Program Associate, Disability Inclusion Fund; BP

Program Associate, Disability Inclusion Fund (BP)

Posted on June 23, 2019

Borealis Philanthropy works as a partner to philanthropy, helping grantmakers expand their reach and impact. As a philanthropic intermediary, Borealis helps connect grantmakers to organizations that meet their mission. We provide a high level of service to our funders and grantees by conducting our work in a manner that is collaborative, transparent, and accountable. We respond promptly to the needs and interests of our partners by staying abreast of changing policy and social landscapes.

We educate grantmakers and non‑profits organizations on the important role intermediaries play in the philanthropic sector, and endeavor to share our knowledge with the broader field. In carrying out this vision, we ultimately hope to change the way philanthropy works.

The Program Associate will support the programmatic work of the Disability Inclusion Fund (DIF), which is situated within the Movement Building Initiatives at Borealis Philanthropy and currently includes our Transforming Movements Fund, Black‑led Movement Fund and Fund for Trans Generations.

The Disability Inclusion Fund supports U.S. groups run by and for disabled people that are working to strengthen the disability justice movement by building the power of representative organizations and elevating the voices of disabled people within public life. Housed within the Borealis Movement Building Initiatives, the fund will also support bridge‑building among activists working within and across other movements. The fund also seeks to advance disability inclusion in philanthropy with collaborative learning around programmatic and operational inclusion.

Reports to:Program Officer DIF

• Grantmaking
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  Provide administrative and programmatic support for Fund activities including:
  • Design of the Request for Proposals (RFP) sent to prospective applicants.
  • Inquiries from applicants,
  • Feedback during the grantee selection process
  • Review of proposals submitted by grant applicants; make site visits, as appropriate.
  • Preparation of written summaries for recommendations docket to donors.
  • Provide support to the organizational development and leadership development components of grantmaking.
  • Assist with grantee notifications and ongoing communications
• Meeting coordination
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  Support the coordination of meetings for the DIF:
  • Provide support for donor meetings, forums, funder briefings and grantee gatherings.
    • Specific tasks include: meeting planning, support with the creation of meeting materials, preparation and distribution of minutes and meeting materials, creation and management of mailing lists, meeting follow‑up work, hosting of webinars, etc.
• Fundraising
  : provide staff support as necessary around donor prospect research, assistance with proposal and report writing, preparation and distribution.
• Budgeting
  : assist with tracking of DIF expenses.
• General administrative support
  : generate payment requests and invoice processing, compile reimbursement requests, provide travel and meeting logistical support, update the DIF webpages as necessary, schedule internal and external meetings and organize and maintain program files.
• Other support for programmatic activities as needed

• At least 2-3 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector/community work.
• Experience with and strong interest in Disability Inclusion and Justice, intersectional organizing, equity and advocacy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a range of groups, including donors, consultants and community leaders.
• Strong administrative skills, including accurate and timely preparation of reports, time management and organization.
• Strong communications…