Senior Program Officer

Chicago Foundation for Women; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) employer contribution

Vacation days

Sick days

Personal days

Floating holidays

Organizational holidays

Remote days (Mondays & Fridays)

Professional development

Membership opportunities

Sabbatical policy

Job summary

Chicago Foundation for Women seeks a Senior Program Officer who partners with the Director of Programs to advance grantmaking strategies in alignment with our strategic plan, values, and commitment to trust-based philanthropy. You will lead core grantmaking, coordinate a diverse set of stakeholders, and ensure a community voice is centered.

The role supports grantee partners with clear guidance, connecting organizations to resources while encouraging transparent, long-term impact across

Responsibilities

• Lead core grantmaking activities and coordinate the Foundation's trust-based process.
• Center the community voice by organizing a cross-section of stakeholders and promoting transparency and shared learning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for grantee partners, providing guidance on funding opportunities and connecting organizations to resources.

Job description

The Senior Program Officer collaborates closely with the Director of Programs to ensure that CFW’s grantmaking strategies align with the Foundation’s strategic plan, values, and commitment to trust-based philanthropy. They identify and recommend new and emerging opportunities that deepen CFW’s impact and respond to the evolving needs and priorities of community organizations across the Chicagoland region.

The Senior Program Officer leads the Foundation’s core grantmaking activities and coordinates CFW’s trust-based process. This includes organizing a cross-section of CFW’s stakeholders to ensure that the community voice is centered and to promote transparency and shared learning.

As the primary point of contact for grantee partners, the Senior Program Officer provides relationship-centered support-offering clear guidance on funding opportunities across CFW’s portfolios and initiatives, connecting organizations to resources, and ensuring a responsive, accessible application experience. They cultivate authentic partnerships grounded in mutual respect, open communication, and a commitment to long-term impact.

The ideal Senior Program Officer is a skilled relationship builder and thoughtful project manager who brings curiosity, humility, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills. They model CFW’s culture of community, transparency, equity, and shared power in all aspects of their work.

Compensation:
Chicago Foundation for Women offers a competitive compensation package for all positions. Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability insurance, and 403 (b) plan with an employer nonelective contribution of 3%. CFW provides the following in paid time off: Fifteen vacation days, fourteen sick days, four personal days, two floating holidays, twelve organizational holidays, and two remote days per week (Mondays & Fridays). In addition to paid time off, CFW offers paid leave and sabbatical policies, along with a professional development allowance and membership opportunities. The salary range for this position is $96,559-$118,017 annually, depending on professional and lived experience.

CFW seeks to fill this position as soon as possible and will work actively to build a diverse pool of candidates.