Program Manager

fastforward.ai; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

401k retirement plan & employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

fastforward.ai is hiring a Program Manager in San Francisco to support tech nonprofits' execution of programs. This hands-on role requires exceptional organizational skills and empathy. You will manage logistics, provide analytical insights, and connect nonprofits to vital resources.

The ideal candidate has 4-6 years of experience in startups, accelerators, or nonprofits, along with a commitment to social impact. The position offers a full-time salary of $100-115k and great benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of work experience in relevant fields.
• Hands-on experience in program execution and event support.
• Comfort with tech and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Own specific program logistics such as scheduling and materials.
• Contribute insights to program strategy and reporting.
• Connect nonprofits with mentors and resources.
• Track progress and support founders' needs.

Skills

Program execution

Data analysis

Communication

Event support

Empathy for founders

Education

Experience in startup or nonprofit

Academic coursework in social impact

Tools

CRM systems

AI tools

Job description

ABOUT FAST FORWARD

Fast Forward launched in 2014 with a simple belief: tech can help solve the world’s biggest challenges. Back then, the intersection of tech and social impact was still undefined. The term “tech nonprofit” didn’t even exist. So, we coined it and founded Fast Forward to support the builders using tech for social good.

Since then, Fast Forward’s annual flagship Accelerator has supported an impressive portfolio of 100+ tech nonprofit builders with funding, resources, and partnerships. The result? 414M lives impacted and $1B+ in follow‑on funding for tech nonprofits raised to date. Outside of the Accelerator, Fast Forward is growing the sector by offering the world’s 1,000+ tech and AI‑powered nonprofits resources and tools to scale.

THE POSITION

Fast Forward is hiring a Program Manager to support the execution of our programs for tech nonprofits. This is a hands‑on role for someone who is organized, a natural leader, and genuinely excited about helping tech nonprofits grow and scale their impact. You'll plug in where the need is greatest across our programs, and over time build the experience to design and lead projects and initiatives.

The role is a unique opportunity for a builder early in their career to learn the craft of accelerator and founder programs from the inside and work directly with mission‑driven entrepreneurs. We're looking for someone who blends sharp execution with empathy for founders and believes deeply in the potential of tech and AI‑powered nonprofits.

The Program Manager reports to the VP of Programs and operates as a centralized resource supporting the broader Programs team. This is a full‑time, in‑office role based in San Francisco, CA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Your role will flex where there are needs across programs, and you will :

• Own specific pieces of program logistics across Fast Forward's portfolio (scheduling, vendor coordination, run of show, materials, follow‑through) so that everything feels seamless to founders.
• Contribute analytical insight to program strategy and reporting, translating data into findings that guide decisions.
• Connect tech non profits to the right help, whether that's a mentor, advisor, or outside expert.
• Be a reliable point of contact for founders in the programs you're working in, tracking progress and making sure they have what they need to succeed.
• Coordinate across program leads and stakeholders to keep work moving and the founder experience coherent.
• Help facilitate workshops, discussion sessions, and curriculum delivery for tech nonprofit founders on topics ranging from fundraising to technical strategy.
• Contribute to building and maintaining our mentor, advisor, and volunteer network.
• Maintain accurate records in Fast Forward's CRM and program systems, and help manage program data.
• Use tech and AI tools to streamline workflows and document what we learn.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 4-6 years of work experience in a startup, accelerator, nonprofit, and/or entrepreneur serving organization.
• Direct experience working in the social impact field, or equivalent academic coursework.
• Familiarity with the startup environment: you understand common founder challenges and can support the rollout of programs designed to address them.
• Hands‑on program execution experience, including event support, workshop facilitation, project management, or coaching.
• Comfortable adopting and recommending tech and AI tools to support your work; you have a strong intuition for how technology is built and used.
• Comfort working with data, including surveying founders, tracking outcomes, and turning insight into program improvements.
• Genuine commitment to mission‑driven work and empathy for the people and communities we serve.
• A strong communicator with sharp attention to detail and a high bar for getting the details right.
• Ability to thrive in fast‑paced, evolving environments and work cross‑functionally.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 401k retirement plan & employer matching
• Office is located in a beautiful national park - The Presidio - with free transit to/from downtown San Francisco!
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Most importantly, input on the office snack order

COMPENSATION

Salary: $100-115k - negotiable depending on experience

Note: In accordance with federal, state, and local safety guidelines, this role is expected to be performed in‑person, in San Francisco.

Fast Forward is an equal opportunity employer.