Established in 1926 by a prominent, reform-minded physician and his suffragist
wife, the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation is a leading
supporter of social science research for Los Angeles County. It is also the oldest
private foundation in the city.
Each year, the foundation spends up to three million dollars distributing grants
and scholarships to individuals at public and private institutions, most of them
local. Those funds, in turn, are used to encourage study and research into the
underlying causes of social problems within Los Angeles and to recommend ways
of addressing them.
In 2022, the Haynes Trustees adopted a new Governance & Democracy
Grantmaking Initiative to strengthen democracy and advance good governance
within the Los Angeles region. The new initiative is firmly rooted in the Haynes
Foundation’s rich history, enduring mission, and near century of work bridging
quality academic research and action to identify and advance solutions to
complex regional challenges.
The specific focus on governance and democracy emerged from conversations
around the Haynes trustees’ own board table, and beyond, in gatherings and
interviews with diverse experts and leaders across multiple sectors and subject
areas.
Guided by regional voices calling for actionable solutions to drive positive change,
our new initiative seeks to support solution-focused research that provides data to
shape innovative, evidence-based problem-solving. In fulfilling its historic mission
to address pressing regional issues, the foundation is looking to fund both
planning and research grants that include multisector partners such as academic
researchers, stakeholders, and policy makers.
Over the years, the foundation has funded hundreds of important urban studies in
education, transportation, local government, elections, public safety, demographics, public personal services, and natural resources. In doing so, the foundation has remained true to its founder’s philosophy and mission of promoting the social betterment and well-being of humankind.
ABOUT THE POSITION
THE HAYNES FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR is a new position working in
close partnership with the Haynes Foundation Board of Trustees. The ED will play
a pivotal role in ensuring the foundation’s program success and impact; building a
positive community presence and profile; creating a fulfilling work environment
that reflects the foundation’s mission and values; and providing steady
organizational and fiscal management. At the same time, with experience and
ease around civic life, the executive director will help shape and implement the
foundation’s new grantmaking initiatives and processes; solicit and present
proposals to the trustees; enliven and inform public awareness about the
foundation’s focus, mission, and goals; and convene and connect academic
researchers, community stakeholders, and regional policy makers to collaborate
on innovative projects that advance good governance and strengthen democracy
in Los Angeles County.
FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES include helping to chart
a new course for the foundation while creatively expanding ways to leverage the
foundation’s resources and forging innovative, solution-oriented partnerships with
academic, nonprofit, philanthropic, and public sector leaders; being strategic in
funding; demonstrating deep passion for the foundation’s programmatic focus
areas; modernizing administrative processes; evaluating the impact of the
foundation’s grantmaking; and supporting the Board of Trustees in making
difficult decisions about funding priorities, grant awards, and program
architecture.
COMPENSATION
SALARY: $250K+
The foundation also offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation
and sick time, thirteen paid holidays, a health-care allowance, vehicle lease or
stipend, retirement contribution, and a discretionary annual performance bonus.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please submit your resume and a one-page cover
letter expressing your interest in this position, sharing your qualifications, and
describing why you are passionate about advancing good governance and
strengthening democracy in the Los Angeles region, to
Haynes[email protected]. Please write “Haynes Foundation ED
Application” in the subject line of your email.
The Haynes Foundation has retained The Chambers Consulting Group, specializing in mission driven executive searches, for this executive director search. If you have questions, please contact Mary Chambers at [email protected] or at 213-393-8800.
Click here: https://haynesfoundation.org/hiring-executive-director/ for more about
the Haynes Foundation, the full job description, directions on how to apply for this
position, and an overview of the foundation’s new governance and democracy
grantmaking initiative.
COMPENSATION
SALARY: $250K+ Commensurate with skills and experience. The foundation also offers a generous benefits package, including paid vacation and sick time, thirteen paid holidays, a health-care allowance and retirement contribution, vehicle lease or stipend, and a discretionary annual performance bonus.
HOW TO APPLY
Click here for more information or to apply. (for more about the Haynes Foundation, the full job description, directions on how to apply for this position, and an overview of the foundation’s new governance and democracy grantmaking initiative.). APPLY
We are partnering with Mary Chambers of the Chambers Consulting Group for this recruitment. To apply for this position, please submit a résumé and one-page cover letter expressing your interest in this position, sharing your qualifications, and describing why you are passionate about advancing good governance and strengthening democracy in Los Angeles County to [email protected]. Please include “Haynes Foundation ED Application” in the subject line of your email.
Confidential inquiries are encouraged and can be directed to Mary Chambers via email at [email protected] or 213-393-8800. Applications received by February 17, 2023, will receive priority, but the position will remain open until filled.
The Haynes Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees, applicants, and grantees. The foundation does not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or political affiliation. We encourage all qualified applicants, especially members of historically underrepresented groups, to apply.
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