Program Director

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

Job summary

Crown Family Philanthropies in Chicago seeks a Program Director to oversee strategic development and program execution for its Health and Human Services Program.

The Director will lead the HHS Program team, collaborate with CFP's President and trustees, and build partnerships with nonprofit, philanthropic, and government leaders to maximize impact and address homelessness and domestic violence in Chicago-area communities.

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.