Program Director

Crown Family Philanthropies - Chicago, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Family Philanthropies seeks a Program Director to oversee strategic development and program execution for its Health and Human Services (HHS) Program in Chicago. The role reports to the CFP President and leads the HHS Program team, including a Senior Program Analyst and Program/Data Analyst.

The Director will drive strategies to end homelessness and strengthen domestic violence services, building capacity and maximizing social impact through dynamic grantmaking.

Qualifications

• Oversee strategic development and program execution for CFP’s Health and Human Services Program.
• Lead and manage the HHS Program team, including a Senior Program Analyst and a Program/Data Analyst.
• Partner with trustees, nonprofit, philanthropic, and government leaders to drive strategy and deep impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies and systems that maximize social impact.
• Foster close partnerships and enhance family engagement in grantmaking.
• Guide dynamic grantmaking and coordinate with the Health and Human Services Committee.

Job description

Crown Family Philanthropies (CFP or the Foundation) seeks a Program Director to oversee strategic development and program execution for its Health and Human Services (HHS) Program. Reporting to the CFP President and serving alongside other Foundation leaders, the Director will manage the HHS Program team, including a Senior Program Analyst and Program/Data Analyst. CFP’s HHS Program portfolio is guided by the Foundation’s Health and Human Services Committee, an engaged group of trustees who provide direction to CFP staff.

The HHS Program Director will facilitate the family’s long-standing commitment to supporting safety-net services in Chicago-area communities, with a particular focus on ending homelessness in the city and building capacity in the domestic violence sector. They will lead the development and implementation of strategies and systems that result in dynamic grantmaking that maximizes social impact and deepens family engagement. The Director must be able to sit at the table with top nonprofit, philanthropic, and government leaders and add value through deep discussions and the development of close partnerships. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in the field, highly creative, intelligent, inspiring, and particularly adept at handling sensitive and complex topics with multiple stakeholders.