Strategic Director of Equity & Philanthropy Network

Grantmakers for Southern Progress/Southern Education Foundation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grantmakers for Southern Progress is seeking a Director to lead organizational growth and member engagement, aligning operations with its mission to advance racial and economic equity in the South. The role requires strategic oversight of program delivery, communications, fundraising, and governance, working closely with the steering and executive committees.

You will build durable partnerships with foundations, recruit and supervise staff and consultants, monitor budgets, and translate

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience leading small to midsize teams.
• Experience grantmaking in strategies that support structural change (Community Economic Development, Policy & Systems Reform, Civic Engagement, Youth Development, Community Organizing).
• Knowledge and training in racial and gender equity and/or dismantling racism and oppression analysis.
• Facilitative leadership style, with the ability to articulate vision, align process and programs with values, strategy development and managing people with diverse personalities and work.
• Excellent communication skills, including public speaking, writing, and the ability to communicate clearly, diplomatically, and
• Adept in building and maintaining strong partnerships and working collaboratively with a committee, staff, philanthropic leaders, and professional
• A task-oriented, skilled manager and doer, that can handle multiple demands in an effective manner.
• Ability to use research analysis to identify opportunities for strategic
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with key leaders, foundations, philanthropic organizations, and individuals in the South and

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising and development activities which includes cultivation of relationships, proposal writing and submitting
• Manage staff and consultants to ensure programmatic and administrative goals are met or exceeded.
• Provide thought leadership on GSP strategy related to field building education, networking and communications
• Serve as a highly visible spokesperson for Grantmakers for Southern Progress through media involvement, public speaking, presentations, and other community/sector
• Manage the development and implementation of strategic directions plan in coordination with steering
• Keep Steering Committee/governing body informed and supported in its work by serving as a key catalyst and providing information on a timely basis about key issues, opportunities, significant operational activities, and financial
• Oversee the short-term and long-term financial stability of Grantmakers for Southern Progress, including effective financial and business planning as well as management processes and development of annual
• Ensure the appropriate processes, policies, and controls are in place to monitor and evaluate the effective utilization of budgetary
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic partners, steering committee members and key stakeholders who provide support to
• Recruit active and committed staff, volunteers, and partners by creating an environment in which talented staff, volunteers, and partners serve as advocates for the organization and can be successful and appreciated within their
• Maintain current awareness of trends and developments in all areas of focus for Grantmakers for Southern

Skills

Deep knowledge of the South and the/ph

Job description

Grantmakers for Southern Progress is seeking a Director to lead organizational growth and member engagement, aligning operations with its mission to advance racial and economic equity in the South. The role requires strategic oversight of program delivery, communications, fundraising, and governance, working closely with the steering and executive committees.

You will build durable partnerships with foundations, recruit and supervise staff and consultants, monitor budgets, and translate