Director of Democracy & Civic Engagement

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund in San Francisco seeks a Program Director for Democracy to lead its democracy initiatives, advance fair and representative democracy, and increase civic engagement among historically marginalized groups.

The role involves strategic grantmaking, guiding priorities, providing advisory support to grantees and partners, fundraising support, staff mentorship, and cross-movement collaboration to strengthen the Fund’s impact.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Directing the development and implementation of the Fund’s democracy program priorities, identifying levers for impact, establishing goals and objectives, and directing grantmaking.
• Providing strategic partnership and supporting the efforts to achieve a fair and representative democracy at local, state, and national levels as thought leader, alliance builder, strategist, and fundraiser.
• Collaborating with foundations and partners to develop initiatives, leverage resources, and engage in cross-movement efforts.
• Preparing grant and strategy recommendations, and educating the Board and staff on challenges and opportunities for advancing fair and representative democracy.
• Managing the democracy program grants portfolio, including due diligence, financial reviews, site visits, compliance, and evaluation.
• Mentoring staff assigned to support and advance the Fund’s democracy program with ongoing direction and professional development.

Job description

The Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund in San Francisco seeks a Program Director for Democracy to lead its democracy initiatives, advance fair and representative democracy, and increase civic engagement among historically marginalized groups.

The role involves strategic grantmaking, guiding priorities, providing advisory support to grantees and partners, fundraising support, staff mentorship, and cross-movement collaboration to strengthen the Fund’s impact.