Program Officer, Regional

About the Organization

The Fidelity Foundations are a group of private foundations that fund a diverse set of programs on a national scale. The Foundations are committed to advancing the long-term vibrancy of communities through capacity-building investments in non-profits from across arts and culture, education, conservation, medical science, and economic opportunity. With a deep history of funding organizations in Boston and New England for over 50 years, we also support non-profits that strengthen communities in other regions where Fidelity Investments employees live and work.

Today, the Foundations are at an important and exciting stage in our organizational history, having grown and evolved in recent years. As a capacity-building funder, we seek to make catalytic, lasting investments in non-profits at strategic inflection points and support projects that substantially enhance their impact and sustainability. Our values of excellence, integrity, respect, collaboration, and humility guide our grantmaking, which is executed quietly, with most grants carrying external anonymity.

Through its regional program, Fidelity Foundations make grants to non-profits across sector focus areas, prioritizing place-based giving in 10 communities: Albuquerque, NM; Covington, KY/Cincinnati, OH; Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; Denver, CO; Jacksonville, FL; Jersey City, NJ; Merrimack, NH; Raleigh/Durham, NC; Salt Lake City, UT; and Smithfield, RI.

About the Role

As a member of the Fidelity Foundations’ regional program staff, the Program Officer will develop, manage, and evaluate a portfolio of philanthropic investments focused on capacity-building in select regions. The role involves understanding local contexts, contributing to strategy development, and cultivating relationships with grantees and stakeholders. The Program Officer will represent the Foundations and its Trustees to external partners and participate in cross-portfolio programmatic efforts.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Execution & Proposal Alignment
  • Gain a deep understanding of sector or regional context and develop responsive, impactful grants aligned to strategy.
  • Contribute to research and strategy development in collaboration with the Foundations’ Insights and Impact team.
  • Evaluate grant effectiveness against objectives and overall portfolio performance.
• Grant Cultivation & Stewardship
  • Identify and cultivate potential grant opportunities through relationship-building and prospecting.
  • Assess and advance proposals via due diligence, site visits, financial analysis, and material reviews.
  • Steward relationships with grantees through regular communication, thought partnership, and resource-sharing.
• Sector Knowledge & Learning
  • Maintain an active calendar of networking and learning sessions with sector experts, nonprofit partners, and peer foundations.
  • Stay abreast of nonprofit trends, best practices, and relevant media/literature; attend conferences to broaden knowledge.
• Presence & Communication
  • Develop and refine proposal requests; prepare detailed analyses and grant recommendations for senior management and Trustee approval.
  • Communicate clearly and adaptively, tailoring messaging to audiences and translating input into actionable steps.
• Grant Administration & Data Management
  • Support grant administrative processes, including timely data entry into the grants management system.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of related work experience; philanthropy or non-profit management experience strongly preferred.
• Analytical skills, including basic financial analysis and due diligence for organizations and capacity-building projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with strong writing ability and experience developing compelling narratives on complex topics.
• High-level relationship-building and interpersonal skills (collaborative, diplomatic, audience-aware) with a customer-service mindset.
• Proven track record of delivering against goals in fast-moving, complex environments.
• Developed expertise in issue areas and commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to multi-task, work flexibly, and execute strategic priorities independently while collaborating with a team.
• Exceptional judgment, integrity, humility, and respect for confidentiality.

This position is based in Boston, MA, on a hybrid schedule with a weekly in-person requirement. Successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive background check.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $120,000–$215,000 per year, with placement varying based on responsibilities, skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus.

Benefits

The Fidelity Foundations offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and additional employee benefits.