Program Officer (RWF)

Employment Type: Part-time (24 hours a week) with opportunity to grow to full-time

OVERVIEW

The Roots & Wings Foundation is looking for a Program Officer to help shape and grow our new foundation. This is a chance to make a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people in the fields of healthcare, education, human services and human rights.

The person filling this role will be a key staff member, working directly with the Executive Director to set funding strategy and manage our grants program. Other main duties include helping support daily office needs and ensuring best practices in philanthropy.

The Roots & Wings Foundation is a new private foundation helping kids grow strong, from the roots up. The foundation stems from the Magic Pebble Foundation (www.magicpebble.org), which has donated more than $10 million to nonprofits. We seek to improve healthcare, reduce the disparity of care, support early childhood education, provide basic human services, and strengthen human rights to help create a more peaceful world. Read our funder’s commitment here: https://givingpledge.org/Pledger.aspx?id=194

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage grants program

Strengthen funding strategy to increase the impact of our grants
Improve grant application and evaluation process
Research programs, review proposals, do site visits, and prepare analysis to aid funding decisions
Communicate with grant applicants and grantees; provide technical assistance as needed
Ensure legal compliance and follow due diligence practices for all grants
Keep current on best practices in philanthropy

Build community

Monitor public policy and advocacy issues relevant to the foundation’s mission
Cultivate relationships with key community partners, stakeholders and funders
Respond to regular inquires about the foundation
Help maintain the foundation’s website

Support the organization

Help the Executive Director set up and run the foundation’s office in Seattle
Support the Board through reporting and technical assistance
Proactively address anything else needed to maintain a great organization

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree or greater
History of academic and professional success
5+ years of work experience in grants management, foundation operations or related field is preferred
Experience with some operational responsibilities such as finance, HR, IT and legal is a plus
Knowledge of some of the foundation’s funding areas is preferred
Ability to travel locally and nationally 10-20%

TO APPLY

Email resume and cover letter to [email protected] with subject line ‘Program Officer.’