Senior Program Officer, Restorative Economies Fund

The Opportunity

The Senior Program Officer (SPO) of the Restorative Economies Fund () is a key programmatic leader and thoughtful and engaged contributor to the Kataly team, focused on the Foundation’s mission to promote social justice and racial equity in communities most impacted by injustice. The SPO is responsible for leading the team in the refined design and implementation of ’s integrated capital approach with specific expertise in grantmaking, serving as the lead contact for the  program and managing the Program Officer,  (PO) and any consultants or advisors.

The SPO oversees all aspects of the g program in consultation with the , specifically the Program Officer. Responsibilities include procedures, methods, workflow, assessing potential partners, engaging in issue exploration, participating in community events, fostering community and grantee relations, and supporting Kataly’s capacity‑building efforts in partnership with the Capacity Building team. The SPO also contributes to communication strategies under the direction of the CEO, Managing Director of Programs (MDP), and Director of Communications.

The SPO deeply understands and is committed to Kataly’s values and mission, and reports directly to the MDP.

The Foundation constantly searches for innovative, progressive, and improved operating methods to adapt to the evolving needs of staff, grantees, and community partners. Every employee must adapt quickly to pivots and be open and flexible about taking on and learning new and different duties.

• In partnership with the CEO, MDP, , advisors, and consultants, co‑lead and create program development and strategic planning for .
• With the support of the PO, research, assess, and recommend grantees for approval with funding three times a year in accordance with grant periods established by Grants Management.
• Manage the development of the agenda and clarify processes for  meetings alongside the  Capital Officer and Program Officer.
• Implement strategies for sharing knowledge internally and externally.
• Plan, budget, and strategize grantmaking in collaboration with the Program Officer, .
• Manage  contracts and relationships.
• Create, manage, and facilitate procedures, methods, and workflow processes within the .
• Make recommendations to the  on responding to materially changing conditions at the grassroots level in accordance with urgent grantee needs.
• Maintain strong, mutually respectful relationships with grantee partners through every point of contact, including responding to inquiries, conducting site visits, evaluating and recommending grants, processing awards and payments, managing payment schedules, and closing out grants.
• Conduct research and analysis related to the Restorative Economics Framework, provide regular updates on grantees’ work and field developments, and lead organizational learning around key questions grantees are addressing.
• Manage grantmaking planning, budgeting, and strategy for the  and approve individual grants in alignment with the  and budget allocations.
• Conduct research, analysis, writing, and other documentation to support  Kataly’s program needs.
• Serve as a connector for grantee partners, connecting them with opportunities to amplify their work with potential funders and donors and increase access to philanthropic spaces.
• Support the PO in gathering, analyzing, and monitoring data points that will inform impacts, gaps, and challenges in the program’s strategy.
• Provide supervision, mentorship, guidance, and direction to the PO and leadership to the  for ongoing growth and development.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for the s Program to promote maximum impact and ensure grants meet strategy goals.
• Provide support in the use of the Foundation’s voice, actions, or policies that align with the foundation’s philanthropic approach.
• Engage in ongoing communications with the MDP, keeping them informed about program needs, challenges, successes, strategic development, shared learning opportunities, grants, and grantee accomplishments.
• Collaborate with Kataly’s Director of Communications to produce qualitative and quantitative narrative reports on g and strategy,…