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Cleveland Foundation · 1 hour ago

Program Director, Grow Our Region

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $160K/yr

7+ years exp

The Cleveland Foundation, established in 1914, is the world's first and one of the largest community foundations, dedicated to enhancing the lives of all residents of Greater Cleveland. The Program Director, Grow Our Region will lead the strategic design, execution, and management of the Foundation’s Grow Our Region portfolio, focusing on advancing economic competitiveness and fostering community prosperity.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Deliver a strategic investment plan and drive the implementation of the "Grow Our Region" pillar of the Foundation’s Impact Agenda, ensuring adherence to its principles, goals, and strategies

Lead and convene a cross-departmental team of Program Officers, Philanthropic Advisors and others to drive measurable impact and to mobilize resources towards the strategic goals and objectives of the Grow Our Region pillar including, but not limited to grantmaking, policy, donor-engaged giving and other resources

Convene partners, drive cross-sector visioning and lead systems-level change in Cleveland in economic development, workforce and talent development, sustainable regional growth, transportation, arts and culture and natural resources

Translate the Impact Agenda into actionable program initiatives, annual work plans, and measurable objectives

Assess the effectiveness of the strategies and recommend adjustments or refinements based on data, community feedback, and emerging best practices

Lead and manage the Grow Our Region portfolio, including proposal development, stakeholder management, and evaluation in alignment with the Impact Agenda

Design and manage strategies and guidelines that advance the goals of Grow Our Region while conducting due diligence to ensure proposals align with priorities and philanthropic principles

Support and strengthen partners through capacity building, problem solving, site visits, and outcome tracking to ensure accountability and community impact

Work collaboratively with Impact team members to identify metrics and routinely measure the impact and effectiveness of initiatives and grants

Prepare compelling reports and presentations on program outcomes and impact for internal stakeholders, the Board of Directors, donors, and the broader community

Stay current with best practices, research, and emerging trends in community development, urban planning, and neighborhood revitalization, using insights and active listening to inform program adjustments and future strategies

Manage performance with rigor and transparency, ensuring resources are allocated responsibly, strategically, and in ways that maximize philanthropic impact for the communities served

Provide mentorship to program officers, philanthropic advisors, associates or support staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Contribute to the Foundation’s overall strategic planning and organizational development

Identify and foster strategic partnerships that enhance the Foundation’s ability to execute the Grow Our Region pillar and achieve shared goals

Cultivate strong relationships with community leaders, grassroots organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders

Serve as a visible and trusted representative of the Foundation in the community

Qualification

Community engagementBudget managementStrategic decision-makingPublic policyWorkforce developmentUrban studiesPartnership buildingSoftware proficiencyCommunicationTeamwork & CollaborationProblem-SolvingAdaptabilityCritical thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in public policy, business, workforce development, urban studies or a related field

Ability to work independently and collaboratively to drive progress in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Strong management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities

Experience in navigating, planning and executing in complex environments

Demonstrated critical thinking and strategic decision-making skills

Proven track record of successfully engaging diverse community stakeholders and building effective partnerships

Demonstrated expertise in budget management, including the ability to assess organizational sustainability and align resource allocation with philanthropic goals

Proficiency in relevant software, including Canva, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and grant management systems

Preferred

Master's degree in public policy, business, urban planning and development, urban studies, economic development, or a related field

Company

Cleveland Foundation

Established in 1914, the Cleveland Foundation is the world’s first community foundation and one of the largest today, with assets of $2.5 billion and annual grants of more than $100 million.

Founded in 1914

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

51-200 employees