Initiative Officer, Democracy Frontlines Fund (LF)

Libra Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off and other paid leave

401k matching

Transit subsidy

Job summary

Libra Foundation is seeking an Initiative Officer for the Democracy Frontlines Fund (DFF) to lead strategic execution and collaboration with the Executive Director and team. The role centers on advancing Libra's mission through careful planning, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement.

The DFF is a three-year national initiative providing $36 million in unrestricted support to 10 Black-led organizations, emphasizing learning, community impact, and equity in philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic implementation of the Democracy Frontlines Fund (DFF) and work with the Executive Director to advance Libra's mission.
• Design processes, create project plans, and manage complex logistics for the initiative.
• Build and sustain relationships with grantees and learning communities to support impact and learning.

Job description

Initiative Officer, Democracy Frontlines Fund (LF)

Posted on December 24, 2020

The Libra Foundation is a family foundation committed to the belief that all people have the right to live in a healthy environment and in peaceful, just, and equitable societies. Libra utilizes a human rights lens to focus its grantmaking on three program areas: gender justice, environmental and climate justice, and criminal justice and social justice. Libra's grantees fight against systemic inequalities, organize communities most impacted by injustice, and innovate new models of networks and organizations serving our common good. Libra is also part of a larger shift in philanthropy that aims to disrupt traditional power relationships in the nonprofit world, elevate the voices of grantees, and channel new resources to diverse grassroots groups. The Foundation is an intimate environment where shared values and collaborative spirit are very important.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Initiative Officer, Democracy Frontlines Fund (DFF) will lead strategic implementation of the Democracy Frontlines Fund, acting as a representative of the foundation and working with the Executive Director and other team members to advance Libra's mission. The Initiative Officer, DFF will focus on one of Libra's newest responses to the impact of the nation's dual crises of chronic racial injustice and COVID-19 on Black communities. Founded in September 2020 when Libra's Executive Director joined together a group of 12 foundations, the DFF is a national aligned giving strategy to meet this moment with $36 million in unrestricted, multi-year support for an exemplary slate of 10 Black-led organizations. DFF is a three-year initiative with potential for a successful Initiative Officer, DFF to remain part of Libra's team beyond the initiative's life.

The Initiative Officer, DFF works closely with the Executive Director to create, execute, and manage strategies to advance DFF's goals by amplifying its work and supporting its learning community. They have stellar project management, communication, and relationship-building skills and a strong ability to navigate through and problem-solve challenges toward successful implementation. They excel at operationalizing vision and strategy, designing processes, creating project plans, and managing complex logistics. They have a sound analysis of systemic inequities, intersectionality, and social justice issues and believe in Libra's guiding principle that those who are the closest to the problem are the best-equipped to design and implement the solutions. They think creatively about social change while ensuring efficient and effective execution.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and The Libra Foundation offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans; paid time off and other paid leave policies; 401k matching; and a transit subsidy.