Program Lead

The Tow Foundation - New Canaan, CT; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization based in Connecticut is seeking a Program Lead to manage a portfolio of grantees focusing on equity, healthcare, arts, and education. The role involves building relationships, researching new grant opportunities, and increasing organizational capacity within the Foundation and its partners. Ideal candidates will have experience in nonprofit program management and a collaborative work style. This position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic and impactful team, working towards transformative change.

Qualifications

• Experience in grants management or nonprofit program development.
• Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with impact assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a portfolio of grantees across impact areas.
• Research new opportunities and engage with external partners.
• Increase the capacity of both the Foundation team and grantee organizations.

Job description

Who We Are

Established in 1988, The Tow Foundation is a family foundation committed to promoting access to opportunities so that all individuals and communities can thrive. Grounded in its work in Connecticut and New York, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and leaders to find and enact innovative solutions to persistent inequality that will result in transformative and lasting progress. To accomplish its goals, the Foundation and its staff of 14 dispersed approximately $27MM in grants in 2024 to fund efforts across its five impact areas: Equity and Justice, Medicine and Public Health, Arts and Culture, Higher Education, and Civic Engagement. The Foundation intends to make grants totaling $50MM this year.

At this exciting moment of growth and impact, the Foundation seeks nominations and applications for a Program Lead. This role is similar to a Program Officer role, and its alternative title reflects the highly relational and trust-based approach the Foundation brings to its work. As a member of the Program team, the Program Lead will have the opportunity to lead and manage a portfolio of grantees across the five impact areas of the Foundation, research new opportunities, engage in learning and strategy with their colleagues, the Board of Directors, external thought-partners and grantees, and increase the capacity of both the Foundation team and the grantee organizations with whom they partner. The Tow Foundation is a collaborative, nimble, and entrepreneurial organization, so they are looking for a Program Lead who will thrive in that environment.

For full position description and information, view: https://www.towfoundation.org/job-opening/program-lead/