Head of Programme Management

The Program Director provides leadership and strategy in all aspects of planning, executing, and tracking one or more programs/projects with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally. The Program Director develops and implements program strategies, including fundraising, donor engagement/relationship, grantmaking, and capacity building/technical assistance to grantees. Has an in-depth understanding of racial equity principles and practices

Has a strong network in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors - particularly in areas where the work needs to be expanded, e.g., rural, south, midwest, native/indigenous

Providing programmatic, administrative, and budgetary leadership and oversight for assigned fund.

Lead, in partnership with Development, donor education and engagement activities, and engage in other approved fundraising strategies, including writing proposals, submitting reports, and meeting with prospective donors, aimed at sustaining and increasing grantmaking support.

In collaboration with the team, cultivate positive relationships with the fund’s donors, including holding regular 1:1 and group meetings to incorporate donor perspectives into grant strategies and action plans.

Setting fundraising goals and managing the Fund’s development plan. In partnership with the Development Director, the Program Director will track existing and prospective donors in order to maintain and grow the Fund’s budget.

Managing all fund-related fundraising activities including writing proposals, reports, and meeting with donor prospects in partnership with the Development Director.

Manage all fund-related program staff and contractors, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, coaching, and assessing assigned staff.

Demonstrate inclusive leadership while coaching, managing performance, and leveraging staff to execute programs within parameters including quality, timelines, and grant related compliance.

Managing financial and other resources, and provide creative solutions to staff and external stakeholders to achieve program goals.

Own the Fund’s budget, including working with the Finance Director to develop and monitor the Fund’s annual budget, and oversee spending within budget and policy parameters.

Review reports, analyze data, and evaluate information to mitigate risk, educate, and inform appropriately.

Work with the Communications Department to help elevate the role and impact of the Fund to reach both internal and external stakeholders.

Participating in organizational development and change processes, including serving on committees or special project teams.

Manage special projects and other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree with ten (10) years of program management experience preferred; Five (5) years in philanthropy as a grantmaker in-field level or social movements preferred.

Experience using systems and tools such as Salesforce, Zoom, Google Suite, Slack, Asana.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Personal/ Behavioral Attributes)

Demonstrated experience working and building relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Ability to interact and network effectively with all levels of staff, including senior leadership.

Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and to think conceptually, strategically, and learn quickly.

Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously.

Ability to identify and mitigate risks to the program.

This job operates in a professional, virtual, home office or co‑working environment, with local and national travel. In line with Borealis’ commitments to racial equity and disability justice, our current policy is that no staff member travel or attendance at in‑person meetings is required at this time. This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including a laptop computer and cell phone. The employee is generally required to spend long periods of time sitting, typing, and working at a computer. Application Instructions
Please upload your Resume and Cover Letter in a single PDF document (with resume first). Why are you interested in working for a philanthropic intermediary that centers racial equity and the intersections with class, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability and how these values connect to your own lived experience; How would you approach your work while centering these values within a national, remote, startup and explain how these 3 aspects of the work uniquely influence what is needed within your department.

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