Executive Director, Strategic Family Philanthropy

On-Ramps Services LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

On-Ramps Services LLC is supporting a philanthropic client in New York as they establish a new foundation and executive leadership team. The Executive Director will guide the start-up process, preserve the legacy, and integrate health investments with arts, culture, equity, and democratic initiatives.

The role requires deep experience in family philanthropy, advanced governance skills, and the ability to align endowment strategy with mission across generations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional philanthropy experience.
• 5+ years in family foundation leadership.
• Proven ability to coach multigenerational family leaders.
• Experience in grantmaking lifecycle and foundation operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the grantmaking portfolio and governance, balancing legacy focus with new program areas and investments.
• Design and implement evolving grantmaking strategy across two generations of family leadership.
• Translate Principals' vision into actionable program areas, advise on grant structures, and support strategic planning for endowment management.
• Lead transition activities to preserve legacy while embedding new strategic direction and impact investing considerations.

Skills

15+ years experience

Family foundation leadership

Grantmaking lifecycle

Due diligence

Foundation operations

Intergenerational coaching

Job description

On-Ramps Services LLC is supporting a philanthropic client in New York as they establish a new foundation and executive leadership team. The Executive Director will guide the start-up process, preserve the legacy, and integrate health investments with arts, culture, equity, and democratic initiatives.

The role requires deep experience in family philanthropy, advanced governance skills, and the ability to align endowment strategy with mission across generations.