Coordinator | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA | In person?
11. Virginia Community Health Association | Assistant Chief Financial Officer | $90,000 - $110,000 | Henrico, VA | In person?

Opportunities for Relationship Builders

Discover positions emphasizing creating supportive work environments and fostering team success.

1. ArchCity Defenders (ACD) | Director of Finance & Operations | $95,000 | St. Louis, MO | In person?
2. The Brennan Center for Justice | Director, Human Resources | $165,000 - $185,000 | New York, NY | Hybrid?
3. Literacy Partners, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | $140,000 - $150,000 | New York, NY | Hybrid?
4. Nonprofit Finance Fund | Director, Talent Acquisition | $122,900 - $126,500 | New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Los Angeles, CA, and Oakland, CA | Remote near local offices?
5. South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) | Senior of Human Resources | $100,000 - $115,000 | Queens, NY | In person?
6. Strategic Housing Finance Corporation of Travis County | Director of Finance and Administration | $104,000 - $127,000 | Austin, TX, Hybrid?
7. Wildlife Conservation Society | Senior HRIS / HR Operations and Reporting Analyst | $65,00 - $70,000 | New York, NY | Hybrid?
8. Virginia Community Health Association | Chief Human Resources Officer | $110,000 - $125,000 | Henrico, VA | In person?

Opportunities for People, Places, and Things

This new section features roles in setting up spaces and technologies for team success.

1. ArchCity Defenders (ACD) | Director of Finance & Operations | $95,000 | St. Louis, MO | In person?
2. DataKind | Vice President, Finance and Operations | $135,000 - $150,000 | New York, NY | Remote?
3. The Human League | Chief Operating Officer | $175,446 - $214,434 | Rockville, MD | Remote?
4. Literacy Partners, Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | $140,000 - $150,000 | New York, NY | Hybrid?
5. REDF | Controller | $138,200 - $162,200 | Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA | Remote?
6. Safe Horizon | Accounting Manager | $77,400 | Accounting Manager | New York, NY | Hybrid?
7. Strategic Housing Finance Corporation of Travis County | Director of Finance and Administration | $104,000 - $127,000 | Austin, TX, Hybrid?
8. UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings) | Finance & Operations Coordinator | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA | In person?

Opportunities for Visionary Leaders

Step into executive roles designed for visionaries ready to make strategic decisions and elevate nonprofits to unprecedented success.

1. 18Doors | Chief Executive Officer | $190,000 - $210,000 | Natick, MA | Remote?
2. Athens Land Trust | Executive Director | $120,000 - $130,000 | Athens, GA | In person?
3. City Fruit | Executive Director | $67,000 - $75,000 | Seattle, WA | Hybrid?
4. Coalition for Racial and Ethnic Equity in Development (CREED) | Executive Director | $150,000 | Washington, DC | In person?
5. Galapagos Conservancy | Chief Executive Officer | $200,000 | Washington, DC | In person
6. Minds Matter Colorado | Executive Director | $138,000 | Denver, CA | Hybrid??
7. Paso Robles Children’s Museum | Executive Director | $70,000 - $85,000 | Paso Robles, CA | Hybrid?
8. Spark Central | Executive Director | $78,000 - $85,000 | Spokane, WA | In person?
9. Vermont Conservation Voters | Executive Director | $75,000 - $90,000 | Montpelier, VT | Hybrid in Vermont?

This newsletter is your gateway to exciting opportunities. It allows aspiring leaders to find fulfillment and spark substantial change. Beyond job listings, we offer a vision that matches your passion and talents or the perfect position for someone in your network.

We are committed to transparency and provide detailed salary information for all positions, highlighting our dedication to fairness and openness.

As you explore the diverse job landscape, let this newsletter guide you. Together, we can ignite a wave of positive change. Expect this empowering newsletter every Monday, crafted to inspire and navigate your journey forward.

Warmest regards,

Marvin

P.S. I'm here to support you if you need advice, have questions, or want to share your journey. Let's advance towards impactful leadership together.

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