Director, Systems Change for Children & Equity

W.K. Kellogg Foundation; Battle Creek (MI); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is seeking a Director of Systems Change to lead national grantmaking across Thriving Children, Working Families, and Equitable Communities.

The role requires a visionary, anti-racist approach and a track record in strategy, program alignment and staff development. You will partner with the VP for Program Strategy, build relationships with grantees and national partners, and drive knowledge sharing and evaluation to achieve transformational outcomes for children and

Qualifikationen

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in grantmaking or a related field with demonstrated expertise in strategy development and priority-setting in support of child wellbeing.
• Experience shaping strategy with senior leadership and program officers to translate strategy into priorities and goals.
• Ability to develop and implement impactful programs and communicate program frameworks to grant-seekers and trustees.
• Demonstrated expertise in innovative grantmaking practices including program evaluation and grantee communication.
• Ability to work with vulnerable communities with sensitivity to historical context and power dynamics.
• Exemplary public communication skills and experience participating in national and regional convenings.
• Ability to travel approximately 40% of the time and work on-site in Battle Creek.

Aufgaben

• Lead grantmaking strategy across the Systems Change portfolio.
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation leadership and cross-program areas.
• Manage a diverse, multidisciplinary team of program officers.
• Represent the foundation to external stakeholders and grantees.
• Ensure program alignment, knowledge sharing, and rigorous evaluation of impact.

Kenntnisse

Grantmaking strategy

Strategic leadership

Program evaluation

Racial equity

Communication

Team leadership

Partnership development

Policy understanding

Jobbeschreibung

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is seeking a Director of Systems Change to lead national grantmaking across Thriving Children, Working Families, and Equitable Communities.

The role requires a visionary, anti-racist approach and a track record in strategy, program alignment and staff development. You will partner with the VP for Program Strategy, build relationships with grantees and national partners, and drive knowledge sharing and evaluation to achieve transformational outcomes for children and