Paul M. Angell Family Foundation · 1 month ago
Vice President of Programs
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$290K/yr - $330K/yr
12+ years expThe Paul M. Angell Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization focused on funding community-led solutions. The Vice President of Programs will lead the Foundation's grantmaking efforts, ensuring they are strategic and equitable while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement across program areas.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and oversight for PMAFF’s grantmaking
Partner with program directors to ensure alignment of grantmaking strategies with the Foundation’s mission and goals
Pilot new grantmaking areas or models, testing innovative approaches to philanthropy
Lead the creation of frameworks for impact measurement, evaluation, and organizational learning
Advise the CEO and Board on philanthropic trends, program opportunities, and sector best practices
Represent PMAFF externally, sharing learnings and strengthening partnerships across the philanthropic ecosystem
Foster an environment that encourages staff development, learning, and cross-program collaboration
Support program directors as they build and manage their teams, ensuring a healthy, inclusive, and collaborative culture
Model empathetic, values-based leadership that promotes inclusion, trust, and accountability
Hire, supervise, and evaluate program directors, ensuring alignment with organizational values and performance goals
Serve as a thought partner and coach to senior program staff, helping navigate strategic or operational challenges as needed
Design and implement frameworks for evaluation, reflection, and learning for PMAFF’s grantmaking as a whole
Lead efforts to analyze and communicate the impact of PMAFF’s grantmaking internally and externally
Work with program directors to ensure grantmaking data and qualitative insights are integrated into decision-making
Facilitate learning sessions with staff and board to assess progress, challenges, and opportunities for course correction
Promote a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement, where experimentation and honest feedback are valued
Partner with the grants management team to ensure grantmaking systems and processes are efficient, equitable, and transparent
Collaborate with finance team to develop and manage grantmaking budget, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
Support cross-program initiatives and identify opportunities for shared learning and coordinated funding strategies
Collaborate with the Talent and Culture team on human capital projects and strategy
Contribute to organizational planning and operational decision-making as part of the senior leadership team
Represent the Foundation in funder collaboratives and at convenings, seminars, official forums, conferences, and external meetings
Convene meetings with grantee partners and funders
Build strategic partnerships and relationships with peer funders, nonprofit leaders, and sector experts
Collaborate with communications consultants to share stories of grantee impact and elevate voices from the communities PMAFF serves
Participate in board meetings and collaborate with staff on preparing agendas and materials
Participate in educational opportunities, professional networks, and conferences
Participate in regular team meetings, planning sessions, and cross-program learning efforts to align with goals and share knowledge
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressively responsible experience in philanthropy or a related field; some prior grantmaking/philanthropic experience is required
Prior experience working in nonprofit sector
Proven success managing people, programs, and budgets
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating grantmaking strategies
Experience integrating evaluation and learning into organizational planning and practice
Prior experience leading through organizational growth and change
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strategic thinker with strong analytical and project management abilities
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work autonomously as well as within a team
Commitment to equity and justice in grantmaking, operations, and organizational culture
Ability to travel periodically for site visits, convenings, and conferences
Operates with a deep understanding of equity and values diversity in all aspects of the work
Exhibits awareness of and works to address one's own privileges, biases, and cultural preferences and how they impact collaboration
Skilled in building and maintaining authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders
Demonstrates the values of the Foundation, including Excellence, Respect, Humility, Authenticity, and Collaboration
A lifelong learner who brings a growth mindset and is energized by contributing to an evolving organizational culture
Capable of processing complex information and making sound decisions
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and manage change effectively
An empathetic and thoughtful contributor to internal culture-building efforts during a time of growth and organizational development
Maintains confidentiality in all matters related to the foundation and its stakeholders
Collaborative, adaptable, and organized, balancing multiple priorities with clarity and calm
Constructive and solution-oriented, offering feedback with respect and care
Resilient and steady under pressure, helping maintain focus and perspective
Benefits
Healthcare: 100% paid Platinum PPO health insurance premium for employees and 80% for dependents or family.
Dental and Vision: 100% paid premium for employees, dependents, and family.
403b retirement savings plan employer contributions match: After three months of employment, the Foundation will contribute up to 9% of the employee’s salary—5% will be an outright contribution, and the Foundation will match up to 4% of the employee’s contribution to the plan.
In addition to vacation, holidays, wellness, and sick days, the PMAFF offices are closed from December 26th through New Year’s Day annually, and employees’ salaries are paid during this closure.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave for a birth parent, non-birth parent, or adoption.
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Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
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