VP, Institutional & Sectoral Change — Racial Equity

Race Forward; New York, Oakland (NY, CA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Race Forward, a national nonprofit advancing racial equity, seeks a Vice President to lead Institutional and Sectoral Change. You will shape strategy, build alliances, and direct a 12‑person staff across philanthropy, government, and nonprofit sectors.

Reporting to the President and Senior Vice President, you will drive transformation, fundraising, and cross‑sector collaboration to expand impact and sustain organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Strong, demonstrated commitment to racial justice.
• Demonstrated skills in policy advocacy, strategy development, and non-profit management.
• At least seven years of relevant work experience in racial equity/structural racism, with government, philanthropy, or nonprofit sectors.
• Strong ability to work with others in a complex organization with a team-building culture.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, written and oral.
• Collaborative, creative, problem-solving approach to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Implements policy objectives and operating plans aligning with institutional transformation priorities.
• Oversees delivery and direction of organizational activities in collaboration with other VPs and the Executive Team.
• Leads vision and strategy development to catalyze institutional transformation across sectors.
• Directs a staff team and supervises several roles focused on capacity building.
• Leads engagements with nonprofit institutions to advance racial equity.
• Supports fundraising, grant proposals, and reports for ISC budget and programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Racial justice expertise

Policy advocacy

Nonprofit management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Job description

Race Forward, a national nonprofit advancing racial equity, seeks a Vice President to lead Institutional and Sectoral Change. You will shape strategy, build alliances, and direct a 12‑person staff across philanthropy, government, and nonprofit sectors.

Reporting to the President and Senior Vice President, you will drive transformation, fundraising, and cross‑sector collaboration to expand impact and sustain organizational growth.