About W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation supports children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions so all children can achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society. Upon establishing the foundation in 1930, breakfast cereal innovator W.K. Kellogg instructed future trustees and staff to “Use the money as you please so long as it promotes the health, happiness and well-being of children.” To this day, the foundation envisions, and works toward, a nation that marshals its resource to assure that all children have an equitable and promising future – a nation in which all children thrive.
To advance this mission, the foundation implements an array of change-making tools – grantmaking, impact investing, communications, contracting, networking, and convenings – and uses an innovative matrixed organizational design to prioritize investment decisions and maximize effectiveness toward achieving the desired ends and improvements for children and their families. A commitment to racial equity, community engagement and leadership development is woven into each endeavor as essential to the creation of a social context in which all children can thrive. Their grant-making focuses on education and learning; food, health, and well-being; and family economic security.
The overall work of the foundation is guided by the following values:
- We believe in helping people help themselves through the practical application of knowledge and resources to improve their quality of life and that of future generations.
- We believe all people have the inherent capacity to effect change in their lives, in their organization, and in their communities. We respect individuals and value their collective interests, strengths, and cultures.
- We believe stewardship requires fidelity to the spirit and to the intent of the founder and the wide use of resources. We believe in being responsible, prudent, selfless, and exercising good judgment.
- We believe innovation of thought and action leads to enduring and positive change in both formal and informal systems.
- We value integrity of purpose and action, and believe it is essential to all of our affairs.
This is a powerful time to be on the front lines of innovative philanthropy and we hope you’ll consider joining us! To learn more about the foundation, please visit www.wkkf.org and everychildthrives.com.
The Opportunity
The Director of Communications at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is responsible for designing and implementing communication strategies to elevate the foundation’s thought leadership, policy and investment portfolio by amplifying WKKF’s commitment to racial equity and racial healing, community engagement and leadership. Leading a team of communications colleagues to contribute to and execute a cohesive brand voice and knowledge strategy that clearly communicates the foundation’s priorities, the Director of Communications collaborates internally with peer leaders across the foundation, the communications function and within the Office of the President to measurably enhance awareness and engagement with the foundation through internal and external communications platforms and strategic campaigns and establishes new partnerships that support children, families and communities.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $206,000 with a generous benefits package. The exact salary within this range will be dependent upon the depth of relevant experience, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.
Contact
Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Erin Reedy and Shannon O’Neill. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential.