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Program Director

Employer
The Glaser Progress Foundation
Location
Wedgwood, Washington, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 7, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Climate Change
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
About the
Position

The new Program Director role is based at the Foundation's
Seattle office and will serve a critical function in supporting the
Trustee's vision. The Program Director will work closely with the
Trustee and the Executive Director to develop long- and short-term
direction, goals, and objectives to guide the Foundation.
The
Program Director will also play a substantive role in managing
daily operations. As a part of a small team, the Program Director
will have internally and externally facing responsibilities,
driving analysis of unsolicited and solicited grant proposals,
performing research, engaging with partners and in public settings,
bringing intellectual prowess to strategy discussions, and directly
engaging with the Trustee to gauge his direction, thinking and
approaches. The right candidate will thrive and grow, continuing
the Foundation's catalytic approaches, and will be the leading
candidate for Executive Director succession.
The Program Director's job scope will span topical issues,
methodologies, and approaches, responding to opportunities
identified by the Trustee, as well as themselves identifying or
clarifying opportunities, particularly to strengthen the focus and
outcomes in Health and Climate Change and Democracy Reform and is
expected to play a vital thought partnership role in these
initiatives to develop independent, highly leveraged initiatives
and projects.

Position
Priorities

The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director
and work directly with the Trustee and Executive Director on
specific projects and initiatives.
In the first 18-24 months,
the top priorities for the position include:

Work with Trustee and Executive Director to develop long and
short-term goals and strategic plans across the Foundation and each
program area, including conducting research, landscape analysis and
gap analysis for independent projects and initiatives proposed by
the Trustee and Executive Director.

Play a leadership role in conceiving, owning, and driving
strategy, management, and operations, especially for the Health and
Climate Change, and Democracy Reform program areas, catalyzing the
Foundation's approaches, partnerships, and impacts.

Stay current on conditions and trends in program areas as they
relate to the Foundation's initiatives, objectives, and program
goals.

Prepare thorough and concise analyses of proposed grants,
nonprofit organizations and NGOs, and independent initiatives and
projects, including financial analyses. Receive, review, analyze,
and prioritize all grant proposals, inquiries, and submissions for
Trustee and Managing Board consideration.

Evaluate and prepare reports regarding the progress, outcomes
and impacts of grants, programs, projects, and initiatives.

Play a leading role in helping to create, develop and
strengthen Foundation communications and marketing, including
launch of new website for the Foundation and social media
outreach.

Represent the Foundation to the general public, grantees,
consultants, other funders and Foundation partners.
Help
conduct outreach to potential funding and program partners.

Essential
Qualifications

Demonstrated passion for and commitment to social justice,
equity and fairness with significant experience leveraging impact
in a diversity of focus areas.
Knowledge and experience with one or more of the Foundation's
program areas, most importantly at the intersection of Climate
Change and Health, and/or Democracy Reform.
10+ years of experience in the private or nonprofit sectors,
with increasing management responsibility.
Experience creating, developing, and leading projects,
initiatives, or organizations. Entrepreneurial, with demonstrated
initiative and capacity to work independently.
Effective public speaker and writer for and to different
audiences, including media and the general public. Demonstrated
understanding of how to leverage communications experts,
strategies, and tactics to achieve impact.
Must be able to think, communicate, and act strategically and
with resolve. Intellectually curious.
Must be able and capable of working collegially with others
while maintaining focus on the Foundation's program goals and
objectives.
Demonstrated understanding of the purpose and function of a
family foundation, including working effectively with a Trustee,
and directed grant-making and initiatives.
Demonstrated knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, software skills,
etc.
Bachelor's degree in economics, law, non-profit management,
communications, or similar field or a field related to one or more
of the Foundation's program areas.

Job
Requirements

Ability to travel as needed, locally, nationally and/or
internationally.
Must be able to pass criminal background check.

Compensation
$120,000 - $145,000 DOE.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance,
generous employer contribution to retirement plan beginning at end
of first year, three weeks' paid vacation and sick leave.

Application
Process
The Glaser Progress Foundation has
retained Jan Glick & Associates, LLC to facilitate this search
on their behalf.
To apply, interested candidates
should e-mail their cover letter and resume to: programdirGPF@janglick.com
E-mail applications with a cover
letter are required.
The position is open until
filled. The Chronicle of Philanthropy. Keywords: Program Manager, Location: Seattle, WA - 98115

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