Senior Program Officer, Maternal Health

Yellow Chair Foundation; Palo Alto, San Francisco (CA, CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellow Chair Foundation in Palo Alto seeks a Senior Program Officer, Maternal Health to shape and advance the foundation's grantmaking strategy in maternal health. You will work to develop, implement, and evaluate funding initiatives, aligning on-the-ground efforts with board goals.

The role emphasizes research, program design, and collaboration with grantees and partners to increase impact while maintaining rigorous learnings and continuous improvement across the program.

Job description

Founded 22 years ago, Yellow Chair Foundation (YCF) is a Palo Alto-based family foundation that funds local, national and global organizations working in the areas of maternal health, educational equity, defending civil liberties, and climate change solutions.

ABOUT THE POSITION

YCF seeks a Senior Program Officer, Maternal Health to serve as a dynamic, engaged contributor to the overall efforts of the Foundation, working to develop and implement the funding strategy and manage the on-the-ground execution of YCF's maternal health grantmaking. The Senior Program Officer will also help research and ensure continuous improvement within the program, analyzing and evaluating information and situations to strengthen program strategy and increase impact.

COMPENSATION

This position offers a competitive salary and includes a comprehensive benefits package.