Criminal Justice & Immigration Rights Director

The Heising; Los Altos (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heising-Simons Foundation in California seeks a Human Rights Program Director to lead the grantmaking strategy for criminal justice reform and immigrant rights. The role reports to the President and CEO and may be based in Los Altos or San Francisco.

The Director will guide a growing team and partner with the Board to advance transformative social change. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of leadership in human rights philanthropy, strong relationship building, and a track record of strategic

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will offer content knowledge around criminal justice reform and immigrant rights.
• Experience in philanthropy and managing grants programs is beneficial.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to build partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual budgets for the Human Rights program area and monitor resources.
• Maintain a grantmaking portfolio and report progress to Board and management.
• Regularly report on the effectiveness of funding in the Human Rights program area.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to advance strategic growth of the program.
• Design activities to amplify grantmaking impacts, including convenings and dissemination of results.

Skills

Criminal justice reform

Immigrant rights

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Job description

The Heising-Simons Foundation in California seeks a Human Rights Program Director to lead the grantmaking strategy for criminal justice reform and immigrant rights. The role reports to the President and CEO and may be based in Los Altos or San Francisco.

The Director will guide a growing team and partner with the Board to advance transformative social change. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of leadership in human rights philanthropy, strong relationship building, and a track record of strategic