Are you passionate about transforming how funding reaches community leaders around the world? Do you thrive in an environment in which you can lead a team dynamically, collaboratively, and strategically to deliver collective impact?
GlobalGiving is looking for a seasoned and innovative leader with experience in grantmaking, community-led development, and nonprofit management to join our Program team as Director, Global Grantmaking and Strategic Programs (GGSP).
As Director, you will contribute to GlobalGiving’s impact goals by managing the development and implementation of strategic funding programs and grantmaking policies, processes, and operations that advance our mission and multi-year strategy. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, GlobalGiving operates as a public grantmaking foundation, and our growing annual portfolio of more than $100 million includes more than $30 million in disaster response funds.
You will be joining GlobalGiving at a transformative time as we implement and iterate on our new 2030 strategic plan and redesign long-held systems, teams, and processes to become more equitable, community-led, and achieve new levels of impact. GlobalGiving aims to grow from providing approximately $100 million annually in flexible funding to nonprofit partners around the world to $300 million annually - a 200% increase - and to do so more equitably. This position will oversee the programmatic delivery of our grantmaking and strategic programs to support that growth and ensure funds help accelerate community-led change.
You will be a member of the Program leadership team, contribute to program strategy, and provide oversight of the organization’s grantmaking and strategic programs. You will collaborate closely with members of the Program, Product, Growth, Marketing, Executive, and other leadership teams to elevate and strategize on GlobalGiving’s products and services, grantmaking and strategic programming opportunities, and address roadblocks.
You will carefully determine and track team goals, provide valuable intel and analysis on initiatives, and lead ongoing projects with an aim to both streamline and increase flexibility for internal and external customers. You should be knowledgeable about and committed to tracking, documenting, analyzing, and utilizing data in strategic planning and decision-making. You will lead the achievement of team-level grant management objectives and contribute to the organization's Key Performance Indicators.
You will lead the evolution of the newly formed Global Grantmaking and Strategic Program team, the result of bringing two previously separate functions (global corporate grantmaking and disaster response) together. You will also guide GlobalGiving's expansion into new cause-based grantmaking areas. You will be expected to find creative solutions to enable efficient and strategic responses to internal and external challenges and opportunities, balancing against the long-term development and stability of the communities we serve. You will lead the refinement of processes and create documentation for the current state of operations, knowing that they may likely need to be revised again when new systems are in place.
The Global Grantmaking and Strategic Programs team currently delivers a range of programming, including:
Grantmaking for Companies - GlobalGiving powers grantmaking for companies to nonprofits around the world. GlobalGiving’s corporate grantmaking approach is rooted in a commitment to fostering sustainable and impactful partnerships. We believe in building long-term relationships that go beyond traditional funding models, focusing on collaboration, transparency, and shared values. By aligning corporate partners with our mission to empower local communities, we create meaningful opportunities for companies to make a tangible difference in the areas where they operate. We work closely with corporate partners to understand their goals and objectives, tailoring grantmaking solutions that not only support their corporate responsibility initiatives but also drive positive change in the communities we serve. Through strategic investments and ongoing collaboration, we strive to create a sustainable impact that benefits both the corporate partners and the communities they support.
Grantmaking in Disaster Response - We support local communities in the aftermath of disasters caused by natural hazards and humanitarian crises through advisory services and delivery of GlobalGiving disaster responses. In disaster grantmaking, our focus is on sharing power, eliminating barriers to equitable disaster relief and recovery, fostering strong relationships, and providing long-lasting support so communities are better prepared for future disasters.
We have a collaborative work atmosphere where everyone’s input and ideas are valued. We’re committed to work-life balance and offer everyone opportunities to learn, experiment, and grow. Since creative, enthusiastic employees are our most valued resource and the basis for our success, we take great care in how we attract, hire, and support our employees for a successful career. If you care about collaboration, curiosity, communication excellence, and continuous improvement, this position is right for you.
You will oversee and manage a multi-million-dollar programmatic portfolio, ensuring that policies and processes are in place to manage risk and ensure compliance whilst maximizing a trust-based and equitable approach for nonprofit community partners in line with GlobalGiving’s mission. As the Director, you will inspire, guide, and support a team of 16, mostly remote, staff across grantmaking, grants operations, and strategic programming. You will expand and deepen collaboration across the philanthropic, aid, and social impact sectors, serving as an expert voice and thought leader on our grantmaking philosophy through donor engagement and active participation in external events and speaking engagements.
For our team to be a great fit for you, the following qualifications should resonate with you:
In addition, the ideal candidate would also have some or all of the following qualifications:
Benefits include flexible work hours, remote work options, up to 5 weeks of paid time off per year, professional development opportunities, and a meaningful job where you can go home at night and say, "Today, my work helped more than 700 kids get their essential health and educational needs met." (One of many true stories.) And of course, we've also got you covered with benefits like health care, dental/vision, paid family leave, paid sabbaticals, commuter benefits, and 401K.
This is a U.S. remote full-time position reporting to the Chief Program Officer. GlobalGiving has an office in Washington, D.C., if you prefer to be office-based. If you intend to apply as a remote worker, be prepared to speak about your experience with remote employment and team management in the recruitment process. You will be expected to travel to the D.C. office periodically.
Applicants must reside in the United States. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have legal authorization to work in the United States for the duration of this permanent position. GlobalGiving does not sponsor employment visas.
In efforts to safeguard the health of our employees and their families, GlobalGiving requires all employees to adhere to GlobalGiving’s COVID-19 Policy and Procedures upon their start date.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.