Program Director

Position Program Director, Maude’s Ventures

Location Seattle, WA

Reports to Executive Director

Details Part-time, looking to fill position immediately

Salary $50,000 - $55,000

The Ferry Foundations represent the breadth of philanthropic activities founded by Richard and Maude Ferry. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, we work to promote the dignity and quality of human life in our communities, especially for the most vulnerable.

We are seeking a strategic, operationally minded Program Director to lead Maude’s Ventures, an initiative of the Foundation that provides seed funding for innovations in dementia care.

The Program Director will source, evaluate, and launch scalable ventures that meaningfully improve the lives of people with dementia and their caregivers. This role oversees the full program lifecycle, including managing the $100,000+ grant fund, stewarding funded ventures, and cultivating the Maude’s Ventures community.

In addition, the Program Director will represent Maude’s Ventures as a vital collaborator at the Memory Hub, alongside a group of mission-aligned organizations that serve people living with dementia and their families.

• Lead the annual application cycle from start to finish, including calendar, goals, and success metrics.
• Build and manage Maude’s Team selection committee, identifying and onboarding key experts and stakeholders.
• Develop and use a clear scorecard to support consistent, high-quality evaluation.
• Manage a multi-stage review process, from initial screening through finalist selection.
• Facilitate final awards of up to $100,000 to one or two high-impact, scalable initiatives.
• Oversee the Young Founders Program, including outreach, application review, and selection of youth grantees receiving $5,000 awards.

• Manage a $25,000 promotional budget to draw a strong applicant pool.
• Plan and execute email, social, and influencer outreach to expand the program's virtual footprint / audience.
• Maintain and update Maude’s Ventures website.
• Build relationships with leaders and partners to expand the program’s reach and credibility.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for current and past Maude’s Ventures recipients.
• Provide guidance and support to help funded initiatives scale and meet their goals.
• Track outcomes and develop case studies that demonstrate long-term impact and return on investment.

• Collaborate with other Memory Hub partner organizations, serve as an engaged partner, and participate in shared initiatives / events.

• Three or more years of experience in program management, grants management, or a related role preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects from concept through execution.
• High level of ownership, follow-through, and creativity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort evaluating proposals and making judgment calls grounded in impact / mission.
• Experience with marketing, communications, or outreach campaigns is a plus.
• Familiarity with healthcare, innovation, or dementia related work is helpful but not required.
• Alignment with the mission and values of the Ferry Foundations, including a commitment to improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations.

Interested applicants may apply through Linked In or by emailing their resume to Ashley Thompson mpson.