[Hiring] Senior Director of Programs @Neighborhood Funders Group

Role Description

The Senior Director of Programs will manage NFG’s Program Team and directly supervise 4-5 program staff. The Senior Director of Programs will work closely with program staff to direct programming toward NFG’s strategic vision. The role will shape programmatic strategy, development, and funder organizing goals and impact. It is expected that the Senior Director of Programs will travel for in-person events, site visits, member meetings, and partner conferences as needed. We estimate that candidates will have about 7-10 years of relevant experience. The Senior Director of Programs will report to the Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Program Team Leadership and Supervision:
  • Develop, lead and supervise a strong and integrated Program Team.
  • Provide strategic guidance and content support to program staff in designing and conducting programming (such as webinars, learning visits, strategy meetings, community calls, etc).
  • Lead internal Program Team meetings to ensure regular programming that is consistent and relevant.
  • Maximize learning, efficiency, and impact across programs through regular learning and evaluation efforts.
  • In partnership with the Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships, lead the development and implementation of an annual program workplan and budget.
  • Provide coaching, capacity building training and ongoing support to program staff.
  • Oversee contracts and agreements with program consultants and other relevant vendors.
• Program Organizing Strategy and Funder Engagement:
  • Develop and coordinate high-level funder organizing strategy for NFG’s programs.
  • Ensure that rural organizing efforts are uplifted and embedded in core programming.
  • Track and maintain key relationships and partnerships with other affinity groups and organizations.
  • Work with program leads to recruit prospective members and build relationships with current members.
  • Support program staff in developing and facilitating strong program leadership meetings and events.
  • Support engagement with funders to build a shared identity and surface collective priorities.
• Integration of Programmatic Work across Departments:
  • Support the planning, execution, and follow-up for department integration across programs.
  • Track emerging themes and common program threads as well as timely social justice issues.
  • Ensure NFG programs propose and design relevant sessions for NFG’s biennial National Convening.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of grant proposals and reports, as needed.
  • Participate in monthly Managers meetings and ensure appropriate communications and systems are developed.

Qualifications

• At least 7-10 years combined experience working in philanthropy and community organizing.
• At least 3-5 years of demonstrated management experience of director or manager level staff.
• Ability to operationalize organizing strategy and vision into high-impact programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of rural organizing and rural community needs.
• Strong facilitative leadership, team-building, and capacity-building skills.
• Ability to work productively in a fast-paced organization.
• Very strong communication skills exhibited in written and verbal communications.
• Proficiency in various CRMs, especially Salesforce.
• Strong understanding of community organizing, power building, and movement infrastructure.
• Experience centering racial justice in programmatic, grantmaking, or organizational decisions.
• Ability to travel at least 25% of the time is required for the role.

Benefits

• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Generous leave.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• NFG practices a four-day work week, with operations between Mondays and Thursdays.

Company Description

Neighborhood Funders Group (NFG) is a membership organization that organizes philanthropy so that Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities and low-income communities thrive. NFG was established in 1980 and engages philanthropic institutions and their staff across the U.S. to accelerate racial, gender, economic, disability, and climate justice.