Cross-Foundation Program Officer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, refinement and adaptation of grantmaking strategies and in planning future program strategies, as needed
• Aid in the design of new initiatives
• Identify prospective grant recipients and work with prospective grantees to develop proposals that advance grantmaking strategies
• Review and evaluate proposals
• Conduct background research and due diligence, prepare grant recommendations for administrative and Board consideration, and respond to unsuccessful proposals
• Maintain a caseload of active grants, review periodic reports and maintain accurate records and constructive contact with grantees
• Organize meetings of prospective grantees, grantees, program advisors, and others in relevant fields
• Keep abreast of current events, developments and issues in the field to maintain a balanced and objective perspective and approach to grantmaking

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Write extensively for internal purposes
• Build and sustain relationships with colleagues across the Foundation, and with leaders, actors and organizations in relevant fields, including the public and commercial sectors
• Represent the Foundation at conferences and other public events, including as speaker or panel participant

Qualifications

• Graduate training and at least five years’ experience working as a policy professional, researcher or practitioner in a relevant nonprofit or academic field preferred; previous grantmaking or grant seeking experience is desirable
• Seasoned generalist with the ability to work across multiple subject areas
• Solid grounding in the theory, history and trends in a relevant area of work; a strong grasp of relevant empirical research and theoretical literature; and a good understanding of the substance and dynamics of public policies relevant to the work of the program(s)
• Able to make effective connections among research, policy and practice and to work productively with government, community-based organizations, and academic institutions
• Working knowledge of relevant government policies and programs
• Excellent analytical and communications skills, including writing and public speaking
• Self-confident, collegial, and diplomatic, with an appreciation of the role of a grantmaking institution
• Computer literate, with a high level of comfort with new applications
• Effectiveness in interpersonal relations with a proven ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to organize and convey problems and issues clearly and succinctly
• Ease with and openness to people who hold diverse views
• A talent for managing multiple tasks with significant initiative

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• The work environment is an office setting.
• Intermittent physical activities will include bending, reaching, sitting, and moving around the office during working hours.