REACH Program Director
Borealis Philanthropy - Remote
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
About
Unique and Preferred Capacities for REACH Director
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
Responsibilities Program Strategy
Overseeing grantmaking process and activities, donor relations, and fundraising
In collaboration with the team, design, lead, and implement all programmatic strategies related to assigned funds with input from the department head, program staff,
Driving program planning and execution in collaboration with team members and other internal and external stakeholders
Providing programmatic, administrative, and budgetary leadership and oversight for assigned fund.
Monitoring and evaluating programmatic effectiveness
Donor Engagement and Fundraising
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.
Exploring and engaging in cross-fund prospective fundraising conversations and opportunities.
In collaboration with the fund team plan, prepare for, and lead engaging donor educational opportunities, webinars, meetings, and events.
Fund Leadership
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.
Serve as the principal point of contact for the fund, and build and maintain relationships with prospective grantee partners, grantees, and other constituents.
Communicate Impact
Work with the Communications Department to help elevate the role and impact of the Fund to reach both internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in public engagements and communications to represent the program, including sector-related conferences/events, blogging, media interviews, grantee learning and engagement events, external workshops etc.
Other Duties
Submitting and approving expense reports and approving timecards by stated deadlines.
Attending all staff meetings and required trainings and events.
Participating in organizational development and change processes, including serving on committees or special project teams.
Model Borealis’ culture and values; align outcomes, practices, and communications within the organization’s culture.
Manage special projects and other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree with ten (10) years of program management experience preferred; or a combination of education and experience.
Five (5) years in philanthropy as a grantmaker in-field level or social movements preferred.
Five (5) years of experience leading and supervising staff.
Five (5) years of fundraising experience.
Experience facilitating group conversations of varying sizes.
Experience using systems and tools such as Salesforce, Zoom, Google Suite, Slack, Asana.
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Personal/ Behavioral Attributes)
Excellent communications skills and experience designing/developing communications products in a variety of formats.
Demonstrated problem-solving, solution development, and analytical skills.
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.
Work Environment (Conditions and Physical Demands) 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. If team members are interested in attending in‑person events, Borealis will, as needed, work to make reasonable accommodations to ensure their health and safety.
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. May require the ability to occasionally lift and transport items. Accommodations will be made based on ability and accessibility.
Application Instructions Please upload your Resume and Cover Letter in a single PDF document (with resume first). In your cover letter, please detail your experience, qualifications, and answer the following questions: 1. 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; and 2. 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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Languages
- English
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