Program Associate

Fundamental Philanthrophy, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fundamental is seeking a Program Associate in Los Angeles to support the Bridge-Building & Journalism program areas, coordinating grants and managing grantee relationships. The role partners with senior philanthropic leadership to implement program strategies and untangle complex workflows.

Ideal candidates will manage budgets, vet partners, and cultivate relationships with external funders, grantees, and other collaborators. Rolling deadline through November 7, 2025.

Qualifications

• Vet grantee partners and monitor budgets.
• Coordinate grants and external partnerships.
• Bring clarity to complex programmatic work.

Responsibilities

• Vet grantee partners, assess proposals and alignment with program strategies.
• Monitor budgets and ensure effective use of funds.
• Coordinate grants and reporting schedules with grantees and partners.
• Cultivate relationships with external partners, grantees, and other funders.
• Support implementation of Bridge-Building & Journalism program activities.

Skills

Grant management

Budget monitoring

Grantee relations

Program coordination

Job description

In a time of significant growth for the firm and The Hearthland Foundation, Fundamental is adding a Program Associate to support the Bridge-Building & Journalism program areas. Our bridge-building portfolio invests in projects combatting polarization and bringing people together across lines of difference to solve problems collaboratively. We believe that bridging divides is essential to social progress. Our journalism portfolio, which fits into the foundation's broader focus on narrative change, centers solutions journalism, local journalism, and efforts to make news and newsrooms more representative of this country.

The Program Associate will work closely with and report to Shayna Triebwasser, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, serving as a key partner in implementing program strategies and managing grantee relationships. The Program Associate will be responsible for vetting grantee partners, monitoring budgets, coordinating grants, and cultivating relationships with external partners, grantees, and other funders. Candidates should be energized by untangling complex programmatic work and bringing clarity and structure to creative ideas.

Deadline: Rolling, through November 7, 2025.