Program Manager: ABFE in New York

Donation Places; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ABFE is seeking a Program Manager, Programs to support professional development and learning initiatives from a remote setting. You will oversee the Gladys K.

Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program, annual conference planning, webinars, and special projects, ensuring timely delivery and strong stakeholder coordination. The role requires 4–6 years of nonprofit program management, plus experience with project management tools (Asana, CRM), budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Four to six years of progressively responsible nonprofit program management experience.
• Strong planning, facilitation, reporting, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage consultants, vendors, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage program timelines, deliverables, and budgets across ABFE’s programs and learning initiatives.
• Coordinate conferences, webinars, fellowships, and learning opportunities.
• Prepare quarterly program reports and support program evaluation.
• Review invoices and expense documentation with Finance for accurate reporting.
• Coordinate program communications and website content related to learning initiatives and events.

Skills

Nonprofit program management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Racial equity knowledge

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Asana

Zoom

Email marketing platforms

Database systems

Social media tools

Job description

ABFE is hiring a full-time, remote Program Manager, Programs. The role supports ABFE's programs and learning initiatives, including the Gladys K. Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program, annual conference, webinars, and special projects. The stated salary range is $73,500 to $84,000 per year.The job displays a New York, New York address at 145 E 57th St, New York, NY 10022, while the work arrangement is remote. The position requires periodic travel for the annual conference, regional meetings, fellowship events, and other organizational convenings. ABFE is a 501(c)(3) membership-based philanthropic organization.Role: Program Manager, ProgramsEmployer: ABFELocation: New York, New York, United StatesEmployment type: Full-time, exemptWork mode: RemoteSalary: $73,500 to $84,000 per yearApply for This RoleThe application requires a resume and cover letter through the official SmartRecruiters page. The application deadline is not provided by the employer. Donation Places connects philanthropy professionals with nonprofit careers, volunteer opportunities, and community work.ABFE Programs and Learning InitiativesThe Program Manager, Programs supports the development, coordination, and execution of ABFE's programs and learning initiatives. The role manages the Gladys K. Washington Connecting Leaders Fellowship Program and supports annual conference planning and execution.Webinars, events, learning opportunities, and special projects are part of the program portfolio. The manager also supports CHANGE Philanthropy and UNITY Summit activities and contributes to program evaluation.Program Coordination and Stakeholder WorkThe manager maintains timelines and deliverables while coordinating speakers, presenters, staff, vendors, and external partners. The role manages the conference Call for Session process, curates program content, and facilitates meetings.Stakeholder relationships extend across fellowship participants, conference contributors, vendors, staff, and partner organizations. The manager also coordinates program communications and website content connected to learning initiatives and events.Manage program timelines, deliverables, and special projects.Coordinate conferences, webinars, fellowship events, and learning opportunities.Prepare quarterly program reports and support program evaluation.Review invoices and expense documentation while coordinating with Finance.Qualifications and Program Management ToolsABFE requires four to six years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit program management, program administration, or project coordination. A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and professional experience is required.Understanding of racial equity principles and practices.Project management, planning, facilitation, reporting, and communication skills.Ability to manage consultants, vendors, and external partners.Experience managing multiple priorities independently and collaboratively.The role uses Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce or a comparable CRM, Asana or comparable project-management software, Zoom, email marketing platforms, database systems, and social media tools. ABFE also seeks commitment to its mission and the ability to work with program stakeholders across a remote setting.Remote Work and Periodic TravelThe position is remote, with the employer's New York address displayed on the job record. Periodic travel is required for the annual conference, regional meetings, fellowship events, and other organizational convenings.The manager reports to the Director of Programs and works with staff, speakers, presenters, vendors, partners, and Finance. The formal application deadline is not provided by the employer.Frequently Asked QuestionsIs this a remote nonprofit job? Yes. The job is listed as remote, and the record displays ABFE's New York address.What education is required? A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience is required.What application materials are requested? The employer requests a resume and cover letter through SmartRecruiters.Does the role require travel? Periodic travel is required for conferences, regional meetings, fellowship events, and other organizational convenings.The role combines program administration with conference, fellowship, and learning-initiative coordination. Its reporting and budget-support duties connect program delivery with organizational operations.ABFE's program portfolio spans professional development, philanthropy-related learning, convenings, and special projects. The manager's work therefore covers planning, stakeholder coordination, communication, evaluation, and financial documentation.