Strategic Philanthropy Through Grants and Social Investments: Expanding Equity and Opportunities in America's Cities
About the Organization
The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low income in American cities. With an endowment of approximately $4 billion and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development, nationally and in Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, and Fresno. The foundation's state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit's Midtown district.
About the Position
What You'll Do
The American Cities Program Officer is responsible for the implementation of a strategy to develop a future where currently under-resourced cities and neighborhoods across the country offer a high quality of life; provide easy-to-access pathways to wealth and economic mobility; celebrate unique cultures; and reflect the power, priorities, and preferences of their residents. The team leads the Foundation's long-standing efforts in cities such as Fresno, Memphis, and New Orleans, and its work is informed by the Foundation's place-based work in Detroit, the approaches of Kresge's discipline-based programs, and the insights of community partners.
The Program Officer will manage a portion of the team's portfolio of grants and social change efforts; represent the American Cities team and the Kresge Foundation; collaborate with partners at national and local levels; design and implement grantmaking initiatives; and lead select bodies of work associated with the program's strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Making
External Relations
Organizational Development
Who You'll Work With
You will report to the Managing Director of the American Cities Program. You will frequently collaborate with two other American Cities Program Officer(s). Other team members include the Associate Program Officer and Program Officers and Fellows with various subject matter expertise.
Required Skills and Experience
Education & Professional Experience
Project Management
Relationship Management
Commitment to Diversity
Salary
This position is full-time. The salary for this position is a minimum of $140,000 per year. Individual offers will be based on the candidate's years of experience and our practice of upholding salary equity within the foundation.
Benefits
Application Instructions
Qualified individuals, please apply: https://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/3373
Strategic Philanthropy Through Grants and Social Investments: Expanding Equity and Opportunities in America's Cities
About the Organization
The Kresge Foundation is one of the top 20 private philanthropic foundations in the United States and the only one focused exclusively on expanding opportunities for people with low income in American cities. With an endowment of approximately $4 billion and a staff of over 100 employees, the foundation deploys grants and social investments across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development, nationally and in Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, and Fresno. The foundation's state-of-the-art headquarters maintains an array of energy-efficient, water-conserving and health-promoting systems. The foundation also operates an office in Detroit's Midtown district.
About the Position
What You'll Do
The American Cities Program Officer is responsible for the…