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Manager, Global Philanthropy, The Council on Foundations

The Organization – The Council on Foundations

The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance the greater good. Building on our 75-year history, the Council supports over 850 member organizations in the United States and around the world to build trust in philanthropy, expand pathways to giving, engage broader perspectives, and co-create solutions that will lead to a better future for all.

Position Overview:

Note: This job is primarily remote, with up to 25% travel required. Starting salary range of $74,500-$83,200. Salary range is based on Washington, D.C./DMV area. Compensation will be adjusted for other geographic locations. A resume and cover letter is required for consideration. In your cover letter please indicate why you are applying for the job and why you believe you are a good fit. 

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management & Program Implementation

  • Serve as lead internal project manager for the Council’s global program.
  • Regularly convene and engage internal stakeholders across departments to ensure coordination and alignment of the global program.
  • Lead internal communications activities related to the global program.
  • Provide administrative support to VP, Membership Development & Finance for global calls, meetings, events, and support on global-related contracts and vendors.
  • Lead on tracking all key performance indicators and other performance data related to the global program.
  • Maintain internal knowledge management systems for the global program (including via SharePoint, Salesforce, and Teams).

Content and Relationships

  • Lead oversight and maintenance of Council webpages about the Councils global program.
  • Support the Director, Engagement with global issue research, content creation, and regular newsletters.
  • Develop an understanding of leading US foundations and overall sector trends in global grantmaking.
  • Support the Council’s Development team with resource mobilization for the global program, including funder prospecting, proposal development, and grant reporting.
  • Support the Council’s relationships and engagement with peer global philanthropy networks in the US and abroad.
  • Serve as the internal point of contact for non-US members of the Council, providing support for requests for information, introductions, and/or requested philanthropic resources.

Events and Logistics

  • Support the implementation of all global activities, including those led by other internal teams – such as policy and advocacy efforts, publications, training, webinars, and peer events.
  • Support the implementation of in-person events alongside the Council’s Programs Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on international issues, global philanthropy, and/or global civil society.  An undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred, but not required.
  • Lived experience outside the US is preferred.
  • Direct experience working at a grantmaking organization is preferred.

POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent project management experience, with a proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience facilitating meetings and designing virtual or in-person programs.
  • Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
  • Prior experience supporting publications or producing organizational web content preferred.
  • Ability to spot trends, gather and analyze insights from networks, and translate that information into opportunities that support the Councils’ mission.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES (REQUIRED OF ALL STAFF):

  • Ability to actively engage in, demonstrate commitment to the Council’s Operating Principles and Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion values.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to listen well, and positively represent the organization and its mission.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to identify and solve problems efficiently and quickly.
  • Ability to manage many and/or differing tasks, maintain productivity, and successfully meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work effectively and positively both independently and on a team with a range of individuals and working styles, and with people at all organization levels including staff, board members, foundation officers, donors, and vendors.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sensitively with a broad range of diverse groups, including with geographically diverse partners.
  • Experience or ability to use CRM database solutions, preferably Salesforce.
  • Proficient skill in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES, PLUS EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The Council’s operating principles and race, equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI)commitments exist to guide how staff interact with and treat one another, members, vendors, and the philanthropic sector.  Staff are expected to consistently demonstrate the principles, and actively support commitments to building an inclusive culture.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and possibly internationally, including overnight trips.

How to Apply

Please follow this URL to apply on the COF website: https://apply.workable.com/council-on-foundations/ and to learn more about our Heatlh and Wellness benefits.

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