Organization Overview

CHANGE Philanthropy is a coalition of philanthropic networks working together to strengthen bridges across funders and communities. We are transforming philanthropy from within by building knowledge, fostering diversity, and creating connections. CHANGE Philanthropy has a vision of transforming and challenging philanthropic culture to advance equity, benefit all communities, and ignite positive social change.

CHANGE Philanthropy is unique because of its commitment to advancing and advocating for the priorities of the communities of its core partners, always with an intersectional approach. Each core partner organizes resources, builds connections and comes from the communities they represent. That lived experience shapes the work, allowing a unique connection to the strengths and assets of different communities, as well as to their needs. Together, we’re working to raise the level of dialogue and shift practice among funders so that philanthropic dollars are dispersed through equitable practices that take into account the true concerns of all communities.

The members of the CHANGE Philanthropy coalition are Asian American/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP); ABFE: A Philanthropic Partnership for Black Communities; Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy (EPIP); Funders for LGBTQ Issues; Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP); National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP); Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP); Neighborhood Funders Group (NFG); Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity (PRE); and Women’s Funding Network (WFN).

CHANGE Philanthropy is fiscally sponsored by one of the CHANGE partners, Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP). All CHANGE employees are employees of HIP.

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Position Summary

The Program Director is a new and evolving position for CHANGE Philanthropy, responsible for shaping, developing, and leading CHANGE’s growing set of programs in close collaboration with the Executive Director and the ten members of the CHANGE Philanthropy coalition. This is an excellent position for an entrepreneurial, adaptive leader with a passion for building out new initiatives, campaigns, and collaborative efforts. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of advancing social justice within philanthropy and a demonstrated track record for organizing funders in a way that is both collaborative and sharply focused on achieving key outcomes. This position will report directly to the Executive Director of CHANGE Philanthropy and will supervise a Program Manager, another new position to be hired in 2025.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be and exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties or responsibilities associated with the position.

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Responsibilities

Program Development and Leadership (35%)

• Work closely with the Executive Director and the CHANGE Philanthropy coalition partners in re-imagining its programs and identifying specific gaps in the philanthropic ecosystem that CHANGE is uniquely positioned to address.
• Facilitate the CHANGE team and partners in developing a new suite of programs sharply focused on organizing funders and philanthropic organizations beyond Unity Summit through impactful year-round collaborative programming.
• Coordinate CHANGE communities of pratice as they emerge, with a focus on opportunities for peer learning, strategy, sharing, and mobilizing of resources.
• Lead and develop other new areas of programming for CHANGE, which may include leadership development programs, strategies for trustee engagement across multiple communities, and campaigns to highlight under-resourced needs and engage new funders in intersectional social justice funding.

Manage CHANGE Philanthropy Events, including Biennial Unity Summit (30%)

• Collaborate with CHANGE Philanthropy coalition members and other partners to conceptualize and develop a year-round programmatic calendar that leverages and promotes events led by both CHANGE and its partners to engage funders in meaningful opportunities for network-building, learning, and mobilizing resources for intersectional social justice.
• Serve as the lead staff person for the conceptualization and implementation of the Unity Summit, including managing the Summit planning process and engaging coalition partners in developing Summit programming.
• Manage and supervise program and event-related consultants, including the special events firm contracted for implementation of the Unity Summit.
• Convene and facilitate planning committees and host committees for the Unity Summit and the other major CHANGE events as needed.
• Work with CHANGE Coalition members and other key partners to develop and promote collaborative webinars, funder briefings, and other gatherings that address a range of intersectional social justice issues.

Facilitate Coordination and Collaboration among the CHANGE Coalition Members and Other Partners (25%)

• Coordinate with CHANGE Philanthropy coalition staff members and other ongoing collaborative efforts across CHANGE partners.
• Facilitate ongoing efforts to identify new areas for collaboration and synergy across CHANGE partner organizations and with other key external partners.
• Facilitate connections and collaborations among CHANGE coalition member organizations and other key partners to implement joint programming, ranging from conference receptions that encourage cross-pollination of members to joint working groups or educational programs between two or more CHANGE members or other partners.

General Program Management and Other Duties (10%)

• Hire and supervise Program Manager and oversee other program consultants, interns, and staff as appropriate.
• Serve as a key representative of CHANGE in building relationships with CHANGE partners, funders, and other key stakeholders, cultivate relationships with current/new prospective funders and partners.
• Write, edit, and assist with programmatic updates for grant proposals, reports, and other documents needed for fund development and external communications.
• Other duties as appropriate to contribute to the overall success of CHANE Philanthropy and its programs.

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Qualifications

Interpersonal

• Collaborative: Ability to collaborate with a diverse set of team members.
• Patient: Willingness to consistently proactively follow-up with a high-performing, busy set of partner executives and staff with patience, grace and generosity.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• At least five years experience in philanthropy, including at least two years experience in organizing funders through a leadership role in a philanthropic network, intermediary, or other collective funder initiative.
• Track record of building relationships with a diverse range of funders and philanthropic organizations.
• Experience leading partnerships or collaborative efforts, with a demontrated capacity to bring together diverse stakeholders and build consensus while maintaining a clear focus on impact and results.
• Strong communication skills, including writing a editing for print, web and social media.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a desire and ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• An orientation toward being thoughtful and insightful, a fast learner, flexible and dynamic with the ability to adapt and iterate to changing or ambiguous circumstances.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to work in small, virtual teams that span time zones; and ability to complete tasks on time.

Intellectual

• Organized: The ability to organize, prioritize, and manage complex, multidimensional projects and the commitment and ability to meet work goals in a timely manner.
• Open-minded: Open and interested in working with funders that approach their grantmaking from a range of perspectives and lenses.

Motivation

• Committed to social justice; Aligned with CHANGE Philanthropy's core mission of advancing intersectional justice to build the power of LGBTQ+ communities, people of color people with disabilities, women, and other marginalized communities.
• Understanding of philanthropy: Understands the value and complexity of philanthropy as a vehicle for social change and the importance of using tools ranging from organizing to diplomatic engagement to advance social justice within and though philanthropy.
• Entrepreneurial: Takes pleasure in developing and shaping new initiatives, programs and processes from the ground-up.

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Compensation

• This position is fulll-time and exempt. CHANGE operates on a four-day work week.
• Starting salary range is $115,000 - $140,000 depending on qualifications and experience with additional flexibility based on local cost of living in your geography.
• CHANGE Philanthropy provides medical, dental, vision, and generous vacation leave on a sliding scale depending on hours/week.

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Work Environment

This position requires 7+ hours per day sitting and working from your computer. The position is remote. CHANGE's offices are virtual with staff working from various locations around the country. This position requires travel frequently throughout the year.

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Employees are required to comply with the COVID-19 health and safety measures of CHANGE and its fiscal sponsor, Hispanics in Philanthropy, consistent with CDC guidelines, and federal, state and local regulations. Employees traveling on behalf of CHANGE/HIP are required to be vaccinated.

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CHANGE Philanthropy and its fiscal sponsor Hispanics in Philanthropy do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion of belief, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicty, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. Women, people of color, and/or LGBTQ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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How to Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis; we encourage you to apply by January 30. Apply via Google Form by clicking on "Apply for Job". Questions may be sent to info@changephilanthropy.org; please include "Director of Programs job posting" in subject heading.