The Foraker Group

The 2018 Salary & Benefits Report: Benchmarking Nonprofit Compensation in Alaska As nonprofit leaders, it’s essential that we have tools to make informed decisions. One of those tools is our Salary and Benefits Report – which gives us context and a comparative benchmark for compensation in Alaska’s nonprofit sector. Recruiting and retaining a talented workforce is a critical part of the Foraker Nonprofit Sustainability Model, and we are confident this report will help you with that important part of your work. With the participation of the nonprofits who provided their data, along with the generous support of Mutual of America who sponsored this report, we are pleased to provide the only holistic look at compensation specific to Alaska’s nonprofits. How can I use this report? The report includes information from a… Read more »

On December 6, Foraker hosted an informational session for nonprofits hosted by Foraker’s Laurie Wolf and John Tracy, Risq Consulting President Timothy Maudsely, and Alaska Emergency Management team member Alan Cavallo. Listen to the recording here.  … Read more »

Like you many of you in Southcentral Alaska, I have a story to tell about the last few days – a story of incredible fear, deep gratitude, and an unexplainable combination of exhaustion and exhilaration. To say anything more specific is too hard at the moment. But over time, I and others will heal from this terrifying experience. What I can say now is that Alaskans responded in the most magnificent ways. So many of our government entities mobilized in moments. Our nonprofits responded without a pause. And individual Alaskans stepped in and stepped up to help each other. As a life-long Alaskan I knew the incredible power of our community, but until last Friday’s unimaginable test of our strength, I had not seen us all in action at once… Read more »

Since the earthquake, we have heard from many donors and volunteers that want to help. The Foraker Group, Rasmuson Foundation, United Way of Anchorage, United Way of Mat-Su, Mat-Su Health Foundation, The Red Cross, Alaska Council on the Arts, and the Alaska Community Foundation, among others, want to help mobilize support for your work. Please share your immediate needs as a result of the earthquake by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 5.  We will be in contact soon with more information and resources…. Read more »

We are open for business normal hours this week and our community classes will continue as scheduled. Thanks to everyone who reached out to check on us after the quake…. Read more »

The Foraker family is safe. We have closed our office so our staff can be with their families. You can reach Laurie Wolf at 907-250-5043 if you need assistance. Message from the City: Hi Everyone, Please reach out to your communities to notify them that the Emergency Management Office has been activated. We are requesting that people shelter in place. There are reports of substantial road damage and unless you must drive, please shelter in place. Thank you, Amy Coffman Special Assistant Mayor Ethan Berkowitz Municipality of Anchorage… Read more »

Executive Leadership Initiative Mentoring and community for executive directors in their first three years of leadership. We believe successful leaders are supported leaders. With the Executive Leadership Initiative we have created a safe space where you can find tools and resources to help you grow into your role as executive director. During this program you will strengthen your board relationship, explore management and planning strategies with an experienced mentor, and learn from a network of peers. Applications are due December 7. The program starts January 30. Apply today! Why participate in the Executive Leadership Initiative? Community: You will meet fellow executive directors who are committed to creating a supportive environment as you all focus on organizational culture, your board relationship, and the day-to-day operations of running a successful nonprofit. Board Support: Your relationship with the board… Read more »

The Foraker Group is expanding our team! We are seeking a Controller to help strengthen the nonprofit sector as part of our consolidated accounting services team. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to assisting the VP of Finance / CFO in ensuring that the accounting and financial reporting needs of Foraker and the affiliated nonprofits who are users of Foraker’s Financial Shared Services are met in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with Foraker’s purpose, values and goals. The Foraker Group offers competitive pay and benefits. For more information the complete job description detailing responsibilities, necessary qualifications and directions on how to apply, please visit the job posting.  The position will remain open until qualified candidate is selected, yet the first round of applicants will… Read more »

Imagine a Sunday morning in 1970s Alaska. Two small girls are dragging a folding table, two chairs, and a sticky jug of lemonade to a neighborhood street corner in Anchorage. Cups and determination in hand, they set up shop for a long day of selling their lemonade at 50 cents a cup. What could be simply any other Saturday in any town is nothing short of a lifetime memory and the setting for a lifetime commitment. You see, I was one of those girls. And this was no ordinary lemonade stand. This one was set up to save dogs. Yep, with each purchase of one of those sticky Dixie cups of lemonade you received a handmade sticker with the words “Save Dogs” on it. And all that money? It went… Read more »

Last week members of the Alaska Census Working Group met with the Interim Director of the US Census Bureau, Dr. Ron Jarmin, at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention.  Jarmin announced on stage that Toksook Bay, Alaska will be the first community in the United States to be counted in the 2020 Census, a significant gesture that highlights the importance of reaching remote and hard to count populations. The Census Bureau also launched recruitment efforts to hire Alaskans for the 2020 Census. Are you interested in working on ensuring a fair and accurate count in Alaska?  Learn more about the job openings below: Area Manager (covering Alaska) (Anchorage, GG-13) Area Manager (covering Alaska) (Anchorage, GG-11 to 12) Partnership Specialist (Mat-Su, GG-7 to 12) Partnership Specialist (Fairbanks NSB, GG-7 to 12)… Read more »