FIDELITY FOUNDATIONS ยท 14 hours ago
Program Officer, President's Office
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expFIDELITY FOUNDATIONS is a group of private foundations focused on societal challenges and community development. The Program Officer will support the President by managing special projects, conducting research, and ensuring operational efficiency within the organization.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Cesar Mieses
Responsibilities
Prepare and triage relevant information in preparation for meetings
Support the development of meeting agendas
Attend key meetings with the President to capture notes, action items, and next steps
Support existing mechanisms for transferring information and knowledge from Trustees and the President to respective leaders and teams
Create a system for maintaining accurate and secure records
Establish and document standard operating procedures for more consistent work output, including tracking of action items
Identify new systems and technologies to further advance and/or automate processes, where possible
Implement efficient ways of managing special projects and interests across the Foundations and provide scaffolding for other program teams
Assist the President in assessing and advancing special projects and interests by conducting due diligence through site visits, in-depth material reviews, financial analysis, and other activities
When appropriate, work closely with functional teams and/or other program directors to develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for grants and/or special initiatives
Develop and refine proposal requests and prepare detailed written analyses and grant recommendations for the President and, ultimately, Trustee approval
Support grant administrative processes, including inputting relevant and timely information into the grants management system
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 6-8 years of related work; experience in philanthropy or non-profit management is strongly preferred, but not required
Analytical skills and experience, particularly in conducting basic financial analysis and due diligence for organizations and capacity-building projects
Excellent communication skills, including strong writing and the ability to develop and present compelling narratives on complex topics
High-level relationship building and interpersonal skills (e.g., collaborative, diplomatic, able to tailor communication to varied audiences) and a customer-service mindset
A proven track record of delivering against goals
Developed areas of special knowledge or expertise and demonstrated interest and commitment to becoming expert in a variety of issue areas
Ability to multi-task and work flexibly and creatively within a fast-moving, changing, and complex environment
Experience developing and executing against strategic priorities
Exceptional judgment, integrity, humility, and respect for confidentiality
Ability to move work forward independently while collaborating with a team and applying a keen eye to detail
Benefits
Annual performance-based bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
FIDELITY FOUNDATIONS
Based in Boston, the Fidelity Foundations advance community vibrancy through capacity-building investments in nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, New England, and select metropolitan areas across the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase