Philanthropy & Special Initiatives Program Officer

Careerwebsite; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan 15%

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Adoption & fertility benefits

Tuition assistance

Commuter assistance

Job summary

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation seeks a Program Officer to lead the Philanthropy Fund and Special Opportunities Fund, coordinating grantmaking and cross-foundation information sharing. You will work with trustees, staff, grantees and partners to shape strategy and ensure effective grant lifecycle management.

The role requires at least 7 years in philanthropy, a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), and excellent communication and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in the philanthropic sector or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills necessary for managing complex grants.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and management for the Philanthropy Fund and Special Opportunities Funds.
• Communicate with grant recipients, staff and partners in a transparent, timely manner.
• Partner with grants officers, program staff, consultants and grantees to ensure effective grantmaking.
• Manage grant proposal process and help shape proposals as needed.
• Review and resolve legal, financial, and technical issues related to grants.

Skills

Grantmaking

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Dashboards

Job description

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation seeks a Program Officer to lead the Philanthropy Fund and Special Opportunities Fund, coordinating grantmaking and cross-foundation information sharing. You will work with trustees, staff, grantees and partners to shape strategy and ensure effective grant lifecycle management.

The role requires at least 7 years in philanthropy, a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), and excellent communication and analytical abilities.