Program Manager, Learning Network; PNW

Program Manager, The Learning Network (PNW)

Philanthropy Northwest is the philanthropy network for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. We envision vibrant, healthy Northwest communities—each with your own unique history, culture and traditions—connected to the natural environment and facing the future with optimism. Founded in 1976, we partner with family funds, foundations and corporate giving programs through professional development, networking, research, publications, public policy work and consulting.

Our work includes three core programs:
1) The Learning Network, a regional community providing opportunities for emerging and established philanthropy leaders to connect, learn and grow;
2) The Giving Practice, a national consulting team bringing customized solutions, deep regional relationships and national expertise to support organizations navigating philanthropy’s changing landscape;
3) an incubation platform for innovative philanthropic projects, including Cascadia Foodshed Financing Project, Hmong Giving Circle and Community Democracy Workshop.

We are looking for a motivated professional who is passionate and skilled in program management, facilitation and evaluation, to develop and implement learning experiences for our network of philanthropic professionals from foundations across our six-state region. This position will engage frequently with Philanthropy Northwest members and other key stakeholders to develop, coordinate and facilitate programming that is relevant, timely and supportive of effective philanthropy in the Pacific Northwest.

• Work in partnership with the learning network team to support the design and implementation of new and existing programs that meet the learning, networking and professional development needs of a broad spectrum of professionals in philanthropy.
• Develop and facilitate skills-based trainings, cohort learning experiences, funder tables, and other in-person and web-based workshops, meetings, or convenings to meet the most relevant professional skills for emerging and established leaders in philanthropy.
• Coordinate programming logistics, speakers and presenters, scheduling and logistical management such as audio/visual, supplies and catering.
• Develop and incorporate evaluation methodology into all programs.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with members and key stakeholder organizations (public sector, NGOs and other philanthropy serving organizations).
• Actively participate as a member of the Philanthropy Northwest staff to identify, create and leverage existing programs and new opportunities that inspire, inform and engage our members in variety of areas including democracy, diversity-equity- inclusion and other areas where members seek to build capacity.
• Participate in staff wide meetings, retreats, trainings and other learning and development activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated enthusiasm and knowledge of the philanthropic and/or the nonprofit sector and understanding of key areas including diversity-equity-inclusion, capacity building and program evaluation.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience managing projects or programs in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector, and facilitating high profile programs, trainings, workshops and/or other learning experiences.
• Understanding of adult learning design and facilitation.
• Experience working with native or tribal communities and/or rural communities.
• Exemplary oral, written and online communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to manage relationships with integrity and consistency, including a keen ability to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, culturally and geographically diverse people and communities.
• Comfort with event planning, including logistics, marketing, speaker curation and coordination for meetings.
• Comfort with ambiguity, flexibility and adapting to shifting priorities and plans.
• Strong bias for action and comfort with taking thoughtful risks.
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout the six-state region.
• Ability to work both…