Capacity Building Officer, RISE Together Fund

Capacity Building Officer, RISE Together Fund

Posted on February 21, 2025

Under the supervision of the RISE Together Fund Program Director, the Capacity Building Officer develops, executes, and evaluates program development strategies in furtherance of RTF and RTAF goals to build BAMEMSA community power toward a just and inclusive multiracial democracy. Specifically, the Capacity Building Officer plays a critical role in strengthening the effectiveness, sustainability, and impact of nonprofit organizations and networks within the RTF and RTAF ecosystem.

Focused on organizational growth and development, this position, new to RTF and RTAF, designs and implements programs that provide grantees and field partners with tools, resources, and strategies to enhance their operational capacity, leadership skills, and program delivery. By assessing needs, facilitating training, and fostering peer learning opportunities, the Capacity Building Officer ensures organizations are equipped to achieve their missions and drive systemic change.

This role also collaborates closely with program officers and external partners to align capacity-building efforts with broader grantmaking and strategic goals, advancing equity and justice across communities served. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with experience in organizational and field capacity building, organizational and leadership development, program design, and collaborative partnerships.