Head of US Programs at Imaginable Futures

The Final date to receive applications for this role is Tuesday, October 7th.

Driven by a vision where learning sparks opportunity and every learner can thrive and shape their own futures, Imaginable Futures supports organizations that build and strengthen equity in education.

About the Organization

We believe lasting change is driven by collaboration. That's why we partner with communities, organizations, and peer funders across Brazil, Kenya, and the United States to disrupt patterns of inequity and catalyze meaningful change for all learners. As a venture of The Omidyar Group, we have invested over $330 million in more than 265 partners who are the visionaries, connectors, and advocates transforming imagined futures into shared realities.

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About the Role

The Head of US Programs will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for IF s regional operations, ensuring alignment with global objectives and mission. This role involves overseeing all aspects of regional management, including program implementation, partnerships development, budget management, team management, and stakeholder engagement. The Head of US Programs will cultivate relationships with key partners, donors, and stakeholders to enhance the organization s impact.

They will develop and execute strategic plans including partnerships and fundraising, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. Leading a high-performance team that operates with shared accountability into other functional teams at the organization - the Head of US Programs will foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability. They will represent IF at high-profile events and in the media, advocating for the organization s mission and initiatives.

The Head of US Programs should possess a deep understanding of regional issues, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in nonprofit management. Cultural sensitivity and the ability to navigate diverse environments are essential, as is a willingness to travel within the US with an additional 2-4 international trips per year.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Contribute to the development of IF s organizational strategy.
• Align firm-wide priorities with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure smooth and effective execution across all areas.
• Contribute to firm-wide leadership beyond local geography.
• Effectively communicate key strategy learnings, progress, wins, and failures internally and to the board.

• Develop the strategy for the local geography in alignment with IF s organizational strategy.
• Liaise with other programmatic leads and team and the global strategy team on the overall programmatic strategy and execution.
• Drive and oversee the team s implementation of the systems and impact framework, reporting, and learning agenda in alignment with the overall organizational framework and Learning & Impact team.
• Evolve the programmatic strategy when necessary.

• Build and execute a partnership strategy for local geography to increase impact of the program.
• Cultivate relationships with other funders and key actors and represent the organization in external engagements, adeptly advocating for partnership opportunities and showcasing organizational strengths.
• Optimize the impact of partnership activities through astute resource allocation, meticulous budget management, and rigorous progress monitoring, delivering data-driven insights.

• Oversee and support team in implementing strategy, ensuring consistency and coherence across the program as a whole.
• Oversee the variety of activities of the team including funding (sourcing, diligence, investment approval, and portfolio management), convenings, thought leadership, and more.
• Review and recommend or approve team investments up to defined dollar threshold (currently $350,000).

• Manage and support direct reports, offering guidance and feedback to help them grow and meet organizational goals.
• Facilitate communication within and across departments, ensuring strategic alignment, transparency, and effective collaboration to drive organizational success.
• Foster an aligned culture including one of innovation and operational excellence, actively encouraging the proposal and execution of novel ideas and continuous improvement as well as a culture of accountability and transparency, upholding ethical practices and maintaining organizational integrity.
• Improve organizational performance by applying best practices and maintaining high standards in operations and ethics.

Note:

This list of responsibilities is not all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as required by the team and organization.

• You will report to the Managing Partner.
• You will supervise a team of 5.
• You will frequently collaborate with the COO, other senior leadership, board of directors, and…