Hybrid Program Manager, Nonprofit Leadership Initiative

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region; Appleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid volunteer hours

Professional development

Job summary

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is seeking a Program Manager to lead the nonprofit leadership initiative within the Community Engagement team. You will translate strategy into high‑quality delivery, manage workflows, and build strong relationships with participants, trainers, and partners.

You will oversee scheduling, materials, and communications while ensuring equity and an outstanding participant experience across in‑person and remote settings.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience relevant to the major responsibilities of the position with at least two (2) years of prior experience in the nonprofit sector is required.
• Experience in leading programs, successful relationship building, and working with volunteer or advisory committees/boards.
• Proficiency in Office 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams is required.
• Event planning experience is preferred.
• Experience with marketing and content creation related to impact is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages implementation of assigned NPLI programs, ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery of convenings, trainings, and learning cohorts.
• Coordinates program logistics, including scheduling, trainer contracts, materials, venue needs, and event execution, in partnership with administrative and engagement support staff.
• Maintains program timelines, workflows, and documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with established processes.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with participants, trainers, and stakeholders, ensuring responsiveness and a positive participant experience.
• Oversees program communications and promotion, preparing event listings, registration pages, emails, and marketing inputs in alignment with the Foundation’s brand and marketing strategy.

Skills

Program management

Relationship building

Communication

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region is seeking a Program Manager to lead the nonprofit leadership initiative within the Community Engagement team. You will translate strategy into high‑quality delivery, manage workflows, and build strong relationships with participants, trainers, and partners.

You will oversee scheduling, materials, and communications while ensuring equity and an outstanding participant experience across in‑person and remote settings.