REACH Program Director

Job Title:

REACH Fund Program Director
Reports to (Title):
Director of Programs
Department:
Programs
Employment Classification:
Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Base Annual Compensation Range:
The full-time salary range for this role is between $114,000 - $172,000 with exact salary depending on experience, and new staff rarely start at the top of the range.

Location:

Remote

Job Overview

The Program Director provides leadership and strategy in all aspects of planning, executing, and tracking one or more programs/projects with multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally. The Program Director develops and implements program strategies, including fundraising, donor engagement/relationship, grantmaking, and capacity building/technical assistance to grantees. This position leads, hires, coaches, and provides direction to staff to execute outcomes within budget and in a timely manner.

Unique and preferred capacities for REACH Director:

Has an in-depth understanding of racial equity principles and practices
Has a strong network in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors - particularly in areas where the work needs to be expanded, e.g., rural, south, midwest, native/indigenous
Responsibilities

Program Strategy:
The Director will provide program leadership, strategy and design regarding all aspects of program management, including:

Overseeing grantmaking process and activities, donor relations, and fundraising
In collaboration with the team, design, lead, and implement all programmatic strategies related to assigned funds with input from the department head, program staff,
Driving program planning and execution in collaboration with team members and other internal and external stakeholders
Providing programmatic, administrative, and budgetary leadership and oversight for assigned fund.
Monitoring and evaluating programmatic effectiveness

Donor Engagement and Fundraising:
The Director will manage all Fund donor engagement, building relationships with funders and working to translate donor needs into effective strategies. The Director will be responsible for:

Lead, in partnership with Development, donor education and engagement activities, and engage in other approved fundraising strategies, including writing proposals, submitting reports, and meeting with prospective donors, aimed at sustaining and increasing grantmaking support.
In collaboration with the team, cultivate positive relationships with the fund’s donors, including holding regular 1:1 and group meetings to incorporate donor perspectives into grant strategies and action plans.
Setting fundraising goals and managing the Fund’s development plan. In partnership with the Development Director, the Program Director will track existing and prospective donors in order to maintain and grow the Fund’s budget
Managing all fund-related fundraising activities including writing proposals, reports, and meeting with donor prospects in partnership with the Development Director
Exploring and engaging in cross-fund prospective fundraising conversations and opportunities
In collaboration with the fund team plan, prepare for, and lead engaging donor educational opportunities, webinars, meetings, and events

Fund Leadership:
The Program Director will lead the Fund’s staff team, including:

Manage all fund-related program staff and contractors, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, coaching, and assessing assigned staff.
Demonstrate inclusive leadership while coaching, managing performance, and leveraging staff to execute programs within parameters including quality, timelines, and grant related compliance
Managing financial and other resources, and provide creative solutions to staff and external stakeholders to achieve program goals
Own the Fund’s budget, including working…