Adaptive Philanthropy Grants Lead

Funders for LGBTQ Issues; Northern, New York (KY, NY); On-site; USD 173,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous time off

Parental leave policy

Retirement benefits up to 13%

Job summary

Ford Foundation in New York is seeking an Adaptive Philanthropy Program Officer to shape and steward a grantmaking portfolio focused on strengthening philanthropy and supporting innovation.

Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, you will lead strategy, manage the full grants lifecycle, and collaborate across regional and international programs to advance equity and impact. Hybrid work with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience, including 6+ years in philanthropy.
• Expertise in multiyear flexible funding and equitable partnerships.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
• Organized, institution-first leader who thrives in ambiguity and communicates with impact.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Adaptive Philanthropy strategy using grants, TA, and convenings.
• Manage full grants portfolio lifecycle from planning to review.
• Support grantees with guidance, risk assessment, and network access.
• Coordinate across offices to align funder engagement and strategy.

Skills

Grantmaking strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis (qualitative)

Data analysis (quantitative)

Multiyear funding

Equitable partnerships

Global social sector trends

Strategic leadership

Effective communication

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Ford Foundation in New York is seeking an Adaptive Philanthropy Program Officer to shape and steward a grantmaking portfolio focused on strengthening philanthropy and supporting innovation.

Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, you will lead strategy, manage the full grants lifecycle, and collaborate across regional and international programs to advance equity and impact. Hybrid work with three days in the office.