This role will lead efforts to implement the initiative’s third strategic priority of catalyzing big ideas that propel us toward a more just and equitable future. With a focus on bold thinking and creative approaches, the position will manage grantmaking and partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices, unlock new ways of working, and reimagine systems to build a more just and equitable future. Ideal candidates will bring experience in innovation, racial justice, and cross-sector collaboration, along with a strong equity lens and a willingness to explore unconventional pathways to change. This position will take day-to-day direction from the U.S. Racial Justice Director. The Foundation currently operates on a hybrid schedule, with staff going to the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

While placed at the Packard Foundation and receiving day-to-day supervision from the U.S. Racial Justice Director , the fellow will also enjoy full support from UC Berkeley-Haas School of Business’ Founder and Faculty Director of the Center for Social Sector Leadership. The Berkeley supervisor will provide context for the foundation world, access to resources for fellowship success, and personal coaching and supervision for the fellow. Since the purpose of the fellowship is to develop leaders, the fellowship also includes a professional development budget for the fellow to attend reproductive health and philanthropy conferences, take relevant workshops and seminars, receive professional career coaching, and develop specific skills and knowledge particular to the fellow’s next career goal. More information about present Research Analysts placed at the Packard Foundation is available here: https://haas.berkeley.edu/cssl/programs-events/philanthropy-fellows/.

Primary job responsibilities
Work with the Foundation’s U.S. Racial Justice Initiative on activities including co-leading strategy implementation for “Catalyze Big Ideas”, identifying and supporting visionary individuals, organizations, and networks advancing racial equity through transformative approaches.
Manage a learning agenda to assess the impact of investments and identify pre-conditions that help transformative ideas take root and scale.
Design and manage open calls to surface unconventional, early-stage, or underfunded ideas that have the potential to make transformative change.
Complete grant summaries and contribute to grant portfolio reviews
Monitor field trends in racial equity innovation, narrative change, and emerging technologies to inform strategy adaptation and learning.
Interact with the Foundation’s staff, build and steward relationships with a diverse range of partners, including artists, academics, technologists, organizers, and funders working at the intersection of racial justice and innovation.
Engage in both university and foundation professional development opportunities related to the work. Travel to meet with new and existing partners, and attend relevant conferences.
Provide project management support to the director, including preparation of materials and agendas for program meetings, grantee meetings, and field convenings; participate in grantee meetings and site visits, preparation of meeting summaries, and management of follow-up actions.

Qualifications
Graduate level education in the social sciences, public policy, business or a related social justice field.
Minimum of 4 years experience working in a full-time professional position.
Demonstrated commitment to racial justice and equity, with an interest in innovation, creative problem-solving, and/or systems change.
Ability to apply insights from the lived and learned experiences of Black people and communities.
Deeply capable as a strategic thinker and creative problem solver.
Strong research, analysis, and organizational skills, with the ability to synthesize information and track emerging trends across sectors.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset and an ability to work effectively with colleagues, grantees, and external partners.
Demonstrated curiosity, strong initiative, and ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks and projects.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in evolving situations while showing curiosity, initiative and the capacity to manage multiple projects effectively.
Willingness to travel.

Education/Training
Master’s degree in the social sciences, public policy, business or a related social justice field.

Salary and Benefits
This is a 2 year, 100% full-time (40 hrs a week) exempt position, which is paid monthly and eligible for full UC Benefits. Annual salary is commensurate with experience up to $90,000.00. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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At jobs.berkeley.edu, please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment in the Resume section of your application. (Search for Job ID# 80955; Philanthropy Fellow (7398U), Haas School of Business). External candidates, click here to apply. Internal candidates, click here to apply. Please be sure to submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying. Position will remain open until filled.